Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with industry colleagues over coffee and breakfast at the 2013 NFPA Detroit Regional Meeting being held Wednesday, May 22 at the Somerset Inn, Troy, MI. Click here to register & see who’s coming! Our featured presentation will be a Midwest Economic Update by Martin LaVelle, senior associate economist in the […]
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Fluid Power Industry Leaders Set to Gather for NFPA Annual Conference
Industry leaders from across the fluid power supply chain will converge on Scottsdale, Arizona, March 6-8, 2013 for the 2013 Annual Conference of the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). The conference is widely regarded as one of the best opportunities for industry decision-makers to come together for education and networking. According to NFPA CEO, Eric […]
NFPA Updates Technical Standards for Pneumatic Systems
Technical documents have recently been published and are now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). ISO 6953-3:2012 Pneumatic fluid power — Compressed air pressure regulators and filter-regulators — Part 3: Alternative test methods for measuring the flow-rate characteristics of pressure regulators Scope (abbreviated): This part of ISO 6953 specifies alternative test methods for […]
2012 Energy Efficient Hydraulics and Pneumatics Conference
Registration is now open for the 2012 Energy Efficient Hydraulics and Pneumatics Conference (EEHPC) scheduled for November 27-29, 2012 at the Chicago Marriott O’Hare in Rosemont, Illinois. Hosted by the International Fluid Power Society (IFPS), the FPDA Motion and Control Network (FPDA), and the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA), this two-day educational conference will focus on: Workshops designed to […]
Increasing Margins Through a More Strategic Approach to Pricing Webinar
Join us for a Webinar on October 24 Dave Lienert of Strategic Pricing Associates will discuss the benefits, and some of the methods, of moving from undisciplined and reactive pricing practices to an analytical approach that maximizes margins based on customer market size and price sensitivity. His presentation will also address practical matters of how […]
Lustgarten sees positive economic signs in years ahead
Last week’s NFPA Industry and Economic Outlook Conference was highlighted by the always-popular Eli Lustgarten, SVP, Longbow Securities. Lustgarten, who noted that 2009-2012 was possibly the worst recovery in history, did say that the industrial sector is clearly leading this economy. “The U.S. is the best house in a lousy neighborhood,” said Lustgarten, in going […]
Fluid Power Industry Leaders Set to Gather for Industry and Economic Outlook Conference
Many National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) member companies, invited guests, and other fluid power-related industry professionals will converge on Oak Brook, IL August 20 – 22 for the 2012 NFPA Industry and Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC). During this event, industry experts will share analyses and the hard data needed to stay focused on the economic […]
Three companies reach NFPA ‘Legacy Builder’ giving level
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation acknowledges three companies that have reached its “Legacy Builder” giving level: Bimba Manufacturing Company (Monee, IL), Caterpillar Inc. (Joliet, IL) and Parker Hannifin Corp. (Cleveland, OH). By reaching the Legacy Builder level—$25,000 in cumulative donations to the Foundation—they can use the “Legacy Builder” logo on their company letterhead and […]
Political analyst Jim VandeHei to speak at NFPA’s IEOC
2012 is a hot year for political analysts and the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) has one of the most talented and sought-after political speakers in DC sharing his take on the political landscape.
NFPA data shows pneumatic shipments are up
The most recent data published by the National Fluid Power Association indicates that shipments of fluid power products for February 2012 increased 16.3% when compared to February 2011 and was up 1.2% when compared to the previous month.