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Special Reports from Oxford Economics: Insights on Baltimore Bridge Collapse and Global Scenarios Forecast

A new research briefing and global scenarios report from Oxford Economics has been added to NFPA’s member hub. The latest research briefing focuses on the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Oxford anticipates larger economic implications for the Baltimore economy than nationally. Increases in transportation costs and disruptions are not forecasted to be widespread or large…

NFPA Scholarship Winners Seeking Employment and Internships in the Fluid Power Industry 

Through the support of generous donations to the NFPA Education and Technology Foundation, and volunteer NFPA member judges, the NFPA Education and Technology Foundation awarded 26 students $86,000 in scholarships to further their fluid power education for the 2023-24 academic year. The awardees include 23 students from the Fluid Power Scholarship applicant pool and 3 students from the…

Your Participation Inspires Students

Remarkable things happen when members volunteer and participate in NFPA programs and events designed for middle and high school students. The students learn about fluid power, develop an awareness for the industry and careers, and get inspired to continue their fluid power education at the collegiate level. A great example of this pipeline from childhood…
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NFPA Welcomes New Member: Lakeside Screw Products

Started in 1977 in a Garage with 4 Brown & Sharpe Screw machines, Lakeside Screw Products is a dedicated supplier to multiple industries with a specific focus on hydraulic components. We offer various manufacturing services, ranging from Multi-Axis CNC Lathe, CNC Swiss, Automatic Screw Machining, 4th & 5th Axis CNC Milling, Honing, Grinding and Assembly. We are…

Mark Your Calendars for These Exciting Events!

Trying to plan ahead for future travel? Use this article to lock-in these events into your calendar! ISO Standards Webinar April 17, 2024 Virtual Delivery Economic Update Webinar May 9, 2024 Virtual Delivery June Quarterly Technology Conference June 6, 2024 Virtual Delivery 2024 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference August 13-14, 2024 Itasca, IL 2024 iVT…

NAM Regulatory Update: Extend Pro-Growth Tax Policies Expiring

As part of an effort to bring more information about the regulatory and legal environment facing American manufacturers, NFPA is monitoring the newsfeed of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and will be bringing important updates like this to the attention of NFPA members. If manufacturing is a team sport, the rules of the game…

Elevāt to Help Connect Off-Highway Machinery at iVT EXPO USA 2024

This episode of Fluid Power Forum features Adam Livesay of Elevāt. Listen to the Podcast Here Today’s episode is part of a special series were doing to focus on the cutting-edge fluid power technologies and customer solutions on display at the 2024 iVT EXPO. iVT EXPO is an annual exposition for the off high vehicle…

Project Leader 101: ISO Standards Development and Revision

Project Leader 101 : ISO Standards Development and RevisionApril 14, 2024 | 10:00am – 11:00am CDTVirtual Delivery Ever wanted to change an ISO Standard you use every day? You can learn more about the process of developing and revising ISO standards in our upcoming webinar. We will go more in depth on the topics of…

Quarterly Industry Forecast Reports from Oxford Economics Now Available

Quarterly industry forecast reports from Oxford Economics have been updated on NFPA’s member hub. Some quick insights include: Oxford Economics produces quarterly forecast reports for 10+ industries. These reports highlight forecast drivers and constraints with upside and downside scenario outlooks. Industries covered include Construction, Motor Vehicles, Extraction, Electronics and Computers, and more. These reports additionally…

CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 UPDATE

NFPA is a supporting organization of CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, the largest construction show in North America and a crucial promotional opportunity for fluid power companies to connect with construction, earthmoving, mining, and utility OEMs. As previously communicated, NFPA is working with the show organizers to help ensure that it offers enhanced promotion to past qualifying IFPE…
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NFPA Board Meets; Broadens NFPA’s Scope and Deepens Our Impact

Broadens NFPA’s Scope and Deepens Our Impactby Eric Lanke, NFPA President/CEO Back in October, I wrote about several discussions that occurred at the NFPA Board meeting and promised an update following the next Board meeting at our Annual Conference in February 2024. We’re now a few weeks past that February meeting, and I’m pleased to…

NAM Regulatory Update: Manufacturers File Suit Against EPA Over Air Standard

As part of an effort to bring more information about the regulatory and legal environment facing American manufacturers, NFPA is monitoring the newsfeed of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and will be bringing important updates like this to the attention of NFPA members. The NAM and seven association partners have filed suit against the…