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Two new technical documents and a new technical report have recently been published and are now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA).

Caterpillar’s Global Product Manager, Kenneth Gray, will be one of the featured speakers at the 2012 National Fluid Power Association Annual Conference. He will address more than 100 industry leaders and member companies, March 6 - 10, 2012.

The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) is pleased to recognize Erling Skaar and Dr. Odd Arild Olsen, PhD as the recipients of the first-ever NFPA Innovation Award, given to individuals for using fluid power technology in innovative ways.

According to the NFPA, there are between 350,000 and 400,000 house fires in the U.S. every year and this results in almost $8 billion in annual damages. Those are some scary statistics especially for those of us with families to protect.

A RECORD-BREAKING attendance of 304 individuals attended the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) 2011 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC).

A record-breaking number of National Fluid Power Association member companies, invited guests and fluid power-related industry professionals will converge on Schaumburg, IL for the 2011 NFPA Industry and Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC).

The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has launched a new Challenge Grant Program to award grants to schools and educational institutions.

ARCAD announces the release of new DC Arc Flash Analytic (DCAFA V1.0) software program for arc flash and shock hazard analysis in DC power systems.

The Proceedings of the 52nd National Conference on Fluid Power (NCFP) are now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA).

Join NFPA at the intersection of marketing and strategy for the highly-acclaimed Industry and Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC), August 15-17, 2011, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Conference Center, Schaumberg, Illinois.

The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) has launched a fluid power technology award program for innovative engineers and technicians who are using fluid power to address their needs of their customers. Nominations are now being accepted.

The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) will host the 52nd National Conference on Fluid Power (NCFP) March 23 – 25, 2011 during IFPE 2011 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) is partnering with the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) to host half-day, in-depth college level technical courses for practicing engineers at IFPE 2011 on March 21-22, 2011.

National Fluid Power Association will host the Innovations Center at IFPE 2011

National Fluid Power Association will host a meeting of leaders from fluid power associations around the world at IFPE 2011.

The National Fluid Power Association creates a forum for the fluid power industry and its customers at IFPE 2011.

Three new technical documents have recently been published and are now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA).

Industry leaders from across the fluid power supply chain will converge on Bonita Springs, Florida, February 16 – 19 for the 2011 Annual Conference of the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA).

Preventing serious tap water scalds is relatively easy. You must realize the hazards of too hot tap water. You then need a basic knowledge of your water heater’s thermostat function. Finally, you must conduct a simple test to ensure 120°F water.

Enhancing electrical safety in the workplace. Check us out at www.arc-flash-training.com.

The complexity of your electrical safety program depends on the work environment and electrical related task you expect your employees to conduct.

Three new fluid power classroom exercise kits—a lifter, rotational arm and clamp—are now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) Education and Technology Foundation.

National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) has named two new members to the NFPA board of directors -- Marc A. Weston, Sauer-Danfoss Inc., and Phil McCluskey, Caterpillar Inc.

National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) is pleased to announce that Nucor chief operating officer John Ferriola will be the keynote speaker at the 2011 NFPA Annual Conference.

Hydraulic hybrid vehicles with time-tested technology deliver better fuel economy than their battery operated hybrid cousins—saving companies that use them 30-50% on fuel consumption. Fluid power industry united on bringing efficiencies to market.

An arc flash is an electrical short that can create temperatures greater than 5,000 degrees fahrenheit, sending pieces of molten metal flying in all directions, and causing loss of sight, hearing, or even worse, life.

With an impressive attendance of 245 individuals, feedback identified diverse speakers, topic content and multiple networking opportunities as the highlights of this year’s IEOC.

National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) member companies, invited guests, and other fluid power-related industry professionals will converge on Wheeling, IL August 16 - 18 for the 2010 NFPA Industry and Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC).

On July 1, 2010 the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) installed its 2010-11 Board of Directors. Gregory Willard, President & CEO of Quality Control Corporation, became NFPA’s 58th Chairman of the Board.

Four new technical documents have recently been published and are now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA).

The National Fluid Power Association’s (NFPA’s) Fluid Power Challenge was part of the inaugural Boiler Tech Challenge 2010 held recently at the Purdue College of Technology in Columbus, IN.

The 2010 Industry and Economic Outlook Conference will offer critical insight for professionals across the fluid power supply chain into — Economics, Market Forecasts, Supply Chain Advantage, and unparalleled Networking Opportunities.

The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) Foundation Board of Directors would like to congratulate Cleveland Community College and Marquette University for being awarded the Fall 2010 gifts.

Eaton Corporation Awards Florida’s Charlie DePari.

The reissue of OSHA’s Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program in 2008 means secure information destruction firms should examine their dust collection systems to ensure they are meeting the revised standards.

D.L. Steiner, Inc. offers a complete, turnkey arc flash hazard safety program to help companies comply with OSHA's mandate to provide an electrically safe workplace for their employees.

Fire Department City of New York (FDNY) has chosen to upgrade to Trellchem® VPS-FLASH as their standard Level A, fully encapsulated personal protective ensemble.

The National Fluid Power Association’s (NFPA) Fluid Power Challenge is featured in a new documentary recently produced by Milwaukee Public Television (MPTV).

Faced with a failing fire protection system at eight, 30,000-gallon propane storage tanks, Central Hudson engineers have designed a new system using Thermablok aerogel insulation to restore safety features to the tanks that surpass NFPA requirements.

Boulder Emergency Squad, Inc, recognized the contributions of rescue volunteers at the annual event in Boulder Colorado. 'Officer of the Yea' was awarded to Sheaffer O. Gilliam and 'Member of the Year' was awarded to Robby Scribner.

47 teams, nearly 200 students from 26 middle schools, successfully competed in the Challenge in four locations—Marquette University and Milwaukee School of Engineering in WI; Harper College in IL; and the University of Minnesota in MN.

"It's fun." "It's a very cool experience. I want to learn more." "I love working with fluid power." That's what eighth-graders were saying on November 5 and 6 at the NFPA Fluid Power Challenge workshop day.

11/14/2009 The Sun City Fire Department and Adultcare Assistance Homecare have been awarded scholarships to participate in a training conference dedicated to Remembering When™, developed by the National Fire Protection Association, NFPA

Etcetera Edutainment announced the release of Electrical Safety Sim: Low Voltage – simulation-based training that allows trainees to learn and practice principles of NFPA- and OSHA-based electrical safety.

This year's PCIC Technical Conference featured a tutorial on NFPA 70E guidelines presented by Jim White of Shermco Industries.

NFPA is building on the great success of the December 2008 Fluid Power Challenge by expanding to four locations in December 2009. Contributions are needed to help support the December 2009 Challenge.

Absolute Security, Fire & Design is Arkansas' Authorized VESDA - XTRALIS Dealer for the 4 state area.

Representatives from 19 NFPA member companies worked with NFPA and the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) to complete the Technology Roadmap for the Fluid Power Industry. Research objectives and technology advances are identified.

The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation gratefully acknowledges Sun Hydraulics Corporation for becoming the first NFPA member company to reach the “Legacy Builder” giving level.

NFPA is hosting the 2009 Industry and Economic Outlook Conference on August 18 – 19, 2009. Join Dr. Bill Conerly, Principal with Conerly Consulting LLC, as he spends 2 minutes discussing what attendees can expect at this year’s IEOC.