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Webtec has announced a new distribution agreement with Hydraulic Supply Co. (HSC). The partnership will see HSC carry the full range of Webtec products across its extensive network of over branch and service locations. HSC brings over 75 years of fluid power expertise to the relationship, having been founded in 1947 in Miami Springs, Florida…

What happens when you get a couple of serial entrepreneurs together? They set out to disrupt and reshape the mobile machinery industry. That’s what co-founders Mike Terzo, Andrew Johnson, Ryan Twiss, Nick Darrah and Davide DeSilvio are doing with HeavyTech Inc. as they build completely reimagined construction machines from the ground up. Built on a […]

At the Danfoss Distributor Meeting earlier this month, I had the opportunity to sit down with Daniel Winter, president of Danfoss Power Solutions, for the first time since he took the helm in January 2025. Read on to see where he says Danfoss will continue to grow, what its strategic advantages are, and how it’s…

AutomationDirect has added Metal Work 12 mm dual guide rod cylinders to its guided actuator lineup for packaging, material handling and industrial automation applications. Available with stroke lengths from 10 mm to 250 mm, the double-acting cylinders include dual guide rods for stability, a magnetic piston for position sensing and integrated sensor slots for switch […]

The Stabilus Group provides motion control solutions used in a range of applications and industries. Its product portfolio includes gas springs, dampers, electromechanical actuators and grippers for automation. The Group consists of six brands that support applications ranging from standard production items to limited-run and custom components. Gas springs for different applications and order volumes…

At its 42nd Annual Meeting & Annual Convention in May at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis, NAHAD welcomed an outstanding turnout, including its largest group of first-time attendees and industry professionals, reflecting the continued growth and momentum of the community. With more than 120 exhibitors showcasing the latest products, innovations, and services, there were ample […]

Building on their strategic collaboration, HydraForce and Elevāt, announced a significant advancement in remote machine management. The HydraForce Connected Control Unit (CCU) from Bosch, integrated with Elevāt software, is now capable of providing remote access and performing over-the-air (OTA) updates on Bosch Rexroth BODAS controllers. This enhanced capability empowers HydraForce and Elevāt customers to streamline […]

American Packing & Gasket Holdings, LLC (APG) has joined the fluid conveyance group of brands that includes Stainless Hose Fittings (SHF), OmegaOne and Texcel. The addition expands the group’s presence in industrial specialty flow components. Founded in southeast Texas in 1943 and operating today from Houston and Knoxville, Tenn., APG is a master distributor of…

Today Danfoss announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Alfagomma, a global manufacturer of hoses and fittings headquartered in Vimercate, Italy. The acquisition supports the strategic focus to accelerate profitable growth in line with Danfoss’ long-term strategy. Alfagomma will become part of the Fluid Conveyance division, a core business within the Danfoss Power […]

Domin today announces a £30 million investment from Legatum, a global private investment partnership. The investment represents the largest financial backing Domin has received to date and will provide the capital required to accelerate the company’s next phase of growth, including plans to scale its manufacturing capacity, expand into new markets, invest further in technology…

Sunnen Products Company and TIBO Tiefbohrtechnik GmbH have announced a strategic alliance to expand their global capabilities in deep hole machining solutions. Under the agreement, the companies will work together on marketing and sales activities to provide complementary machine tool technologies to customers in the global machine tool industry. The combined portfolio brings together Sunnen’s…

ITT Inc.’s Enidine and Compact Automation brands will present a range of motion control products for automation applications at Automate 2026, taking place June 22-25 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Visitors to Booth #4209 will be able to review actuation, cylinder, shock absorption and vibration isolation products intended for industrial systems. “We are excited to…

Last week, Danfoss announced that it has entered into an exclusivity agreement to conclude the acquisition of Alfagomma. Danfoss said the intention to acquire Alfagomma aligns with Danfoss’ LEAP 2030 strategy, part of which is to accelerate profitable growth within the Fluid Conveyance division, a core business within the Danfoss Power Solutions segment. Alfagomma, headquartered […]

See how major manufacturers are reinventing steering to ensure safe and reliable control as machines become more autonomous. At CONEXPO earlier this year, I had an opportunity to hail a ride from a Zoox taxi, an autonomous vehicle that provided rides to very specific destinations. That’s what really stood out to me as we cruised […]

MadisonSensor has expanded its flow switch series with the FS3000 and FS4000 models. The new switches are intended to give engineers additional installation options for a range of liquid flow monitoring applications. Flow switches are used in fluid systems to detect the presence or absence of flow and send signals that help protect equipment, maintain…

ContiTech, a group sector of Continental, has continued to expand use of its Customer Hub digital platform since its launch in December. The platform was developed to help customers and partners access tools, resources and product information more easily. The platform provides a single digital space that combines multiple product groups and services in one…

ControlAir LLC has introduced the Type 715BP and Type 7250BP signal-operated back pressure regulators for industrial pneumatic applications. The regulators are designed to provide pressure control and flow capacity for a range of operating conditions. Both models have a 1:1 signal-to-output ratio and function as normally closed valves. They open when upstream pressure rises above…

Since I’ve left the NFPA Annual Meeting back in mid-February, I’ve been going, going, and gone — between several project deadlines and event after event with my family and work, I’ve barely stopped moving. This has caused me to have a real tunnel vision the last few weeks, sitting at the desk and not looking…

For its 42nd annual meeting this year, NAHAD has switched things up, moving the event to JW Marriott Indianapolis, May 16-19. It appears this move to a more central location is attractive to members, as the 2026 Annual Convention is on track to be the largest event in NAHAD history, bringing together a record number…

Speaker submissions for the Off-Highway Evolution Conference at iVT Expo USA have been extended to this Friday, April 17. This is a final extension and the last opportunity to submit proposals. Taking place August 19 and 20 alongside iVT Expo USA, the conference brings together a highly targeted audience of OEM engineers, senior decision-makers, Tier-1 […]

Singer Industrial today announced the promotion of Pete Haberbosch to Chief Executive Officer. Haberbosch, who previously served as President, will lead the company’s continued expansion with a focused commitment to its differentiated operating model — Coordinated Autonomy. Haberbosch’s appointment reflects Singer Industrial’s confidence in a leadership approach that balances scale with local expertise. Over the…

Abstract submissions are now being accepted for the 20th Scandinavian International Conference on Fluid Power, SICFP, June 1-3, 2027.  Abstracts are due by May 31 and full papers will be accepted until October 31. The conference is organized by the Laboratory of Innovative Hydraulics and Automation (IHA) at Tampere University, Finland. It is arranged on…

Over the past two months, members of the fluid power industry have gathered multiple times — for the National Fluid Power Association’s Annual Conference in New Orleans and CONEXPO/CON-AGG in Las Vegas. The global industry also gathered in Germany for the International Fluid Power Conference presented by the Institute for Fluid Power Drives and Systems…

Motion Industries, Inc., a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts and provider of industrial technology solutions, has opened two new sales branches in Mexico. Both locations, which opened in late 2025, provide industrial products, product fulfillment, field services, and specialist support. The branches will also offer training for employees and customers. Cuautlancingo, Puebla…

Trafag highlights its Picostat family of mechanical pressure switches, which includes three models: the PST4B 9B4, PST4M 9M4 and PST4K 9K4. These switches are designed to provide repeatable switching performance in hydraulic applications. Each Picostat model uses a different mechanical sensing principle suited to specific pressure dynamics and media conditions, allowing hydraulic system designers to…