anyseals has announced the promotion of Austin Walker to VP of sales and marketing, effective immediately. In this role, he will focus on enhancing and further developing the company’s sales organization and manage all marketing efforts for anyseals Americas. Walker will continue to report directly to CEO Scott Rassett. Walker joined the company in 2023 […]

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has named Heather Castleman president of the Industrial Americas business unit of Trelleborg Sealing Solutions. According to Juergen Bosch, Business Area President, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, “Heather has made great contributions to our success in various senior roles. With her extensive knowledge of the company and proven leadership I’m confident in her ability […]

TIPCO Technologies and Charter Industrial Supply recently announced their new partnership. Charter Industrial Supply will continue to operate under the leadership of Dan and Dave Scordato, sharing a unified vision of growth through people, partnerships, and innovation. Since its founding in 2000, Charter Industrial Supply has established a solid reputation for reliable performance, quality service, […]

Bonfiglioli is gearing up to showcase its suite of gear units for mining equipment manufacturers at MinExpo 2024, which will take place September 24-26 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The company will demonstrate how its combined expertise in mobile and industrial applications empowers OEMs to build next-generation mining machines. “Modern mining equipment requires a […]

MinExpo 2024 returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center September 24-26. With all the big players already announcing major machine developments, it’s clear that MinExpo promises to be a return to its pre-covid self with massive machinery setting the stage. MINExpo, owned and produced by the National Mining Association, brings professionals, experts and decision-makers from […]

Motion Industries Inc. is pleased to announce a new Motion Repair & Services location at 10710 Sharmon Road, Houston, Texas, 77038. The new shop, which is entirely dedicated to repair and services, is slated to open in September 2024. The modern, well-equipped repair facility features a full suite of CNC and manual machine tools, lifting…

Motion Industries Inc. signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the operating assets of Canadian-based LSI Supply Inc. and its sister company 273 Ontario (which trades as LSI). The transaction is expected to close later this month, subject to customary closing conditions. Headquartered in Windsor, Ontario, LSI Supply has five area locations and distributes bearings,…

Singer Industrial has teamed up with MEP Brothers Inc., a provider of industrial and hydraulic hose, gaskets, and environmental spill response products. MEP Brothers is headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and will operate within the Industrial Rubber Division of Singer Industrial. The capabilities of MEP Brothers will create a greater breadth and depth of support for […]

One of the best parts of my job as an editor of Fluid Power World is the community. The fluid power people are some of the kindest and most compassionate individuals I meet at trade shows and gatherings. They’re juxtaposed against the brawn and grit of the technology and the environments where fluid power is…

Motion Industries announced its commitment to the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR), a program of the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB). Originally established in 2001, the PAIR program includes an online management and reporting tool that supports participating companies’ efforts toward progressive improvement in Indigenous relations and a certification program that confirms corporate…

Pirtek USA continued its strong growth trajectory in Q2, marked by the awarding of 12 new territories. Seventy-five percent of these new territories are going to military veterans, including distinguished members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines. This expansion underscores Pirtek’s commitment to supporting veterans and fostering entrepreneurship among those who have served. […]

Contributed by Mike Marks, Founding Partner of the Indian River Consulting Group In recent years, the supply chain has become unpredictable, and manufacturers and distributors alike must make bold moves to continue growing. One such move is to invest in and implement new technological solutions — especially those powered by artificial intelligence. AI isn’t just…

Zero-Max takes pride in responding to customer needs through innovative products and exceptional service. Its first product was a unique mechanical variable speed drive that solved application challenges in varied industries, and many of these drives are still in use 75 years later. With the drive’s successful entry into many different industrial markets, Zero-Max capitalized […]

Holmbury Inc. recently hosted an open house, to highlight the growth the company has made in the past several years at its U.S. headquarters in Eastlake, Ohio. The manufacturer of flat face couplings has nearly doubled its space, expanding with two extra suites to the south and north of its original space. In the southern […]

Electro-pneumatic pressure regulation and flow control manufacturer Proportion-Air recently celebrated the completion of its new facility in Gulf Breeze, Florida, with a grand opening event last month. The event brought visitors from the community to see the company’s new 12,000 square foot building, which houses research and development, marketing and sales, and administration functions. Attendees […]

Purdue University welcomes engineers and fluid power professionals to the 2024 International Maha Fluid Power Conference, held September 3-5, 2024, at the Stewart Center. The conference will include technical presentations, keynote lectures, and social events for attendees to network, exchange ideas, and discuss recent research trends in fluid power and motion control technologies. For the […]

As of July 1, Frank Mühlon will assume the position of CEO at Bucher Hydraulics, succeeding Daniel Waller, who is retiring after 20 successful years in this role. Waller, who has led Bucher Hydraulics as CEO since 2004, transformed the division into a globally recognized player in the hydraulics industry. Under his guidance, the company’s…

Last week, Flowcopter participated in the inaugural Offshore Drone Challenge (ODC) taking place at the National Experimental Test Center of Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Cochstedt, Germany. Sponsored by energy giant EnBW in partnership with the German Aerospace Center (DLR), the ODC has been created as an opportunity for leading drone manufacturers to showcase their aircraft…

The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) honors individuals who have proven their commitment to the fluid power industry and have significantly contributed to technological advancements. At Fluid Power World, our editorial team is thrilled that contributing author Robert Sheaf has been inducted into the Fluid Power Hall of Fame Class of 2024. Sheaf is best…

Singer Industrial announced the appointment of a new company president. Pete Haberbosch, formerly Vice President of Business Development/Mergers & Acquisitions, was promoted to the position of president. Haberbosch is a 30-year veteran in the industrial field, with 10 of those years being at Singer Industrial. He managed several field business units before being promoted to…

Once again, the NFPA successfully completed its annual Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge to help university students gain real-world experience solving fluid power problems. The competition combines human-powered vehicles and fluid power — two technology platforms that are not generally associated with one another. Teams design and build their own fluid power vehicles and then compete […]

Lumber processing technology has come a long way and requires attention to achieve precision and speed. To stay competitive as lumber demand increases, industry expert Carl Dyke shares guidance on how to keep sawmill hydraulic systems running optimally. As part of its Timber Products Output (TPO) mill survey, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service…

Greene Tweed has announced the completion of its new manufacturing facility in Ochang, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea. The milestone marks a significant expansion of Greene Tweed’s global footprint and reinforces its commitment to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service to their customers worldwide with its flagship Chemraz product line. With construction now complete, the […]

Moog Inc. announces that the production of radial piston pumps will continue at the Böblingen site after the closure of the Nuremberg plant at the end of 2026. As Moog announced in September 2023, the current production facility for radial piston pumps (RKP) in Nuremberg will be closed by the end of 2026. In this […]

The Board of Directors of the Argo-Hytos Group AG has appointed Dr. Marcus Fischer as the new CEO. He succeeds Erich Hofer, who will be leaving the Group after more than 10 years, the last three of which as CEO. Hofer has held the position of CFO since 2017 and CEO since 2021 and will […]