Back in 1967, NOSHOK revolutionized the way industries measure pressure by introducing a liquid-filled pressure gauge. This leading-edge feature slowly caught on as the industry began to recognize the extended service life and enhanced performance offered by a liquid-filled gauge. This innovation served as the foundation for the NOSHOK business, which today covers technologies in…

ERIKS North America, a distributor of fluid and material conveyance solutions for industrial customers, announced that it has acquired DeeTag Ltd. (DeeTag), a distributor and fabricator of hydraulic and industrial hose assemblies. For the past 40 years, Dean and Lorna Gordon have owned and operated DeeTag, which has three facilities, including two in southern Ontario,…

The International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE) team at Hallite is pleased to announce three new product introductions at the show this year. Hallite recognizes the need to provide product innovation that reduces environmental impact without compromise to quality and performance. The latest innovations enable customers to partner with Hallite on this path. The new products […]

For CONEXPO 2023, Komatsu will be in booth W42044, and the theme for the show will be “Creating value together.” With the right products, latest technologies, actionable data, and dealer support, Komatsu helps customers create value to help achieve their visions for productivity, efficiency, sustainability, and safety. The Komatsu booth will feature equipment, technology, and […]

Husco, a privately-owned company specializing in hydraulic and electro-mechanical control systems for the automotive and off-highway industries, announced that its off-highway division has been awarded $40 million in new projects to help several large global OEMs in the construction, agricultural, material handling and commercial equipment industries become automation ready. “Heavy equipment automation is growing across […]

Greene Tweed announces the appointment of Magen Buterbaugh as President and CEO effective January 3. Buterbaugh brings two decades of experience in progressive management, and a long track record of leading cross-functional teams in a variety of industries and markets, from large corporations to start-ups. She replaces Kevin Lukiewski, who retired at the end of […]

Helios Technologies Inc. announced yesterday that it is forming two new Regional Operational Centers of Excellence (“CoE”) for its Hydraulics segment. Facility expansion is currently underway in Mishawaka, Indiana, the future Hydraulic Manifold Solutions CoE, to accept the manifold machining and integrated package assembly operations from Sun Hydraulics, the integrated package business from Faster Inc.,…

The PMMI Foundation, of PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, awarded $16,000 in educational scholarships to students last fall. Four students received $4,000 academic scholarships from the PMMI Scholarship in Memorial of Claude S. Breeden, Glenn Davis, and Art Schaefer, all of whom were industry leaders committed to education and workforce development. The […]

VMAC surveyed 340 people in the service truck industry in 2022, asking them questions about their fleets and service truck equipment. The data shows 80% of professionals prefer rotary screw air compressors over reciprocating air compressors on their service vehicles. The 2021 and 2020 survey results also indicated a strong industry preference for rotary screw […]

AutomationDirect proudly enters the hydraulic components market with the addition of quality Peninsular hydraulic cylinders to their comprehensive line of automation products. These double-acting cylinders are interchangeable with other popular brands of NFPA hydraulic cylinders, are offered with bore sizes from 1-1/2 to 4 in., stroke lengths up to 24 in., and tapped end caps…

Danfoss Power Solutions will showcase its range of hydraulic, fluid conveyance, and electrification solutions at the 2023 International Fluid Power Exposition, March 14-18, in Las Vegas, Nevada. At its booth, S80515, Danfoss will demonstrate how the company is “Powering the future of machine performance.” Danfoss’ new Thorx family of cam lobe motors will make its […]

Together, HydraForce, Tan Delta Systems, and Elevāt help eliminate the most common causes of off-highway machine downtime. The modern mobile machine telematics solution from Elevāt seamlessly incorporates with manifold assemblies using HydraForce cartridge valves and Tan Delta state-of-the-art oil conditioning sensors. The integrated solution provides a centralized portal along with email and text alerts providing […]

Bosch Rexroth has opened a new customer innovation center near Austin, Texas. The facility will provide a unique technology development experience for Bosch Rexroth factory automation customers from multiple industry segments, including electric vehicle manufacturing, battery production, consumer packaged goods, and semiconductor manufacturing. The new innovation center is the latest in a series of expansions…

The IFPS announced that it has officially launched an online instructor-lead Hydraulic Specialist Certification Review Training course. Tom Blansett, CFPAI, IFPS Technical Director, will facilitate this 12-week virtual/online training course to help candidates prepare for the Hydraulic Specialist Certification test. Classes will be held Thursdays from 10:00 AM -1:00 PM EST beginning on March 9,…

Helios Technologies Inc. announced that Lee Wichlacz recently joined the company and has been appointed to the newly created corporate officer position of President, Electronics, effective December 7, 2022. Josef Matosevic, Helios’ President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “As we continue to execute on our augmented strategy, optimizing our leadership structure is paramount. Lee is…

Galland Henning Nopak, a manufacturer of hydraulic and pneumatic solutions, custom-designed cylinders, accumulators, and valves, has added an online catalog and CAD model configurator to their site. Built by CADENAS PARTsolutions, the new features include Nopak’s most popular fluid power solutions. The e-catalog and configurator will simplify the design and specification process for engineers by…

Registration is now open for NAHAD’s 39th Annual Meeting & Convention, which will take place from April 29 to May 3, 2023, at the beautiful Atlantis Paradise Island in Nassau, Bahamas. Much is in store next year with top business speakers, speed networking, first timers/emerging leaders roundtables, industry workshops, networking, and the always-popular showcase of hose […]

CONEXPO-CON/AGG, already recognized as the largest trade show in North America, has officially sold all available exhibit space, guaranteeing the 2023 edition of the show will be the biggest in history. “The addition of the new West Hall and Diamond Lot at the Las Vegas Convention Center gave us, and our exhibitors, a number of […]

Technology advancements enable smaller, quieter, and more energy-efficient hydraulic power units that save space and reduce the total cost of ownership. The common perception of conventional hydraulic power units is that they are large, loud, and inefficient. Such claims are valid for facilities that still use power units from the 1960s and 1970s and among…

While many compact machines boast all-electric systems, several prototype designs feature alternative options to power larger, heavier-duty equipment. At Bauma this past October, most mobile machinery makers touted new or prototype designs that feature low-carbon, sustainable systems. Electrification was a hot topic as it has been, but all-electric designs were mostly limited to compact machinery. […]

A lot has changed in the Nevada desert since the last show took place in March 2020 — here’s what to expect for 2023 show attendees The last incarnation of IFPE was certainly a weird one; I was one of the few who made it to the triennial fluid power event, just ahead of the…

Last month, organizers for CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE announced that a key focus of the 2023 events will be on next levels of sustainability in construction, highlighting the many aspects of the shows designed to ensure a sustainable future. This is a reflection of an industry moving towards a sustainable future. First up are manufacturers that […]

ELGi Compressors USA Inc. (ELGi), a subsidiary of ELGi Equipments Limited, a compressor manufacturer, announced the strategic rebranding of its portable air compressor line in North America, previously branded as Rotair. ELGi acquired the Italian-based portable air compressor manufacturer, Rotair, in 2012. Rebranding “Rotair” to “ELGi” will strengthen the company’s presence in the North American […]

Trelleborg has finalized the acquisition of the US-based company Minnesota Rubber & Plastics. Headquartered outside of Minneapolis, Minnesota Rubber & Plastics is a manufacturer of polymer and thermoplastic components and a system provider for technically demanding applications for several fast-growing industries such as medical equipment, water management, and food and beverage. The bolt-on acquisition furthers […]

For decades, fluid handling system components, such as impellers, vanes, pumps, and housings, have been manufactured using a labor-intensive, lost-wax investment casting process that requires 12 separate steps. This challenging, costly, and time-consuming process requires additional steps and tooling to create soluble or ceramic cores that form complex internal ports, passages, channels, and baffles. Now,…