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Machine manufacturers are increasingly looking for ways to improve the efficiency of fluid power systems, both for sustainability reasons and for the bottom line. At last month’s NFPA/FPIC quarterly meeting, Neal Gigliotti, Manager, Applications at Bosch Rexroth Corp. discussed some environmentally friendly techniques for advancing industrial machinery designs, and why they’re important. “Making hydraulics eco-friendly…

Pirtek USA  saw robust growth at the end of 2021 by signing nine new franchise agreements and opening five locations. In addition, the franchisor’s 2021 expansion milestones include a 14% unit growth and new locations expansion across 28 states. Pirtek USA was also named #105 on the 2022 Entrepreneur Franchise 500 ranking, up from #145 […]

Registration is open for the 2022/24 cohort of the NFPA Executive Leadership Program, presented in collaboration with the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and program cadence and session topics are now available.  This cohort will consist of six full-day in-person sessions (health standards allowing) interspersed by seven virtual sessions focused on concept applications […]

The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) has announced that Greg Gumbs, the President and CEO of Bosch Rexroth North America, will be giving the presentation during the Future Leaders Reception at the NFPA Annual Conference. If you haven’t already registered for the Annual Conference, now is a great time to do it. Don’t miss this…

Emerson has announced the recipients of its 2021 ASCO Engineering Scholarship Program, continuing its  long-standing commitment to rewarding and supporting students dedicated to innovating the future through a career in engineering. The recipients are Jessica Ruby of Holland Township, New Jersey, a senior mechanical engineering student at The College of New Jersey, and Kolin Limburg […]

Motion Industries Inc. has completed the purchase of Kaman Distribution Group (“KDG”) for a purchase price of approximately $1.3 billion in cash, effective January 3. The strategic addition of KDG to Motion will significantly boost the latter’s concentration in core industrial products and services as well as in the growing technical/automation arenas, including precision engineering.…

Coxreels goal has always been to listen to its customer’s needs and the challenges they face. Using this feedback, the company works to deliver the products and services that will help grow clients’ business. As a result of this feedback, Coxreels is excited to announce its new Shipping Program called, “Coxreels Ship Ready.” The ultimate […]

John Campbell has been named the new President of Hydrotech Inc., a company committed to providing the best and most reliable fluid power and automation products, solutions, and services in the industry.  An experienced business leader from the fluid power industry, Campbell will succeed Mike Tonyan and officially assume responsibilities on January 3, 2022. Tonyan…

Increased employee absences is the top challenge caused by COVID-19, VMAC’s 2021 State Of The Mobile Compressed Air Industry Survey reveals. Increased employee absences was selected by 41% of the survey’s respondents, followed closely by canceled service contracts (40%) and internal equipment and truck purchase delays (38%). “COVID-19 has brought unique challenges to businesses throughout […]

What should we be talking about to ensure a strong, prosperous future for the construction industry? That’s the question AEM’s CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 team has tasked itself with trying to answer. The opportunity to hear and talk with peers at the largest construction show in North America is just over a year away, and efforts are […]

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions now offers quick delivery of many AS568 Standard Class A Specification O-rings across the Americas in nitrile rubber (NBR) and Fluoroelastomer (FKM), assuring customer that parts meet global compliance. According to Michael Cook, Global Segment Director Off-Highway & Americas Segment Manager Fluid Power, “Understanding the demands of our customers, we invested in […]

I’m the first to admit I struggle with change. When something works and it’s already good, I become frustrated when the powers that be feel the need to change things. But change can be welcome. Change that will help others is never a bad thing. But changing just to change, changing because others think you…

Given the heightened attention on climate change and growing regulatory attempts to rein in CO2 emissions, the push toward electrification of mobile equipment is gaining momentum. Mobile OEMs are in the infancy of a major transformation toward electric-powered systems, but success in large part hinges on more-efficient fluid power systems. Why does hydraulic efficiency matter? […]

Dr. John G. “Jack” Slater, 95, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on November 30, 2021, surrounded by family. Beloved father of John (Esther) Slater, and Jean (Daniel) Collins. Proud grandfather of Chris (Gretchen) Collins and Keith Collins. Dear great- grandfather of Madden, Dylan, Brannon and Larkin. Further loved by many relatives and friends. Jack […]

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions announces the launch of the Fluid Power Seals-Shop. The Seals-Shop, available to customers in North America, is an online solution for fast and easy procurement of high-performance seals and wear rings critical to the function of hydraulic components in fluid power applications. The 24/7 self-service platform for manufacturing and maintenance, repair, and […]

The Equipment Service Association (ESA) is holding a special monthly webinar on December 21, “Building an Automotive Services Equipment Business” presented by Dan Turner, of Turner Hydraulics. In this webinar, ESA members will learn how to diversify their offerings and gain economies in the use of resources, from sales to cross-trained techs, to customer service…

Pirtek has announced that it will become the Official Hose Supplier of IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Through the partnership, IndyCar will begin to transition some of its hydraulic hose usage to the Pirtek brand of hoses and equipment. Pirtek also will continue its long-standing relationship with Team Penske’s NASCAR and IndyCar teams through associate sponsorship […]

Used in a variety of rock and concrete demolition applications from scaling a tunnel, to running a pedestal-boom on a quarry, or tearing out reinforced concrete abutments, breakers are essential tools. Designed and tested for compatibility with Komatsu excavators from the PC210 up to the PC490,  Komatsu’s new JMHB-V breaker series helps customers achieve excellent […]

Motion Industries Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of John Watwood to Vice President of Operations Integration, effective immediately. Watwood moves to this position from Vice President/Group Executive for the Southeast, to which he was promoted in 2019. In his new and expanded role, he will be responsible for Motion’s Distribution/Fulfillment network, Branch Operations…

At the NFPA’s recent economic update meeting in Cleveland, Jim Meil of ACT Research Co., LLC talked to attendees about what’s ahead for the industry, from an economics perspective. Meil sees a COVID recovery through 2021, and “into 2022-2023 and beyond,” which is good news for fluid power manufacturers. Meil sees some definite problems in…

Registration is open for the Thursday, December 2, NFPA/FPIC Quarterly Conference on “Advanced Technologies for Eco-Friendly Fluid Power Systems.” This program will be a live webinar using the Remo Online Conference Platform and features a look at several innovations in fluid power. The half-day event begins at 8 a.m. with a brief welcome and icebreaker…

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced its 2022 officers and directors elected to the AEM Board of Directors and Agriculture and Construction Equipment Sector Boards during its annual business meeting this week, including a smattering of hydraulics experts as directors and members of industry boards. AEM President, Dennis Slater, who announced earlier this year […]

Registration is now open for the 2022 NFPA Annual Conference, taking place at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix from February 22-24. This members-only event will offer ample opportunities to network in-person with top fluid power executives as well as enriching presentations from expert speakers covering topics like geopolitical events, executive wellness and retaining employees in…

As it came up on the three-month mark for its acquisition of Eaton Corp., I spoke with Eric Alström, president of Danfoss Power Solutions, about how the merger is going between the two companies and what the future holds. The conversation was positive, echoing the continued growth of the company that was highlighted over the […]

Registration is now open for the 2022 NFPA Annual Conference, taking place at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix from February 22-24, 2022. This members-only event will offer ample opportunities to network in-person with top fluid power executives as well as enriching presentations from expert speakers covering topics like geopolitical events, executive wellness and retaining employees…