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As many know, there are few ways to improve upon pneumatic and hydraulic technologies. They already offer high pressures that are unmatched by competitive technologies, reliability, precision and much more. While efficiency gains are always needed, an area where the industry is seeing improvements is with connectivity. On both the mobile and industrial side, connected…

At the NFPA’s IEOC back in August, the association brought together leaders from OEMs and market intelligence for a panel discussion on what the future holds for mobile machinery and the part hydraulics will play. Integrated systems were a huge part of the discussion, but where this discussion led revealed that OEMs are not really…

Stewart Hunt is proud to celebrate its 70th anniversary, marking seven decades of helping manufacturers and industrial businesses across New England and Eastern New York solve complex fluid power challenges with dependable products, technical expertise, and responsive service. Since its founding in 1956, Stewart Hunt has operated with a simple philosophy: every customer has unique…

Bosch Rexroth celebrated the grand opening of its expanded Industrial Hydraulics warehouse with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 11, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The expansion will support Bosch Rexroth’s efforts to consolidate operations through a 50,000-square-foot, one-campus concept to streamline production and logistics, while reinforcing the company’s continued commitment to the Lehigh Valley. “Bringing our operations…

TIPCO Technologies, a provider of fluid conveyance, sealing solutions and industrial supply chain services, is expanding its gasket and sealing platform through investments in manufacturing equipment and regional production capabilities. The company has installed new gasket cutting equipment at its Glen Burnie, Maryland and Corpus Christi, Texas facilities. It is also expanding manufacturing capacity in […]

Last month, Danfoss finalized its acquisition of Italian hose and fittings manufacturer, Alfagomma. I sat down with Domenico Traverso, President, Fluid Conveyance, Danfoss Power Solutions, to learn what this means for both companies going forward and what customers will expect as the combined Alfagomma and the Danfoss Fluid Conveyance division would create a massive leader…

The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation  has awarded 20 $2,500 scholarships to students pursuing fluid power related fields of study. A minimum GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0, 500-word essay, and letter of recommendation were required from each applicant. The NFPA Foundation’s goal is to help graduating high school students, and individuals enrolled in community colleges,…

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 […]

The name unifies 40+ brands under a new identity that is built for the future of B2B. Fluid Power World’s parent company, WTWH Media, today announced it has rebranded as Arrowfly.  The new name and identity reflect the company’s transformation from a specialized trade publisher into an omnichannel B2B media, events, and marketing company where hard-to-reach professional decision-makers…

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…

When I first got my start in hydraulics some twenty years ago, I thought the priority-type flow control was the bee’s knees. It’s pressure-compensated on the priority port and can dump any remaining unused fluid to tank or to an auxiliary hydraulic function through the bypass port. Priority-type flow controls are sometimes referred to as…

Last spring, Continental announced it would spin off its ContiTech industrial and automotive divisions, as it sought to be a pure-play tire manufacturer. As it hit the year mark from that announcement, the company announced the sale of its ContiTech group sector to an affiliate of Lone Star Funds for €4.0 billion. The transaction also…

Texcel has opened its sixth regional warehouse location in Fernley, Nevada, on June 1st, strategically positioned just east of Reno in Northern Nevada. This 80,000 sq. ft. facility contains industrial and hydraulic hose, and flat goods. For over 40 years, Texcel has been a supplier of industrial hose, flat goods, and hydraulic products and services…

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 […]

DGD Fluid Power announces that it has been awarded its fourth United States patent related to the innovative CFT Cartridge Flow Meter product line. The newly issued U.S. Patent No. 12,650,323 recognizes breakthrough advancements that further redefine how hydraulic flow measurement is achieved in demanding mobile and industrial applications. The latest patent covers enhanced functionality…

When I write my commentary pieces, I’m always trying to find unique subjects to discuss, since you can only address the importance of filtration so many times. And despite the threat of actual nice weather looming, it was only last month that I wrote about meteorological patterns, so I’ll leave that to the old men…

Hydraulic manifold machining is challenging to say the least. Traditional CAM software was built for external shapes: contours, pockets, profiles, among others. It was never designed for the inside-out world of hydraulic manifolds, which features a complex internal grid of precisely intersecting holes, cavities, and ports with extremely tight tolerances. As a result, programming manifold…

Over the past few years, I’ve noticed a fundamental shift in how many fluid power companies are viewing themselves and the technologies and services they provide. Rather than calling themselves pump or cylinder companies, they are positioning themselves as system partners who are delivering more fully integrated systems that bring together the best of all…

Usually, summertime is quiet in terms of events and conferences, but not so for the National Fluid Power Association, which has three events slated for the coming months. The technical conferences — Automate Show and iVT Expo — coming in June and August continue to grow each year and the Industry Economic Outlook Conference is always an…

Imagine driving your car around with fixed wheels and no suspension. If it weren’t for the pneumatic tires, it would feel like riding across the grocery store parking lot in a shopping cart. Not only would the ride quality shake the stones from your kidneys, but it would also shake the nuts from your Johnson…

Domin have introduced the S12 Pro and P12 Pro valves, bringing Domin valve technology into NG16 platforms.  The company said this new launch gives engineers and system designers a clearer choice for NG16 applications and opens the door to new levels of control, uptime, and system capability. They both offer maximum dynamic performance and reliable,…

CFI leads multiple fluid power companies to modernize the hydraulic system responsible for raising and lowering the walls of the Advanced Electro-Optical System (AEOS) telescope dome on Maui. By Bill Perry Imagine taking on an engineering project tied to national security on an island 4,000 miles away. The job site is situated along the crest…

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…