HydraForce launched its patented EHBL Digital Boom Control, a pressure control valve with an electro-proportional relief valve that improves operator productivity and reduces energy consumption. “The HydraForce Digital Boom Control can be part of an ISO 8643 compliant system for hose burst while ensuring smooth operation and conserving energy,” said Brian Del Bene, HydraForce, Cartridge […]
New electro-proportional boom lock valve from HydraForce to launch at IFPE 2023
HydraForce is launching its patent-pending electro-proportional boom lock valve, the EHBL, at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 show in Las Vegas as part of the International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE). Taking place March 14-18, the valve will be on display at IFPE on HydraForce booth S80207. “We’re excited to showcase the latest in boom lock technologies,” said […]
HydraForce to debut proportional valve and manifold configuration and design software at IFPE
HydraForce is exhibiting at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 show in Las Vegas as part of the International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE), March 14-18. The HydraForce booth, S80207, will feature a Collaboration Zone showcasing live demonstrations of its proprietary software offerings, including its recent HF Impulse 2.0, a configuration software for electronic control of proportional valves, along […]
Elevāt, HydraForce, and Tan Delta joint effort optimizes machine operations
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 […]
HydraForce Partners with Tan Delta Systems to provide real-time oil quality data in the field
HydraForce has partnered with Tan Delta Systems, a manufacturer of real-time oil quality monitoring sensors and systems, to provide valuable real-time data about machine oil quality and expand its capabilities within the telematics market. “We’re constantly looking for innovative ways to help our customers monitor their equipment and share valuable insights to manage their fleet […]
HydraForce renews agreement to distribute Epec Electronics
HydraForce Inc. and Epec Oy (Ltd.), a company specializing in mobile electronic controls and mobile electronic vehicle system technologies, have renewed their partnership agreement. HydraForce has been officially authorized to distribute the full line of Epec electronic controllers, displays, and telematic products under the Epec brand name (under the previous agreement, select controllers were private […]
HydraForce announces key management changes
Jim Brizzolara, founder, President and CEO for HydraForce has announced the appointment of Mike Terzich as his successor in the roles of CEO and President starting July 1, 2020. Both men will be at IFPE this week. “Mike has served on the HydraForce Board of Directors for ten years, and is intimately familiar with our…
HydraForce completes acquisition of South America’s Hydraulic Designers Ltda
Illinois-based HydraForce has finalized the acquisition of Hydraulic Designers Ltda. The leading independent manufacturer of hydraulic cartridge valves, manifolds and electro-hydraulic controls completed the acquisition and assumed ownership on June 2, 2017 and named the entity HydraForce Hydraulics Ltda. This key acquisition gives HydraForce a greater presence in the fast growing South American off-highway equipment […]
IFPE announces that HydraForce’s David Price to be 2020 Show Chair
IFPE organizers have announced that David Price, Global Marketing Manager of HydraForce Inc., has been named 2020 IFPE chair and will lead the show’s management committee, a volunteer group of industry executives responsible for overall show planning. IFPE, the International Fluid Power Exposition is held every three years and focuses on the latest innovations, product […]
HydraForce to acquire Hydraulic Designers Ltda
HydraForce, Lincolnshire, Ill., continues to expand its global hydraulics manufacturing capabilities with a key acquisition in Brazil. The independent manufacturer of hydraulic cartridge valves, manifolds and electro-hydraulic controls recently signed an agreement to acquire its current distributor and global systems integrator, Hydraulic Designers Ltda. This acquisition will give HydraForce a greater presence in the burgeoning […]
HydraForce co-founder and board member Dick Fontecchio has passed away at age 66
HydraForce, Lincolnshire, IL, announced with sorrow that its co-founder and board member Richard Fontecchio passed away on Monday, September 8, 2014, at JourneyCare in Woodstock, IL. He was 66 and was preceded in death by his son, Mark, and is survived by his wife, Carol, and daughter, Andrea. Fontecchio began his work in the fluid…
Compact cartridge valves help meet Tier 4 engine standards
With the introduction of Tier 4 engine emissions standards, the conventional wisdom of bigger meaning better has been jettisoned. As OEMs find themselves having to make more efficient use of their available horsepower, the demand has grown for compact and “tune-able” control options. To give system designers a superior level of control with less pump…