National Fluid Power Association (NFPA)

6737 W. Washington St. Suite 2350
Milwaukee, WI 53124
United States
(414) 778-3344

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Since its founding in 1953, the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) has worked to promote fluid power technology and support the entire fluid power supply chain. The association now includes over 340 member companies which work together to address industry needs and success. 

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The NFPA Technology Roadmap points to an increased need for data and IoT capabilities in fluid power.

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Market forecasts shared during the NFPA IEOC 2025 indicate a recovery may be in store for the fluid power industry and some of its customer markets.
Sensor advancements and other technological developments as well as unique use cases can be counted among the highlights for hydraulics and pneumatics in 2024.
A components concentration area will provide opportunities for hydraulics and pneumatics suppliers to showcase their latest technology for the construction equipment industry....
The NFPA's addition of a new member category demonstrates the ongoing evolution of the fluid power industry.
Major industry trends are bringing opportunities for innovation in the hydraulics and pneumatics industry.

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Trelleborg has received a sustainability award from Emerson, Parker Hannifin completed its acquisition of Filtration Group Corp. while Multi Parts Solutions has acquired HKX Inc...
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Baumer has opened a new Innovation Lab to enhance testing capabilities for its sensors, NFPA is looking for volunteers to help create its next technology roadmap focused on mobile...
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The 2026 edition of iVT Expo USA will provide a chance to see the latest technology developments for off-highway equipment as well as learn about the trends driving current and...
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The NFPA’s Advanced Hydraulics Conference at iVT Expo USA 2026 will provide insights into new hydraulic developments and design strategies aimed at improving the performance of...
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Catch up on the latest fluid power industry news including Festo’s redesign of its VTOC valve terminal to allow more control points for semiconductor production, Emerson forming...

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Mobile and industrial machinery applications each have unique design priorities that are critical for fluid power suppliers to understand to ensure all performance requirements...
Stabilization of fluid power orders and potential recovery in some key customer markets are signaling growth potential for the hydraulics and pneumatics industry in 2026.
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The National Fluid Power Association Industrial Technology Roadmap provides guidance on development needs for the hydraulics and pneumatics industry.
Projected growth in data centers, defense, semiconductors and other industrial sectors will bring market opportunities for the fluid power industry in 2026 and beyond.
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The NFPA has identified key performance and technological objectives for industrial machinery builders to help inform fluid power development needs.
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Uncertainty about tariffs is reducing capital investments, leading to lowered market expectations for industrial and mobile machinery which are key customer sectors for the fluid...
Current macroeconomic trends are signaling an improved global economy in 2025, but careful planning and monitoring of these trends will be necessary to capitalize on growth opportunitie...
Macroeconomic signals are pointing to recovery in several markets which will present growth opportunities for the fluid power sector.
A new NFPA report examines how increasing digitization and other industry trends are expanding the communication protocols used in mobile equipment with which fluid power systems...
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Learn the role various components play in creating intelligent hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

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The National Fluid Power Association reports shipments for fluid power products increased significantly in June 2026, indicating more stability for the hydraulics and pneumatics...
The National Fluid Power Association’s fluid power shipment and order data for May 2026 shows small declines during the month but relatively stable conditions for the industry...
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The National Fluid Power Association reports shipments of hydraulic and pneumatic components declined in April 2026.
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Faster launches a line of components for use in data centers, STLE appoints a new president and more recent news from the fluid power industry.
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The Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge tasks engineering students with creating a fluid powered-vehicle that is then put to the test in a series of races against other teams.
The National Fluid Power Association is accepting proposals for presentations highlighting advancements in hydraulics for off-highway equipment applications.
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The NFPA is hosting three educational sessions at Automate 2026 highlighting advancements in hydraulics and pneumatics for automation applications.
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The NFPA Advanced Hydraulics Conference will provide in-depth technical sessions on developments in the areas of efficiency, digitalization, eHydraulics, and more.
CONEXPO 2026 will showcase the latest innovations for the construction industry while offering opportunities to learn about the technologies and trends shaping the market, including...
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New data from the NFPA shows shipments for hydraulics and pneumatics contracted on a month-over-month basis in August 2025.
The National Fluid Power Association has identified eight key research areas for hydraulic and pneumatic systems used in industrial applications.
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The newest data from the National Fluid Power Association shows shipments of fluid power products declined in July 2025.