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    Shipments for hydraulic components will improve in 2025 as recovery occurs in heavy machinery and other markets
    Hydraulics

    Economic Signals are Improving for Fluid Power Industry in 2025

    Macroeconomic signals are pointing to recovery in several markets which will present growth opportunities for the fluid power sector.
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    Macroeconomic trends are signaling more positive conditions for the global economy
    Technologies

    Macroeconomic Trends to Watch in 2025

    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...
    Briggs & Stratton
    The Vanguard brand batteries, electric motors and other electrification components
    Hydraulics

    Briggs & Stratton Adds New Fluid Power Partners to Electrification Network

    Two new companies have joined the Vanguard Battery Technology Partner program, bringing their fluid power expertise to the creation of optimized electric powered machines.
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    Shipments for hydraulic components continued their downward trend in October 2024
    Hydraulics

    Fluid Power Shipments Up in October but Continue Trending Downward

    Data from the National Fluid Power Association shows total fluid power shipments rose in October compared to the previous month but remained down from 2023 levels.
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    Company acquisitions help expansion into new markets and industries
    Hydraulics

    Acquisitions Expand Market Opportunities for Fluid Power Component Providers

    Brennan Industries, Motion and others are acquiring companies to enhance their fluid power product portfolios and market reach.
    National Fluid Power Association
    National Fluid Power Association Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge brings together student teams to develop and race fluid power-based vehicles
    Hydraulics

    Record Number of Student Teams Participating in NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge

    A record 26 university teams are participating in the 2024-25 NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge.
    Danfoss Power Solutions
    Danfoss KBFRG4-5 Hydraulic Valve for industrial applications
    Hydraulic Valves

    Danfoss KBFRG4-5 Industrial Hydraulic Valve Provides High Power Capacity

    The KBFRG4-5 hydraulic valve provides higher levels of power and durability for use in a range of industrial applications.
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    Communication networks and protocols for mobile machines are evolving to meet advanced technology needs
    Hydraulics

    The Changing Landscape of Communication Protocols for Fluid Power Systems

    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...
    Parker Hannifin
    Tim LaCrosse, Business Development & Application Engineering Manager at Parker Hannifin
    Hydraulics

    New OEM Design Cycles, Reduced Lead Times to Benefit Hydraulics Market

    Tim LaCrosse of Parker Hannifin says the easing of supply chain pressures, new OEM design cycles and continued hydraulic system advancements will provide future market opportunities...