National Fluid Power Association (NFPA)

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Milwaukee, WI 53124
United States
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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.
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A number of innovations took place in the fluid power market in 2024
Sensor advancements and other technological developments as well as unique use cases can be counted among the highlights for hydraulics and pneumatics in 2024.
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Construction equipment with hydraulics on display at CONEXPO
A components concentration area will provide opportunities for hydraulics and pneumatics suppliers to showcase their latest technology for the construction equipment industry....
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Incorporation of electronics and IoT is shifting fluid power designs
The NFPA's addition of a new member category demonstrates the ongoing evolution of the fluid power industry.
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The fluid power industry is in a period of innovation that will help to bring improvements to hydraulic components and systems.
Major industry trends are bringing opportunities for innovation in the hydraulics and pneumatics industry.

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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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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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Student Showing Final Fluid Power Vehicle Design
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.

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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...
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Close up view of hydraulic cylinders, hoses and other components on a machine
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.
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Hydraulic hoses and other components on an industrial machine
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...
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Macroeconomic trends are signaling more positive conditions for the global economy
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...
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Shipments for hydraulic components will improve in 2025 as recovery occurs in heavy machinery and other markets
Macroeconomic signals are pointing to recovery in several markets which will present growth opportunities for the fluid power sector.
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Communication networks and protocols for mobile machines are evolving to meet advanced technology needs
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’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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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.
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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.
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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.
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NFPA shipment and order data for June 2025 shows signs of positive momentum for the hydraulics and pneumatics industry.
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Several new hydraulic technologies for use in mobile equipment applications will be introduced at iVT Expo 2025.
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Sessions at the NFPA Hydraulics Technology Conference will focus on topics such as energy efficiency, thermal management and implementation of digital solutions.