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    The next edition of CONEXPO in 2026 is gearing up to be bigger than ever

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    Hydraulics and pneumatics play an important role in many automated systems
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    Tariffs on U.S. trading partners is causing uncertainty for many businesses
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    Shipments for hydraulic and pneumatic components were down again in January 2025
    Data from the NFPA shows shipments and orders for fluid power products decreased again in January 2025.
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    It's time to submit your new products for the 2025 EDGE Awards
    The EDGE Awards aim to spotlight the latest developments from various engineering fields including those in the fluid power sector.
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