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Motion Industries announced its commitment to the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR), a program of the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB). Originally established in 2001, the PAIR program includes an online management and reporting tool that supports participating companies’ efforts toward progressive improvement in Indigenous relations and a certification program that confirms corporate…

Pirtek USA continued its strong growth trajectory in Q2, marked by the awarding of 12 new territories. Seventy-five percent of these new territories are going to military veterans, including distinguished members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines. This expansion underscores Pirtek’s commitment to supporting veterans and fostering entrepreneurship among those who have served. […]

Contributed by Mike Marks, Founding Partner of the Indian River Consulting Group In recent years, the supply chain has become unpredictable, and manufacturers and distributors alike must make bold moves to continue growing. One such move is to invest in and implement new technological solutions — especially those powered by artificial intelligence. AI isn’t just…

Zero-Max takes pride in responding to customer needs through innovative products and exceptional service. Its first product was a unique mechanical variable speed drive that solved application challenges in varied industries, and many of these drives are still in use 75 years later. With the drive’s successful entry into many different industrial markets, Zero-Max capitalized […]

Holmbury Inc. recently hosted an open house, to highlight the growth the company has made in the past several years at its U.S. headquarters in Eastlake, Ohio. The manufacturer of flat face couplings has nearly doubled its space, expanding with two extra suites to the south and north of its original space. In the southern […]

Electro-pneumatic pressure regulation and flow control manufacturer Proportion-Air recently celebrated the completion of its new facility in Gulf Breeze, Florida, with a grand opening event last month. The event brought visitors from the community to see the company’s new 12,000 square foot building, which houses research and development, marketing and sales, and administration functions. Attendees […]

Purdue University welcomes engineers and fluid power professionals to the 2024 International Maha Fluid Power Conference, held September 3-5, 2024, at the Stewart Center. The conference will include technical presentations, keynote lectures, and social events for attendees to network, exchange ideas, and discuss recent research trends in fluid power and motion control technologies. For the […]

As of July 1, Frank Mühlon will assume the position of CEO at Bucher Hydraulics, succeeding Daniel Waller, who is retiring after 20 successful years in this role. Waller, who has led Bucher Hydraulics as CEO since 2004, transformed the division into a globally recognized player in the hydraulics industry. Under his guidance, the company’s…

Last week, Flowcopter participated in the inaugural Offshore Drone Challenge (ODC) taking place at the National Experimental Test Center of Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Cochstedt, Germany. Sponsored by energy giant EnBW in partnership with the German Aerospace Center (DLR), the ODC has been created as an opportunity for leading drone manufacturers to showcase their aircraft…

The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) honors individuals who have proven their commitment to the fluid power industry and have significantly contributed to technological advancements. At Fluid Power World, our editorial team is thrilled that contributing author Robert Sheaf has been inducted into the Fluid Power Hall of Fame Class of 2024. Sheaf is best…

Singer Industrial announced the appointment of a new company president. Pete Haberbosch, formerly Vice President of Business Development/Mergers & Acquisitions, was promoted to the position of president. Haberbosch is a 30-year veteran in the industrial field, with 10 of those years being at Singer Industrial. He managed several field business units before being promoted to…

Once again, the NFPA successfully completed its annual Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge to help university students gain real-world experience solving fluid power problems. The competition combines human-powered vehicles and fluid power — two technology platforms that are not generally associated with one another. Teams design and build their own fluid power vehicles and then compete […]

Lumber processing technology has come a long way and requires attention to achieve precision and speed. To stay competitive as lumber demand increases, industry expert Carl Dyke shares guidance on how to keep sawmill hydraulic systems running optimally. As part of its Timber Products Output (TPO) mill survey, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service…

Greene Tweed has announced the completion of its new manufacturing facility in Ochang, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea. The milestone marks a significant expansion of Greene Tweed’s global footprint and reinforces its commitment to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service to their customers worldwide with its flagship Chemraz product line. With construction now complete, the […]

Moog Inc. announces that the production of radial piston pumps will continue at the Böblingen site after the closure of the Nuremberg plant at the end of 2026. As Moog announced in September 2023, the current production facility for radial piston pumps (RKP) in Nuremberg will be closed by the end of 2026. In this […]

The Board of Directors of the Argo-Hytos Group AG has appointed Dr. Marcus Fischer as the new CEO. He succeeds Erich Hofer, who will be leaving the Group after more than 10 years, the last three of which as CEO. Hofer has held the position of CFO since 2017 and CEO since 2021 and will […]

The third iteration of the U.S.-based IvT Expo returns August 21 and 22, to The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Chicago. IvT Expo USA continues to grow, as more than 130 exhibitors will display the latest components, materials, systems and technologies in Chicago later this summer. The focus is on next generation off-highway vehicles, […]

Trelleborg has named Juergen Bosch Business Area President of Trelleborg Sealing Solutions. Bosch will be responsible for leading Trelleborg’s largest business area. He will work with Trelleborg experts to continually strengthen the company’s presence in the markets and industries it serves. Bosch will ensure the business area utilizes strategic processes and systems and strive to […]

Three years after acquiring the hydraulic filter business of Bosch Rexroth, Hengst Filtration is further expanding its activities in this area. In this context, the German filtration specialist has taken over the North American hydraulic filter manufacturer Main Filter. “We are working hard to be the most competent partner for our customers and to provide […]

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions announces the launch of its Innovation Center in Plymouth, Minnesota, providing its global industrial customers with a single partner for design, rapid prototyping, development and serial production, ensuring cost control and scalability of customers’ solutions. Trelleborg created the Innovation Center to accelerate customers’ time to market, reduce the production cost of parts […]

Tribute Inc., a prominent ERP software provider specializing in engineered products, fluid power, fluid handling, hose & accessories, along with automation & motion control industries, is delighted to announce the promotion of Thomas P. Knoebel to the position of President, effective May 15. As Tribute continues to lead the industry in delivering tailored ERP solutions…

Brennan Industries Inc. announces a strategic expansion to Mexico with the opening of a new distribution facility. Dave Carr, president and CEO of Brennan, conveyed the significance of establishing a local presence in Mexico as aligning with customer operations. “As our customers expand their production facilities into different parts of the world, the demand for […]

Roth Hydraulics is driving forward its internationalization and strengthening its global market position. The manufacturer of hydraulic accumulator systems from Biedenkopf-Eckelshausen has acquired the US company SFP Hydraulics Inc. in Houston. SFP Hydraulics is an established supplier of bladder, piston and diaphragm accumulators. The company was founded in 2014 and has grown strongly since then.…

Flowcopter has successfully demonstrated its heavy-lift utility uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV), the FC100, in outdoor flight trials at the UAS Denmark Test Center at Hans Christian Andersen Airport in Odense. The FC100 was born out of the need for robust, heavy payload uncrewed platforms with greater endurance in markets traditionally requiring helicopters, such as search […]

Danfoss Power Solutions has appointed Domenico Traverso as the president of its Fluid Conveyance division, effective June 1. In addition to his new role, Traverso will continue to serve as president, Incubation division, and lead the Business Development and Innovation function. Traverso reports directly to Eric Alström, president of Danfoss Power Solutions, and plays a […]