ASSOCIATION WATCH
Edited by Mike Santora • Associate Editor
Nominations being accepted for Fluid Power Hall of Fame A special award has been established to acknowledge those individuals who have dedicated their careers — and have made significant contributions to —fluid power technology. The International Fluid Power Society is the 2019 Hall of Fame host and is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Inaugural Class of the Fluid Power Hall of Fame. Nominees and award recipients will be announced on June 19 – Fluid Power Professionals’ Day. The success of the Fluid Power industry, both in hydraulics and in pneumatics, is not in its hardware, pumps, valves, cylinders, and hoses – but rather the success is through the efforts of the dedicated individuals: innovators, researchers, application engineers, educators, as well as sales and service personnel who are keeping the industry alive and well. These people are the reasons that the industry continues to thrive.
Any person can nominate an individual, living or deceased, who demonstrated excellence within their 25-plus year fluid power career. Nominations are being accepted through April 15. Eligibility for the award includes: • •
Verifiable 25 cumulative years in the field of fluid power industry. Those nominated will be asked to complete a 13-question application.
A panel of judges will review and select the 2019 Inaugural Class. Nominees will be recognized on a standalone website, which is under development. FPW
To nominate an individual, visit ifps.org/hall-of-fame.
Cross-sector collaboration at the MPT Expo The 2019 Motion + Power Technology Expo will connect the top manufacturers, suppliers, buyers, and experts in the fluid power, mechanical and electrical industries. The biennial event will take place in Detroit, October 15-17, at the Cobo Center. For three days, end-users will experience the latest technology, products, and services, while exhibitors will gain best practices and new ideas from like-minded colleagues and cross-sector collaboration. Exhibitors will conduct demos and host seminars as well as offer-up technical expertise. The event will also feature 30-minute presentation sessions with an additional 15-minute Q&A portion on topics like blockchain, cybersecurity, Internet of Things, and more. FPW
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