Fluid Power Industry Leaders Set to Gather for Industry and Economic Outlook Conference

Aug. 2, 2010 - PRLog -- During this day-and-a-half event, industry experts will share analysis and the hard data needed to stay focused on the economic environment of today and tomorrow.  Conference content will delve into the industry's economics, market forecasts, supply chain advantages, and the technology breakthroughs likely to impact the fluid power supply chain for years to come.  The Conference is a great opportunity for NFPA members and non-members alike to connect—providing one of the best opportunities for education and networking.  According to NFPA executive director, Eric Lanke, “This conference brings the entire fluid power supply chain together.  It is the one “can’t miss” event of the year.”  The 2010 Conference highlights include:

•  Economics
U.S. and Global Economic Forecast, Alan Beaulieu, Institute for Trend Research (ITR)
Economic Challenges to Strategic Planning, Dr. Bill Conerly, Conerly Consulting, LLC
New Regulatory Landscapes for Industry, Aric Newhouse, National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)

•  Market Forecasts
Mobile & Industrial Market Breakout Sessions
Construction Machinery Forecast
Agriculture Machinery Forecast
Heavy Truck Market Forecast
Industrial Markets Overview
Material Handling & Metalworking Machinery Forecast

•  Supply Chain Advantage
Advances Across the Supply Chain Breakfast, featuring case studies on Technology Advancement and Creative Partnerships
Supplier & Service Member Tabletop Displays

•  Networking
3rd Annual NFPA Education and Technology Foundation Invitational Golf Tournament
Power of Association Networking Dinner featuring tabletop displays with industry suppliers demonstrating their products.

Don’t Miss the Economic Event of 2010! Join NFPA member companies and others in the fluid power industry at the intersection of marketing and strategy for the 2010 NFPA Industry and Economic Outlook Conference. To register or learn more about the conference, go to http://www.nfpa.com/IEOC or call NFPA at 414-778-3344.

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