NFPA’s 2011 Industry and Economic Outlook Conference Registration Now Open

PRLog (Press Release) - May 10, 2011 - This event offers hard data and expert analysis on tomorrow’s economic environment— augmented this year with an opportunity to interact with engineering students. A conference like no other, the IEOC will offer critical insight into — economics, market forecasts, workforce development, and unparalleled networking opportunities.

Registration is now open for professionals across the fluid power supply chain at http://www.nfpa.com or call NFPA directly at 414-778-3344. NFPA members who register by July 15 will receive the lowest registration rate.

Conference highlights include:

Economics
Global Economics – An American Perspective, Alan Beaulieu, Institute for Trend Research (ITR)
Global Economics – A European Perspective, John Walker, Oxford Economics
NEW in 2011: Macro-Economic Speakers Forum - Alan Beaulieu, Institute for Trend Research (ITR), Jim Meil, Eaton Corporation, and John Walker, Oxford Economics

Market Forecasts
Construction Machinery Forecast
Agriculture Machinery Forecast
Heavy Truck Market Forecast
Industrial Markets Overview
Material Handling & Metalworking Machinery Forecast
Oil & Gas Machinery Market
Fluid Power Customer Markets Overview - Eli Lustgarten, ESL Consultants, Inc.
Fluid Power Market Forecast – Jim Meil, Eaton Corporation

Workforce Development
Student Poster Presentations
Workforce Development Showcase

Networking
4th Annual NFPA Education and Technology Foundation Invitational Golf Tournament
Power of Association Dinner
“Supply Chain Strategies” Networking Breakfast – What one aspect of your supply chain management would you like to discuss with your peers?

Don’t Miss the economic event of 2011!
To learn more about the conference visit www.nfpa.com or call 414-778-3344.

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NFPA provides a forum for the fluid power industry’s channel partners—manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, customers and educators.