National Fluid Power Association Opens Nominations for 2012 Fluid Power Innovation Award

Jan. 16, 2012 - PRLog -- The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) is accepting nominations for the 2012 Fluid Power Innovation Award, a fluid power technology award program for innovative engineers and technicians who are using fluid power to address the needs of their customers.
“As the trade association representing the entire fluid power supply chain, NFPA seeks to increase the visibility of hydraulics and pneumatics in our industry’s end use markets,” said NFPA Chief Executive Officer, Eric Lanke.  The 2011 NFPA Innovation Award was presented this past December to Erling Skaar and Dr. Odd Arild Olsen of GenTech Global for their innovative use of hydraulics to achieve energy savings and reduce emissions on commercial ships and boats.  
Applicants must provide documentation of their innovation.  An online application can be found at
http://www.nfpa.com/ourindustry/nfpa_innovation_award.asp.
Engineers and technicians who have used fluid power to:
•  Increase energy efficiency;  
•  Improve reliability;  
•  Reduce system size while maintaining or increasing power output;  
•  Reduce environmental impact;  
•  Improve and apply energy storage, recovery and redeployment capabilities
are especially encouraged to apply.
The program will provide cash awards and recognition for individuals using fluid power technology in innovative ways.  The deadline for nominations is May 31, 2012, and winners will be notified no later than July 31, 2012. The winners will be selected by a judging committee consisting of members of the NFPA Marketing Committee. Membership in NFPA is not required. Full eligibility criteria and application materials are available online at http://www.nfpa.com/award/.

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NFPA provides a forum for the fluid power industry’s channel partners—manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, customers and educators. Its U.S. and multinational members work cooperatively in advancing hydraulic and pneumatic technology through the association’s many programs and initiatives.