2013 NFPA Innovation Award - Applications Now Being Accepted

MILWAUKEE - June 6, 2013 - PRLog -- The National Fluid Power Association’s (NFPA) fluid power technology award program recognizes innovative engineers and technicians who are using fluid power to address the needs of their customers. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2013 NFPA Innovation Award. This program provides cash awards and recognition for individuals using fluid power technology in innovative ways. NFPA CEO, Eric Lanke, explains, “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.”  

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 2013 application submission is now open and submissions will be accepted until August 31, 2013. 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/.

About the NFPA

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.