NFPA’s 2013 IEOC Exemplified the Importance of Economics, Industry, Technology, and Networking

MILWAUKEE - Aug. 20, 2013 - PRLog -- The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) 2013 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC) exemplified the importance of economics, industry, technology, and networking with another record-breaking attendance of 319 individuals at this fluid power industry event. Attendee feedback identified the diverse speaker and topic content, exposure to global market information and multiple networking opportunities as highlights of this year’s IEOC. 

This year’s conference offered hard data, critical insight and opportunities in four major areas—Economics, Industry, Technology, and Networking. The schedule was packed with an outstanding lineup of industry experts. IEOC favorites Alan Beaulieu, Eli Lustgarten and John Walker returned with engaging presentations.  Conference highlights included:

Economics

Global Economics – An American Perspective, Alan Beaulieu, Institute for Trend Research (ITR)
Global Economics – A European Perspective, John Walker, Oxford Economics

Market Forecasts

Fluid Power Industry Forecast – Ryan Reed, Parker Hannifin Corp.
Fluid Power Customer Markets Overview – Eli Lustgarten, ESL Consultants
Construction Machinery Forecast - David Phillips, Off-Highway Research
Agricultural Machinery Forecast - Dan Manternach, Doane Advisory Services
Heavy Truck Market Forecast - Eric Starks, FTR Associates
Industrial Markets Overview – Don Norman, MAPI, Inc.
Material Handling & Metalworking Market Forecast - Ken Kremar, Global Insight

Technology

Future Technology Trends: Packaging Industry – Donna Ritson, DDR Communications
Future Technology Trends: Oil & Gas Industry – Rich Carlson and Laura Bell, AMG Research Group

Networking

The 6th Annual NFPA Education and Technology Foundation Invitational Golf Tournament and IEOC Welcome Reception at the Chevy Chas Country Club were also a huge success – raising much-needed funds for the NFPA Education and Technology Foundation.  Thank you to all that participated and sponsored this year’s tournament.

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.