NFPA's Mission and Vision

The mission of the NFPA is to serve as a forum where all fluid power channel partners work together to advance fluid power technology, strengthen our industry, and foster our members’ success.

Building on this foundation, we have identified three clear vision statements for the organization to pursue. They are designed to help build a stronger industry and to help our members build stronger companies.

INCLUSIVE: NFPA will reflect the total fluid power supply chain.

COMPETITIVE: NFPA will enable the fluid power industry to better compete against alternative technologies.

GLOBAL: NFPA will help its members expand their global operations.

Our success in realizing these visions depends on the active involvement of our members—both in developing new programs and participating in those that provide the greatest benefits to their organizations.

Profile of Membership

NFPA is an association of supply chain partners—manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, educators—working cooperatively to strengthen our industry.

Manufacturers. Fluid power manufacturers are the core of the NFPA membership and the driving technological force in the industry. Manufacturer members design, manufacture and sell fluid power components in the United States or other NAFTA country. 

Distributors. Fluid power distributors are a key link with the industry’s customer base and, increasingly, an active partner for value-added services. Distributor members buy and sell fluid power components from manufacturers and often provide engineering and system integration services to their customers.

Suppliers. The fluid power industry is served by an array of product and service suppliers, critical for the growth of our industry and the applicability of our technology. Supplier members sell fluid power subcomponents or raw materials to manufacturers, or provide business or other essential services to the industry. 

Educators. Fluid power is taught in an increasing number of schools and institutions, helping to develop a better-informed workforce for our industry. Educator members are universities, technical schools or high schools that teach fluid power to students, or perform fluid power research.

Customers. While not currently part of the NFPA’s membership, fluid power customers are a vitally important part of the supply chain. NFPA actively builds alliances with customer-based organizations and explores ways for customers to be involved with our technology development, international standards, and other appropriate activities.

Getting Involved

Members are actively encouraged to get involved in helping to set NFPA’s direction and in shaping the programs and services that best meet their needs. Here are just a few ways that you can do that:

Join a Committee or Task Force
NFPA is a member-led organization. To help us create better membership benefits, and to gain added value by interacting with your peers and competitors, join one of our many planning committees and task forces. Contact Eric Lanke at elanke@nfpa.com or 414-778-3351 for more information.

Read the Online Reporter and e-Alerts
The monthly Reporter and weekly e-Alert will keep you up-to-date on all of NFPA’s activities and participation opportunities, and help you decide where to get engaged. Visit www.nfpa.com/reporter for more information.

Follow @TheNFPA on Twitter
Not just for the next generation, we “tweet” out information about programs in progress and other information members may find helpful. Take a peek at www.twitter.com/TheNFPA.