NFPA and AEM present 

R&D Across the Mobile Channel—working together to meet the needs of the end customer

An overview of the dramatic research and development going on in fluid power and information regarding the advances equipment manufacturer customers are looking for in the next generation of machines. Join the National Fluid Power Association and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers in exploring questions about the alignment between what fluid power can provide and what equipment manufacturer customers need and want.

The Power of Association Networking Dinner, a standing favorite
of the EOC, will be held Tuesday night.

Reserve your hotel room early.
Hotel reservations now being accepted. Call 800-228-3000, request the NFPA block to receive the special rate of $154.

Economic Outlook Conference 
Confirmed Presentations

 • Keynote: Global Perspectives – 
Erik Petersen, Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS)

 • On-Highway Truck Market Forecast – Eric Starks, FTR Associates

 • Construction, Agricultural & Mining Machinery Forecasts – 
Chuck Yengst, Yengst Associates, Inc.

 • Political Landscape – 
Stuart Rothenburg, Rothenburg Political Report

 • Customer Markets Overview – 
Eli Lustgarten, ESL Consultants Inc.

 • Industrial Markets Overview – 
Dan Meckstroth, Manufacturers Alliance (MAPI)

 • Industrial Material Handling & Metalworking Market Forecast – 
Ken Kremar, Global Insights, Inc.

 • Fluid Power Market Forecast – 
Jim Meil, Eaton Corp.

 • International Market Forecast –
Alan Beaulieu, Institute for Trend Research, (ITR)