NFPA 2010 IEOC delivered economics, forecasts, and more.

Nfpa Aug 30, 2010

Press Release Summary:

Held August 16-18, NFPA's 2010 Industry and Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC) was attended by 245 individuals. Feedback identified diverse speaker and topic content as well as multiple networking opportunities as highlights of this year's IEOC. Specifically, event offered presentations on micro and macroeconomic topics, fluid power market forecasts, and case study examples of adding value to supply chain through technological advancements and creative partnerships.

Original Press Release:

NFPA's 2010 Industry and Economic Outlook Conference Delivers Fluid Power Industry Economics, Forecasts and So Much More

Milwaukee, WI - An impressive attendance of 245 individuals received an expanded return on their investment at the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) 2010 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC). Attendee evaluations illustrated the importance of economics, market forecasts, supply chain advantages, and networking as being instrumental to their success. Feedback identified the diverse speaker and topic content and multiple networking opportunities as the highlights of this year's IEOC.

The event, held August 16 - 18, offered attendees presentations on micro and macroeconomic topics, fluid power market forecasts, and featured three special case study examples of how suppliers and distributors are adding value to the supply chain through technological advancements and creative partnerships. This year's conference was filled with presentations from guest speakers including:

U.S. and Global Economic Forecast - Alan Beaulieu, Institute for Trend Research (ITR)

Managing Your Business in a World with Hard-to-Forecast Sales - Dr. Bill Conerly, Conerly Consulting, LLC

Fluid Power Customer Markets Overview - Eli Lustgarten, ESL Consultants, Inc.

Fluid Power Market Forecast - Jim Meil, Eaton Corporation

Legislative Update for the Industry - Aric Newhouse, National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)

Mobile and Industrial Outlook breakouts featured:

Heavy Trucks - Eric Starks, FTR Associates

Agriculture Machinery - Kelvin Leibold, Iowa State University

Construction Machinery - Frank Manfredi, Manfredi & Associates, Inc.

Industrial Markets - Dan Meckstroth, MAPI, Inc.

Material Handling and Metalworking Machinery - Ken Kramer, Global Insight

Wind Power - Dale Reckman, The Global Wind Network

Be sure to plan now to attend the NFPA's 2011 Industry and Economic Outlook Conference being held August 15-17, 2011 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel - Schaumburg, Illinois. See you there!

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