The NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge (FPVC) thrives because of the invaluable support of our event hosts and sponsors. These NFPA members and Pascal Society donors provide essential components, resources, and expertise, empowering student teams to develop critical skills and inspiring the next generation of fluid power professionals. Their support has allowed NFPA to expand this program to involve even more universities, growing to include more participants year over year.
Their involvement is about more than providing components. Program Sponsors engage directly with students, offering mentorship and building connections that enrich the learning experience. While they supply the key parts that enable students to design, build, and optimize their fluid power vehicles, the hands-on experience equips participants with technical knowledge and problem-solving skills that prepare them for real-world challenges.
Product Suppliers help make advanced technologies accessible in a classroom setting, allowing students to experiment with innovative tools and explore the versatility of fluid power systems across various applications.
These interactions often lead to career opportunities while showcasing sponsors’ commitment to workforce development and industry advancement. Sponsorship is exclusively available to Pascal Society donors, ensuring deep investment in the future of fluid power. Parker Hannifin, the program’s founding sponsor, laid the foundation for this initiative, and we are grateful for their continued support.
We extend our gratitude to the following companies for their contributions to the FPVC:
- Program Sponsors: Applied Fluid Power, IFP Motion Solutions Inc., IMI, SunSource
- Product Suppliers: Brennan Industries, Danfoss Power Solutions, Famic Technologies, Helios Technologies, HYDAC, Lubrizol, Source Fluid Power
- Founding Sponsor: Parker Hannifin
Looking ahead, there are many ways to get involved in the FPVC. Sponsorship, mentorship, or judging offers a direct opportunity to impact the future workforce and advance the fluid power industry and recruit the latest generation of talent. To learn more or to get involved, contact sscaccianoce@nfpa.com or save the date to join us at one of the upcoming competitions.
IMI plc: April 9-11, 2025, in Rockford, Illinois.
Danfoss Power Solutions: April 23-25, 2025 in Ames, Iowa.
IFP Motion Solutions Inc.: April 30-May 2 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.