In January and July of each year, the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) conducts its Industry & Market Outlook Survey. The July 2012 survey was sent to marketing representatives of NFPA manufacturing and distributor members.
Whereas the results are prepared as a service to members, we do not feel it appropriate to share all of the results. However, the results of the following question piqued our interest:
What are you expectations for 2013?
|
Major Decrease |
Moderate Decrease |
Little or No Change |
Moderate Increase |
Major Increase |
|
|
Overall U.S. Economy |
2% |
22% |
35% |
40% |
1% |
|
U.S. Fluid Power Industry |
2% |
17% |
36% |
42% |
3% |
|
At Your Company |
1% |
6% |
29% |
22% |
9% |
The mission of the NFPA is to strengthen the fluid power industry and their members by:
- Building and connecting members to an educated fluid power workforce
- Promoting the technological advancement of fluid power
- Serving as a forum where all fluid power channel partners work together
We would love to hear from you. What are your expectations for 2013?
