Fluid Power Industry Leaders Set to Gather for Industry and Economic Outlook Conference

July 30, 2013 - PRLog -- A record-breaking number of National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) member companies, invited guests, and other fluid power-related industry professionals will converge on Wheeling, Illinois for the highly-acclaimed Industry and Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC) August 12-14, 2013 at the Westin Chicago North Shore.

This year’s conference will offer hard data, critical insight and opportunities in four major areas—Economics, Industry, Technology, and Networking. The schedule is packed with an outstanding lineup of industry experts. IEOC favorites Alan Beaulieu, Eli Lustgarten and John Walker return with engaging presentations.  Conference highlights include:

Economics

Global Economics – An American Perspective, Alan Beaulieu, Institute for Trend Research (ITR)
Global Economics – A European Perspective, John Walker, Oxford Economics

Market Forecasts

Fluid Power Industry Forecast – Ryan Reed, Parker Hannifin Corp.
Fluid Power Customer Markets Overview – Eli Lustgarten, ESL Consultants
Construction Machinery Forecast - David Phillips, Off-Highway Research
Agricultural Machinery Forecast - Dan Manternach, Doane Advisory Services
Heavy Truck Market Forecast - Eric Starks, FTR Associates
Industrial Markets Overview – Don Norman, MAPI, Inc.
Material Handling & Metalworking Market Forecast - Ken Kremar, Global Insight

Technology

Future Technology Trends: Packaging Industry – Donna Ritson, DDR Communications
Future Technology Trends: Oil & Gas Industry – Rich Carlson and Laura Bell, AMG Research Group

Networking

6th Annual NFPA Education and Technology Foundation Invitational Golf Tournament
IEOC Welcome Reception at Chevy Chase Country Club
Power of Association Reception and Dinner

IEOC Speakers Forum
All questions will be answered at the IEOC Speakers Forum!  Join IEOC’s most popular speakers for an interactive session to close out the first day’s program.

About the NFPA

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