Sun Hydraulics names new center after founder – Robert E. Koski Center of Engineering Innovation

Introducing the Robert E. Koski Center of Engineering Innovation Expanded R&D efforts at Sun Hydraulics find a home in the new Koski Center in Sarasota, Florida Sun Hydraulics names new center of engineering innovation after founder Robert E. Koski Sun Hydraulics recently honored the legacy of founder Robert Koski in a dedication ceremony, marking the … Read more

Festo Product Spotlight – CMMT-ST Servo Drives, for extra low voltage

The extremely small servo drive CMMT-ST performs positioning and movement tasks up to 300 W, highly efficiently, dynamically, and precisely, point-to-point or by interpolation. And it can be easily commissioned in no time, via the Festo Automation Suite and the integrated auto-tuning function. Benefits: Very efficient for tasks with low power requirements up to 300 … Read more

IFP Group of Companies welcomes Trace Tuthill. Trace is starting as a new Engineer in our EHA (Electro-Hydraulic Automation) office

  Please welcome Trace Tuthill to the IFP Group of Companies!  Trace recently completed his engineering studies (via online) through Iowa State University. He became aware of IFP through the Fluid Power Club at ISU. Trace will be working under the direction of Chad Burlingham in the Cedar Rapids office, and can be reached at: ttuthill@ifpusa.com. … Read more

The NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge – IFP gives presentation to 70 participating students

The NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge is a competition that challenges college engineering students to redesign a traditional bicycle using hydraulics as the mode of power transmission. This program was designed to support teams of undergraduate students through a senior capstone design project or extracurricular project. Students develop a fluid powered vehicle without the use … Read more

IFP plans building expansion in Cedar Rapids

Iowa Fluid Power Plans Building Expansion in Cedar Rapids. Iowa Fluid Power (IFP), its sister company Electro-Hydraulic Automation (EHA) and their real estate arm Blairs Buildings, LLC., have announced plans for a major building expansion in Cedar Rapids. IFP is a distributor of fluid power products such as, hydraulic and pneumatic valves, cylinders and pumps.The current site, located … Read more

Hawkeye Community College Tour

Hawkeye Community College Students Tour IFP A popular class at Hawkeye Community College in Cedar Falls, Iowa recently toured the facilities of IFP/EHA in Cedar Rapids. Led by Instructor Carl Carey, the 23 students in attendance toured the IFP/EHA facilities led by Engineering Director, Brian Tritle. Popular Fluid Power Instructor at Hawkeye Community College brings … Read more

University of IFP Recruiting Event

IFP participates in UNK Job Fair. On October 14th and 15th, IFP team members participated in a job fair at the University of Nebraska Kearney (UNK) campus to recruit potential candidates for our University of IFP program to onboard, train and hire & locate students interested in pursuing a career in the Motion Control industry … Read more

Corridor Business Journal Award

IFP Awarded Fastest Growing Business Award. Iowa Fluid Power returns to the Corridor Business Journal’s list of fastest growing companies. On June 5th, 2019 IFP was recognized as one of the 25 fastest growing companies in the Corridor. The Corridor is considered the area that includes Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the surrounding area. To … Read more