Michael Ference Fluid Power Marketing

I had the privilege of attending the 2018 International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans this week.  It was a huge success in two ways. 1.  It was a great show with lots of fluid power components on display.  There were some boats too! Being at this show and talking with many exhibitors, both fluid power and other boat supplies, I have come to realize what an important market the work boat market is for our industry.  There are many applications where the power, precision, and durability of fluid power systems are required.  Not only that, but the sheer number of fluid power companies at the WorkBoat Show make it a significant fluid power event. 2.  This was my first time visiting New Orleans and I was very impressed in several ways.  It is a scenic and historic city, the people are very friendly, and the Big Easy is just that, a laid back place. I took a quick stroll down Bourbon Street and had the opportunity to sample some authent...

The International WorkBoat Show is a conference and expo for commercial vessel owners, operators, and builders as well as suppliers and vendors who serve them.  The 2018 event will be held at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans on November 28-30, 2018. This is a very interesting market and one that uses lots of fluid power technology in many areas.  You can visit their website for more information and here is a link .  Fluid power is used in many areas of industry, public service, leisure, and maritime applications.  The WorkBoat Show will have many examples of the latter. In our quest to cover fluid power technology wherever it works will include work boats as the examples at this important show will be covered in future issues.   Fluid Power World has become an excellent source of fluid power information and our coverage continues to grow.  For more information about us, please visit our website.