On today’s show, our guests are Bob Dubiel and Thrayesh Namboodiri of Kelco Industries. Bob is the President, and Thrayesh a Product Engineer. Kelco Industries is a family-owned company that focuses on designing and building reliable components for fluid power systems.

Bob and Thrayesh are joining to discuss the guiding principles of Kelco Industries, as well as the different markets they serve.

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Today’s episode is part of a special series were doing to focus on the cutting-edge fluid power technologies and customer solutions on display at the 2025 iVT EXPO.

iVT EXPO is an annual exposition for the off high vehicle design and engineering community, with exhibits that are highly focused on a number of key technologies, including new powertrains, electric and hybrid systems, control systems, sensors, and autonomous technologies. Hydraulics serve as a key enabling technology for these vehicles and many of these systems, iVT EXPO offers an ideal platform for growth and expansion of hydraulics, both in its affiliated education program and on its show floor.

Today’s guest is Al Rebholz, Regional Sales Manager at J.R. Merritt Controls. J.R. Merritt is a member of NFPA’s Controls, IoT, and Data section, specializing in industrial controls and human interface solutions that enhance machine operator productivity, comfort, and safety. We’ve invited Al to our forum today to discuss the applications J.R. Merritt will be showcasing at their iVT EXPO exhibit.

Connect with the host, Eric Lanke, at [email protected] or on LinkedIn at the National Fluid Power Assocation. 

Connect with Al: [email protected]. 

On today’s show, our guests are Darren Lockyer and Chris Rowley. Darren is Vice President of Electronics, and Chris is Vice President of Hydraulics at Bailey International. Bailey provides complete mobile hydraulic solutions, offering both standard and highly customized components to meet the needs of OEMs across demanding industries.

At iVT EXPO USA 2025, Bailey will be showcasing comprehensive solutions designed to support operators of mobile equipment. We invited Darren and Chris into our forum to learn more about the innovative technologies they’ll be exhibiting, and how Bailey’s overall “fingertip-to-tooltip” approach is delivering performance, comfort, and reliability in real-world applications, especially in the work truck market and beyond. Connect with the host, Eric Lanke at [email protected] or on LinkedIn at the National Fluid Power Association.

Connect with our guests Darren Lockyer ([email protected]) and Chris Rowley ([email protected]).

On today’s show, our guest is Dave Coffee. Dave is the Inside Sales lead at Zero-Leak, a company of EPCO. EPCO is a leading manufacturer of products for the fluid power and diesel engine industries, as well as supplying other product lines to the marine industry.

Today, we've invited Dave into our forum to talk about how leak-free sealing solutions are supporting the growing shift toward electrification, particularly in high-stakes applications like automotive systems, hydrogen fuel cells, and nuclear energy. We'll explore how innovations in plug design are helping fluid power remain a critical part of even the most advanced and clean-energy technologies.

Connect with the host, Eric Lanke, at [email protected] or on LinkedIn at the National Fluid Power Association.

Connect with Dave: [email protected].

https://www.zeroleak.com/ 

On today's show, our guest is Jacob Paso. Jacob is the president of Delta Motion. Delta Motion manufactures electrohydraulic motion controllers and remote fieldbus servo controllers for the automotive, steel and aluminum mills, forest products and others. 

Today, we've invited Jacob into our forum to discuss how Industrial Ethernet is advancing motion control in industrial hydraulics, including its benefits, challenges, and impact on components like controllers, valves, and sensors.

Connect with the host, Eric Lanke, at [email protected] or on LinkedIn at the National Fluid Power Association.

 Connect with Jacob: [email protected]. 

On today’s show, our guest is Jim Phillips. Jim is the Outside Salesman at Saporito Finishing Company. Saporito Finishing Company is a leading metal finishing provider offering anodizing, plating, electroless nickel, and chemical film coatings for industries like aerospace, defense, and automotive.

Today, we’ve invited Jim into our forum to discuss how metal finishing processes play a critical role in protecting hydraulic components from corrosion and wear. With a wide range of finishes used across the fluid power industry, Saporito helps ensure the reliability and longevity of hydraulic systems operating in demanding environments.

Connect with the host, Eric Lanke, at [email protected].

Connect with Jim at [email protected] 

On today’s show, our guest is Jason Looman. Jason is the President of Scanreco US, Inc., a company specializing in professional radio remote control systems for heavy-duty applications. Jason spoke on our CID panel at our Annual Conference back in February. Today, we invited him into our forum to discuss key takeaways from his panel, including how IoT integrates with fluid power, emerging customer trends, and what suppliers need to stay competitive.

Connect with the host, Eric Lanke at [email protected] or on LinkedIn at the National Fluid Power Association.

Connect with jason at [email protected]. 

Today, our guest is Ernie Parker. Ernie started learning about fluid power technology in 1965, which led him to teaching it at Hennepin Technical College. In 2019 he was recognized by the International Fluid Power Society and inducted into the inaugural class of the IFPS Hall of Fame for his achievements and contributions to the industry. Ernie also serves as a technical liaison for our hydraulically powered bicycle competition, the Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge.

Today, we’ve invited him into the forum to discuss the advancements he’s witnessed in fluid power technology, some of the unique projects he’s worked on - including his experience consulting on hydraulic systems for amusement park rides at the Mall of America. We’ll also explore the challenges of designing reliable hydraulic systems, as well as what the future holds for the industry. 

Connect with the host, Eric Lanke, at [email protected]  or on LinkedIn at the National Fluid Power Association.

Connect with Ernie Parker at [email protected]. 

Images of Ernie Parker's Projects

On today’s show, our guests are Prabal Malviya and Chad Larish. Prabal is a senior engineer in the Autonomy group and Chad is a principal engineer in the Controls division within Danfoss Power Solutions. Danfoss designs engineered hydraulic, electric, and electronic systems and components, for use primarily in off-highway mobile equipment and attachments. 

We invited Prabal and Chad into our forum to learn more about the range of hydraulic, fluid conveyance, and electrification solutions, including the latest advancements in autonomous boom control, the key technologies driving autonomy in off-highway equipment, and how Danfoss is developing solutions to meet the evolving demands of the industry.

 Connect with Chad: [email protected] 

 Connect with Prabal: [email protected] 

Connect with the host, Eric Lanke, at [email protected] or on LinkedIn at the National Fluid Power Association. 

https://www.danfoss.com/en-us/products/dps/autonomy/#tab-software-engineering-services. 

On today’s show, our guest is Adam Livesay. Adam is the co-founder of Elevat, an Industrial IoT company focused on connecting the industrial world. Elevat powers an ecosystem of smart manufacturers, machines, and connected fleets to deliver intelligent services, products, and outcomes to the marketplace.

Today, we invited him into our forum to discuss key takeaways from his panel, including how IoT integrates with fluid power, emerging customer trends, and what suppliers need to stay competitive.

Connect with Adam at [email protected]. 

Connect with the host, Eric Lanke, at [email protected] or on LinkedIn at the National Fluid Power Association.