May 14, 2015
York, PA – RG Group is proud to announce that Ed Stum, Vice President of Manufacturing and Dave Hoke, Engineer/Project Manager have earned their Certified Fluid Power Hydraulic Specialist (CFPHS) certification. CFPHS certification is one of many professional certifications that can be earned in the fluid power industry and is administered through the International Fluid Power Society.
This particular level of achievement and certification is geared for those designing systems, writing specifications and sizing and selecting hydraulic components for mobile and industrial operating machinery. As certified Hydraulic Specialists, Ed and Dave will design systems which are drafted to fluid power essential practices supported by National and International Standards. The realization of this accomplishment brings with it improved reliability, greater efficiency, reduced liability and decreased environmental impact in future work. Both Ed and Dave plan to continue the path to additional certification with the intent of earning the designation Certified Fluid Power Engineer (CFPE).
Rich Freeh, President and Chief Executive Officer of RG Group, stated, “Our business model is based on creating a competitive advantage through technology for our customers. Industry certifications are a great way to demonstrate the trusted expertise customers depend on from a tri-technology motion control supplier. Ed and Dave are key to our Engineered Solutions Team. We are very pleased that both have earned their CFPHS certifications.”