Robert K. Asdal is executive director of the Hydraulic Institute (HI), a trade association of more than 100 manufacturing companies worldwide. HI is best known for its world-class standards, industry guidelines and education courses. HI represents the industry in Washington, D.C., particularly on the U.S. Department of Energy pump efficiency rulemaking. Asdal led in creating “Pump Systems Matter” (PSM) to help energy-intense companies, municipalities and utilities save energy while improving their profitability through education courses and pump systems assessments. Asdal holds a B.S. in electrical engineering and previously served as a member of the Board of the National Association of Manufacturers and Council of Manufacturing Associations. He also serves on the Editorial Advisory Board of Pumps & Systems magazine.