PTDA Learning Hub Why invest in employee training? Competition for talent is growing. According to the 2021 PTDA Member Needs Assessment Survey, employee training ranked among the top five areas distributor members (a.k.a. your competition) plan to invest in the next five years. Offering an employee development program leads to: Better employee performance. Higher employee […]
PTDA welcomes three new members
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), the leading association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, welcomes three new distributors to its membership. Distributors Gordon Russell Limited is a Canadian & family-owned business operating since 1930 supplying and servicing certified engineered products to industry in Western Canada and USA’s Pacific Northwest whose core […]
PTDA Learning Hub
Why invest in employee training? Competition for talent is growing. According to the 2021 PTDA Member Needs Assessment Survey, employee training ranked among the top five areas distributor members (a.k.a. your competition) plan to invest in the next five years. Offering an employee development program leads to: Better employee performance. Higher employee engagement. Improves your […]
PTDA launches PTDA Learning Hub
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) announced the launch of its online learning management system (LMS), the PTDA Learning Hub. With a user-friendly online interface, the PTDA Learning Hub features 17 micro-learns based on the 6th edition of the PTDA Power Transmission Workbook®. Additionally, it includes PDF chapters of the Power Transmission Handbook enhanced with […]
PTDA welcomes six new members
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), the leading association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, welcomes two new distributors, three manufacturers, and one associate to its membership. Distributors Exim Engineering provides power transmission products, conveyor components, gearbox units, speed reducers, and safety products. For over 25 years, Exim’s talented staff has been […]
PTDA 2023 Industry Summit offers new discoveries
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) will convene for the PTDA 2023 Industry Summit in Amelia Island, Fla. on October 19-21, 2023. This year’s program — themed “Discover”— will offer cross-channel networking, shared learning, and collaborative experiences. “The Industry Summit is a great opportunity for our members to step away from routine of the office […]
EPTDA Product Line and Market Intelligence reports
EPTDA’s Product Line and Market Intelligence Reports offer information to enhance your commercial understanding of specific markets and production line processes. This not only contributes to increasing market knowledge, but also facilitates the process of identifying and creating new growth opportunities. As a PTDA member, you have free access to the reports. (Login required) These […]
PT WORK Force expands resources to support PT/MC employers
Locking down top talent and motivating employees to take advantage of future growth opportunities is more important than ever. Because of contributions made by companies and individuals this year to the PTDA Foundation (the charitable arm of Power Transmission Distributors Association) power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) employers are further empowered in their recruitment and retention efforts […]
PTDA Foundation now accepting nominations for 2023 Leadership Awards
The PTDA Foundation is seeking nominations for its Wendy B. McDonald Woman of the Year Award and Robert (Bob) K. Callahan Advancing Leaders Award. The Wendy B. McDonald Woman of the Year Award recognizes a woman who, regardless of where she is in her career, brought change as an integral contributor to the success of […]
PTDA Foundation now accepting nominations for 2023 leadership awards
The PTDA Foundation is seeking nominations for its Wendy B. McDonald Woman of the Year Award and Robert (Bob) K. Callahan Advancing Leaders Award. The Wendy B. McDonald Woman of the Year Award recognizes a woman who, regardless of where she is in her career, brought change as an integral contributor to the success of…
PTDA to host 2023 Canadian Conference
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) will convene for the PTDA 2023 Canadian Conference in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada June 6–8. Delegates in the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry, representing PTDA distributor and manufacturer companies, will be in attendance to broaden cross-channel networks, expand connections and deepen business relationships. “We’re proud of the relationships our U.S. […]
PTDA Community Conversations
Connect, learn, and share knowledge with others in the industry through Community Conversations offered throughout the year. Addressing Customer Needs With e-Commerce May 1, 2023 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Central Register Led by Dean Mueller, Distribution Strategy Group, author of the 2023 Voice of the Customer Report with PTDA member panelists: Toby Tobias, Baldwin […]
PTDA sponsorships and advertising
Capture Attention and Build Awareness Among Channel Partners Sponsorship and advertising opportunities provide the vehicle you need to reach a targeted group of executives who need to know about your brand and products. These opportunities are designed to fit your budget and message. Event Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsorship of in-person networking events is an ideal way […]
EPTDA Product Line and Market Intelligence Reports
EPTDA’s Product Line and Market Intelligence Reports offer information to enhance your commercial understanding of specific markets and production line processes. This not only contributes to increasing market knowledge, but also facilitates the process of identifying and creating new growth opportunities. As a PTDA member, you have free access to the reports. (Login required) Each […]
Nearly $125,000 raised in first stage of PTDA Foundation’s fundraising campaign
February 20, 2023—During the first three months of its 2023 Fund Drive campaign, the PTDA Foundation raised nearly $125,000. Contributions to the annual PTDA Foundation Fund Drive support PT WORK Force®, an initiative to empower PT/MC (power transmission/motion control) industry employers to be more successful in their recruitment and retention efforts. “Our industry makes the […]
PTDA welcomes new member
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), the leading association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, welcomes a new distributor member. Nelson Electric Motors (Opelika, Ala.) Founded in 1968 in Alexander City, Ala., Nelson Electric Motor Service provides expert Electro-Mechanical Repair services to the Central Alabama region. In 2002 and 2013 it expanded […]
PTDA welcomes new member
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), the leading association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, welcomes a new distributor member. Nelson Electric Motors (Opelika, Ala.) Founded in 1968 in Alexander City, Ala., Nelson Electric Motor Service provides expert Electro-Mechanical Repair services to the Central Alabama region. In 2002 and 2013 it expanded…
PIE technology platform launches
Bearing Specialists Association (BSA) and the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) announce the launch of the PIE Technology Platform (PIE), a cloud-based platform giving manufacturers and distributors of industrial products access to the most comprehensive catalog for the exchange of rich content product information. The essential tool for channel partners, PIE provides efficient and seamless […]
Mike McLain and Tammy Balogh Leading PTDA in 2023
The recently-elected 2023 Board of Directors and Manufacturer Council of the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) begin their leadership terms. Mike McLain, vice president, Allied Bearing & Supply Co. (Harahan, La.) assumes the leadership of the association as PTDA President. McLain has been active in PTDA since 2014, serving as a member of numerous task […]
Mike McLain and Tammy Balogh lead PTDA in 2023
Mike McLain, vice president, Allied Bearing & Supply (Harahan, La.), assumes the leadership of the association as PTDA President. McLain has been active in PTDA since 2014, serving as a member of numerous task forces and the Education & Training Committee (now known as the Professional Development Committee). He has been a member of the…
PTDA: A tale of three integrations
Mergers and acquisitions are on the rise across all industries and the PT/MC marketplace is no exception. Not even a global pandemic could sideline M&A activity. Economies of scale and scope, increased market share, tapping into new markets and fresh talent — all can bring great rewards. But what obstacles do companies anticipate? How do […]
The top 5 Coupling Tips articles of 2022
2023 is off and running, but before we dive headlong into all the content we’re excited to bring you in the new year, we want to give 2022 a proper send-off. Here’s a recap of the 5 articles that most captured your attention on Coupling Tips this year. 5. JP Bouchard and Randy Disharoon at the […]
PTDA welcomes three new members
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), the leading association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, welcomes three new member companies. Distributor Members Belt Power (Marietta, Ga.) Belt Power is an independent distributor and fabricator of conveyor system components, including conveyor belts, equipment, accessories, power transmission products, rubber hose, and gasket products. Belt…
PTDA welcomes three new members
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), the leading association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, welcomes three new member companies. Distributor Members Belt Power (Marietta, Ga.) Belt Power is an independent distributor and fabricator of conveyor system components including conveyor belts, equipment, accessories, power transmission products, rubber hoses, and gasket products. Belt […]
Shawn Marken Honored with 2022 Wendy B. McDonald Woman of the Year Award
Shawn Marken, BDI, has been honored as the 2022 recipient of the PTDA Foundation’s Wendy B. McDonald Woman of the Year Award. The award recognizes a woman who has established herself as a critical contributor to her company’s success and has affected positive change in the power transmission/motion control industry at any level in her career. Marken’s career […]