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The recently-elected 2022 Board of Directors and Manufacturer Council of the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) begins their leadership terms. JP Bouchard, vice president, General Bearing Service Inc. (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) assumes the leadership of the association as PTDA President. Bouchard has been active in PTDA since 2015 when he served on the editorial board…

The recently-elected 2022 Board of Directors and Manufacturer Council of the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) begins their leadership terms. JP Bouchard, vice president, General Bearing Service Inc. (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) assumes the leadership of the association as PTDA President. Bouchard has been active in PTDA since 2015 when he served on the editorial board […]

PTDA has partnered with First Research, a leading provider of market analysis tools to help sales and marketing teams perform faster and smarter, open doors and close more deals. This industry intelligence will help you discover opportunities present in end-user industry verticals. Download the latest End-User Market Briefing Report: “Industrial Control Products Manufacturing” Each End-User […]

Are you an employee of a PTDA member company and interested in volunteering? Complete the interest form and return it to PTDA or contact PTDA at[email protected]or +1.312.516.2100. Volunteers are critical to PTDA’s success, donating time and expertise to develop programs that benefit distributor and manufacturer members as a whole. As a PTDA volunteer, you’ll […]

As the employment landscape continued to change in 2021, more than ever, employers required resources and tools to seek, retain and support quality employees. For those in the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry, the need is even greater as companies look to build an essential workforce. The PT WORK Force initiative of the PTDA Foundation […]

电力传输经销商协会(PTDA) has named Pamela Kan the 30th recipient of its Warren Pike Award for lifetime achievement in the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry. She received her award during the PTDA 2021 Industry Summit on October 22 in Atlanta. Established in 1984, the Warren Pike Award honors individuals who have demonstrated […]

A past president and 25-year PTDA Foundation Trustee, Bob Callahan (formerly SENQCIA MAXCO LLC) was passionate about the mission of the PTDA Foundation. Bob passed away in early 2021 and, in recognition of his commitment to the advancement of new talent within the power transmissions/motion control (PT/MC) industry, the PTDA Foundation created the Robert K. […]

Wendy B. McDonald was one of the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry’s true pioneers. To honor her memory, in 2014, the PTDA Foundation established the Wendy B. McDonald Award. It recognizes a woman who has established herself as a critical contributor to her company’s success and has affected positive change within the PT/MC industry. This […]

How to Better Manage Your Energy to Feel Less Stress November 5 11:00am-12:00pm Central Register now Join Cindi Ackrill, MD, PCC, Certified Stress Mastery Educator to learn new ways to approach stress management as energy management using the latest science and your hard-earned wisdom. It’s no secret that so many of us feel overwhelmed and […]

PT / MC公司的任何员工是邀请部分icipate in a PT WORK Force webinar for no additional charge. Our goal is to help you hire the best team for your company. Using Emotional Intelligence and Skills Assessments to Screen Candidates August 20 1:00 – 2:00pm Central Register Ever wonder if you chose the […]

Industry Summit October 20-23, 2021 #PTDA21IS Registration Information & Policies Register Online To register online, log in with your email address and password (information is pre-populated based on your login). Once logged in, you will also have the opportunity to register others from your company. For assistance logging in, email PTDA or call at +1.312.516.2100. […]

电力传输经销商协会(PTDA) will convene for the PTDA 2021 Industry Summit in Atlanta, Georgia October 20-23, 2021. With 550 delegates in the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry expected to attend, representing over 200 PTDA distributor and manufacturer companies, the Industry Summit—themed “Connect”—will offer cross-channel networking, shared learning, and collaborative experiences. Connect will […]

因为se of the generous contributions made by companies and individuals to the PTDA Foundation, PT/MC employers are further empowered in their recruitment and retention efforts. So far in 2020 and early 2021, PT WORK Force has helped employers: You compete with every other employer out there. Download Eric Chester’s webinar, Winning the Labor War: Finding […]

According to PTDA’s Voice of the End Customer Report, having a product available when your end customer needs it should be considered table stakes. In order to build customer loyalty and retain customers, you need to provide value and you can do this through the supply chain. Supply Chain Discovery Document Use the Supply Chain […]

Value Proposition It has never been more important to differentiate your company in today’s competitive markets. Your competition is increasingly providing a robust multichannel experience and competitors are rapidly changing customer expectations. PTDA’s Voice of the End Customer Report reinforces that a strong, credible value proposition that is well communicated is essential and will be […]

Distributors Do you have new or transitioning employees who don’t understand all the ins-and-outs of industrial distribution? Would training on industrial distribution as a business enhance your employees’ performance? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, Elements of Industrial Distribution is your go-to resource for training high functioning employees. Available online and […]

Board of Directors PTDA’s Board of Directors establishes the Association’s strategic direction, policies, and programs. Officers and directors are elected annually at the PTDA Annual Business Meeting by distributor members of the Association. Two remaining voting positions are held by the chair and vice-chair of the Manufacturer Council, elected annually by PTDA’s manufacturer members. The […]

PTDA is bringing the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry together to connect, learn, and share knowledge through PTDA Community Conversations. These conversations are scheduled throughout the year to allow PTDA members to discuss important topics with their peers in the PT/MC industry. Starting with a two-part series on sales transformation, PTDA members will gather on […]

Connect, learn and share knowledge with others in the industry through community conversations offered throughout the year. Transform Your Sales Process to Build Profits While sales transformation was occurring long before the pandemic hit, it became an even more pressing business management issue when field sales reps were no longer able to visit customers in […]

March 16, 2021 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Central With few opportunities to connect with distributors in the past year, it has been more difficult to showcase the products and solutions you have to support your mutual customers. The PTDA Virtual Trade Show offers you the opportunity to do this while reaching multiple distributors in one day. […]

PTDA’s revised 6th Edition Power Transmission Handbook is an excellent primer to educate every member of your team. Strengthen your competitive advantage by ensuring your sales and customer service staff are adequately equipped to support your customers by providing solutions in a way that builds loyalty and trust. The updated 6th Edition has enhanced content […]

PTDA is hosting its first Virtual Trade Show on March 16, giving power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) manufacturers and distributors the opportunity to focus on PT/MC product knowledge and channel partner relationships. During the virtual trade show, PTDA manufacturer and associate members will showcase their products through virtual exhibit booths, technical sessions, and product demos. Exhibitors […]

The third quarter 2020 Sales History & Outlook Report (SHOR) released by the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) indicates the severity of the year-over-year decline in U.S. industrial production and in the PTDA Distributor and Manufacturer Total Sales Indices are easing relative to tentative second-quarter lows. The PTDA Distributors Total Sales Index in the third […]

电力传输经销商协会(PTDA), the leading association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, welcomed three new member companies. New Distributor Member TBC, Inc. Texas Bearing Company (Amarillo, Texas) is an independent distributor of bearings, power transmission equipment, fluid power components, and a full line of screening, crushing, washing, and material […]

电力传输经销商协会(PTDA) elected its 2021 Board of Directors and Manufacturer Council to lead the Association next year. Brian Davis, executive vice president/COO, B & D Industrial (Norcross, Ga.), was re-elected as PTDA’s president in 2021. Davis has been active in PTDA since 2010 when he joined the Research & Innovation Committee […]