Released quarterly at the end of February, May, August, and November, the PTDA Market Forecast Report delivers market trend information to help you: * Be more confident in defining your strategic priorities * Reallocate your marketing budget to target customers in industries showing the most promise * Shift emphasis from an industry on a downward […]

In this session, Austin Lowry, CEO of e-commerce consultant firm TraceCX, will discuss what distributors and manufacturers in the industrial distribution space need to know about e-commerce no matter what stage of the journey they are on. From industry trends to strategies around product data, participants will take away a better understanding of where they […]

June 7-9 #PTDA22CC DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal Montreal, QC Schedule of Events Tuesday, June 7 8:00am-2:00pm Golf Outing 5:00-7:00 pm Networking Reception Wednesday, June 8 8:00-9:00 am Breakfast 9:00-9:30am Welcome Introductions & Remarks 9:30-10:30 am Opening Keynote: Clearing the Way: Leading from the Front with Mark Gasparotto 10:30-11:00 am Morning Break 11:00 am-12:00 pm PT […]

University of Innovative Distribution March 21-24, 2022 JW Marriott Indianapolis Hotel Indianapolis, Ind. Registration Now Open! Final registration deadline: March 6, 2022 PTDA’s University of Innovative Distribution – UID offers an annual, intensive four-day educational program focused on the unique needs of the distribution industry. With over 40 courses on the key functional disciples relevant […]

6th Edition Power Transmission Handbook PTDA’s revised 6th Edition Power Transmission Handbook® is the perfect 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. Grab the […]

The Product & Price Information Format (PPIF) is a standardized format for electronic transmission of manufacturer price and product updates. With a standardized format, the electronic transmission of this data is more accurate and more efficient than sending paper files or files in a format that is difficult to upload. The manual labor involved in […]

Understanding Customer Use of PT/MC Products PTDA’s Industry Sales Guides offer an inside look at where and how power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) products are utilized in a variety of specific industries. PTDA member company employees can use this tool to identify new markets, increase add-on sales to existing customers, and conduct team training. Developed by […]

我2022年3月21 - 24日,印第安纳波利斯JW万豪酒店ndianapolis, Ind. Registration Now Open! Early bird registration deadline: January 31, 2022 Final registration deadline: March 6, 2022 PTDA’s University of Innovative Distribution – UID offers an annual, intensive four-day educational program focused on the unique needs of the distribution industry. With over 40 courses on the key […]

Winning the War for Talent: Proven Strategies to Attract, Hire and Retain Your Most Valuable Asset About This Series The war for talent is escalating. Some organizations are ill-prepared to handle the challenges of an increasingly complex labor market, shackled by the “we’ve always done it this way” mentality. Others are thriving, armed with analytical […]

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), the leading association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, welcomed two new member companies. With expertise in industrial chain and manufacturing solutions, such as lasers and metal detection, Connexus (Langley, British Columbia, Canada) has over 150 years of combined industry experience. Its chains are engineered, designed, […]

Demand for qualified employees is outpacing the labor supply and quit rates are near all-time highs. Providing a competitive total reward packages is vital to attracting and retaining key employees. The results of this study provide the steps and resources for evaluating the competitiveness of your compensation levels and benefit offerings. The PTDA Foundation has […]

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 […]

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (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 […]

Any employee of a PT/MC company is invited to participate 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. […]

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (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 […]

Because 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 […]