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You are here: Home / Industry News / PTDA welcomes five new members – April 2016

PTDA welcomes five new members – April 2016

April 19, 2016 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), the leading association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, recently welcomed five new member companies.

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Distributor Member

Central de Mangueras S.A. (San Jose, Costa Rica.) is a distributor of mechanical PT components, material handling, motors, hydraulics/pneumatics, linear motion and PT accessories. “We have found that PTDA adds great value to our company. The new market tendencies, products/suppliers and the networking are among the many reasons why we choose to be a part of this Association,” said Ana Cristina Castro Odio, president. Learn more at www.centraldemangueras.com.

Manufacturer Members

Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (Surrey, B.C. Canada) manufactures clutches and brakes, motor/motion control products, and hydraulic and pneumatic components. Dave Bockhold, CEO, said “We are thrilled to be a member of PTDA. To be part of a broad network of manufacturers and distributors that are operating in the same sector presents a unique opportunity to learn and share information on market trends in an effort to guide our collective businesses to greater success.” Learn more at www.kobelt.com.

MasterDrive Inc. (Fort Atkinson, Wisc.) manufactures belt drives and couplings. “We joined PTDA to increase our interaction with our distribution partners and to take advantage of the resources provided by the organization, particularly the Sales History & Outlook Report (SHOR), Industry Sales Guides, industry trends, and PTDA Market Forecast reports,” said Tom Geiger, national sales and marketing manager. Learn more at www.masterdrives.com.

NBK America LLC (King of Prussia, Penn.) is a manufacturer of couplings. Learn more at www.nbk1560.com.

Suburban Manufacturing Inc. (Monticello, Minn.) is a manufacturer of hydraulic and pneumatic components and pumps. Learn more at www.gosuburban.com.

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) is the leading global association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel. Headquartered in Chicago, PTDA represents power transmission/motion control distribution firms that generate more than $16 billion in sales and span over 3,400 locations. PTDA members also include manufacturers that supply the PT/MC industry.

The PTDA provides networking, targeted education, relevant information and leading-edge business tools to help distributors and manufacturers meet marketplace demands competitively and profitably. For more information, visit www.ptda.org.

 

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