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PTDA (Power Transmission Distributors Association)

PTDA Foundation raises $148,000 during fund drive’s first phase

February 13, 2025 By Puja Mitra Leave a Comment

The PTDA Foundation has raised $148,000 in its 2025 Fund Drive to support recruitment and retention efforts for power transmission and motion control (PT/MC) employees through initiatives like the Building Awareness Campaign, scholarships, and other resources. “Our work is vital to global manufacturing, and the talent we attract drives its growth and success,” says Matt […]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: PTDA (Power Transmission Distributors Association)

Power Transmission leaders gather at PTDA 2024 Industry Summit to broaden horizons

November 14, 2024 By Puja Mitra Leave a Comment

The PTDA 2024 Industry Summit, held at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, CO, brought together over 425 power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry executives to explore the theme “Broadening Horizons. Elevating Excellence.” The event sparked fresh thinking and provided actionable insights for tackling key challenges within the PT/MC sector. Participants engaged in a series of forward-looking […]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: PTDA (Power Transmission Distributors Association)

Four new power transmission and motion control categories introduced for PIE Technology Platform

October 21, 2024 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Bearing Specialists Association (BSA) and the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) announce the introduction of conveyors (material handling), couplings, motors, and linear bearings (round shaft) to the PIE Technology Platform (PIE). These additional product categories bring the total bearing and power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) categories available to 32. Additional categories in development include open gearing, […]

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PTDA Foundation vanguard campaign propels PT WORK Force Initiative

February 12, 2019 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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In 2018, the PTDA Foundation launched PT WORK Force — an initiative to specifically support the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry with Work force Outreach, Research and Knowledge. The initiative’s work is resonating strongly with contributors who are increasing their financial support in 2019 to develop tools needed by PT/MC employers to compete in today’s […]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: PTDA (Power Transmission Distributors Association)

PTDA Foundation endorses Manufacturing Day 2018

July 6, 2018 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Manufacturing Day, scheduled for October 5, 2018, presents an opportunity for power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distributors to support their manufacturer suppliers and raise their own visibility as an employer within their own communities. PT WORK Force, an initiative of PTDA Foundation to help PT/MC employers with employee recruitment, hiring and retention, has three new volunteer […]

Filed Under: Featured, Industry News Tagged With: bwc, PTDA (Power Transmission Distributors Association)

PTDA 2018 Leadership Development Conference

May 7, 2018 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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Dozens of future leaders in the power transmission/motion control industry engaged in a mix of education and interactive exercises and took home powerful tips and strategies from facilitator Matt Mayberry during the PTDA 2018 Leadership Development Conference. Held March 21-23 in San Antonio, Texas, participants in “Transformational Leadership: Becoming a World Class Leader” walked through […]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: PTDA (Power Transmission Distributors Association)

PTDA Foundation now accepting nominations for 2018 Wendy B. McDonald Award

February 23, 2018 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

The PTDA Foundation’s Wendy B. McDonald Award recognizes a woman who has established herself as an integral contributor to her company’s success and brought positive change to the power transmission/motion control industry. The PTDA Foundation established the award in 2014 to honor the memory of Wendy B. McDonald, one of the power transmission/motion control industry’s […]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: PTDA (Power Transmission Distributors Association)

Jim Williams and Chris Curran to lead PTDA in 2018

October 24, 2017 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) elected its 2018 Board of Directors and Manufacturer Council at the annual business meeting during the recent NIBA/PTDA Joint Industry Summit in Hollywood, Fla. Jim Williams, vice president corporate purchasing & supplier relations, Motion Industries Inc. (Birmingham, Ala.) will become PTDA’s president in 2018. He succeeds Tom Clawser. Williams […]

Filed Under: Featured, Industry News Tagged With: PTDA (Power Transmission Distributors Association)

PTDA Foundation presents Wendy B. McDonald Award to Tribby Warfield

October 20, 2017 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

To honor the memory of Wendy B. McDonald, one of the power transmission/motion control industry’s true pioneers, the PTDA Foundation established the Wendy B. McDonald Award. The award acknowledges a woman who has established herself as a critical contributor to her company’s success and has affected positive change within the power transmission/motion control industry. The […]

Filed Under: Featured, Industry News Tagged With: PTDA (Power Transmission Distributors Association)

Revamped PTDA Canadian Conference called a success

June 23, 2017 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

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With a 30% increase in distributor delegate registration, more networking opportunities for all, three dynamic speakers and a fully booked DM-IDEX (one-on-one appointment scheduling session between distributors and manufacturers), the new and improved Canadian Conference was well received by participants. “The DM-IDEX was very, very productive and this has been a very good event overall—the […]

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