The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), an association representing the industrial power transmission and motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, has added two new manufacturer members, Delta Rotating Solutions LLC and Macnaught USA, and welcomed back Carter Manufacturing Company Inc. Delta Rotating Solutions LLC provides flexible couplings and torque limiters for industrial power transmission applications in manufacturing, packaging, […]
PTDA (Power Transmission Distributors Association)
BSA, PTDA add three categories to PIE platform
The Bearing Specialists Association (BSA) and the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) have added three new product categories—open gearing, enclosed gearing, and adjustable/variable speed drives—to the PIE Technology Platform (PIE). With these additions, PIE now includes 35 bearing and power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) product categories, strengthening its position as a central resource for managing and […]
PTDA Foundation raises $148,000 during fund drive’s first phase
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 […]
Power Transmission leaders gather at PTDA 2024 Industry Summit to broaden horizons
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 […]
Four new power transmission and motion control categories introduced for PIE Technology Platform
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, […]
PTDA Foundation vanguard campaign propels PT WORK Force Initiative
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 […]
PTDA Foundation endorses Manufacturing Day 2018
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 […]
PTDA 2018 Leadership Development Conference
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 […]
PTDA Foundation now accepting nominations for 2018 Wendy B. McDonald Award
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 […]
Jim Williams and Chris Curran to lead PTDA in 2018
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 […]
