The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), an association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, welcomes Eastern Sales as a new distributor member and Proton.ai as an associate member.
Distributor
Eastern Sales, with over 50 years of combined experience, specializes in finding difficult-to-find items. Additionally, through its industrial belt division, the company can install belts as wide as 72 inches. “As a small independent distributor, the opportunity to join PTDA was a no-brainer. The relationships we will build within this network will give us the opportunity for growth,” says owner Grady Burchfield.
Associate
Proton.ai is an AI-powered customer relationship management program built specifically for distributors. It helps distributors transition from routine check-ins to proactive, consultative conversations. Using AI, the program identifies which customers need attention, locates lapsed accounts, and finds gaps in customer spending so representatives always know the best step to increase revenue.
“We’re on a mission to help distributors adopt AI and modernize their sales process. We’ve seen impressive results with PTDA members using our CRM, and we’re excited to continue sharing best practices and drive meaningful revenue growth within the distribution industry and the PTDA community,” says Dasha Shakov, head of marketing.
