PTDA 2023 Industry Summit offers new discoveries

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) will convene for the PTDA 2023 Industry Summit in Amelia Island, Fla. on October 19-21, 2023. This year’s program—themed “Discover”— will offer cross-channel networking, shared learning and collaborative experiences. “The Industry Summit is a great opportunity for our members to step away from routine of the office and spend time connecting face-to-face with people who drive their...

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Bison Gear and Engineering adds Automated Gear Tooth Grinder

The new machine improves product quality and increases production capacity Bison Gear & Engineering Corp., a provider in the power transmission industry, has added an Automated Gear Tooth Grinder to their gear hobbing department. This new equipment offers a range of benefits that improve product quality and increase production capacity. This unique machine frees up capacity on four other machines, improves the quality of gear...

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PTDA welcomes new member

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), an association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, welcomes a new distributor member. Nelson Electric Motors (Opelika, Ala.) Founded in 1968 in Alexander City, Ala., Nelson Electric Motor Service provides expert Electro-Mechanical Repair services to the Central Alabama region. In 2002 and 2013 it expanded operations to Opelika, Ala.,...

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PTDA welcomes three new members

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), an association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, welcomes three new member companies. Distributor Members  Belt Power (Marietta, Ga.) Belt Power is an independent distributor and fabricator of conveyor system components including conveyor belts, equipment, accessories, power transmission products, rubber hose, and gasket products....

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Shawn Marken Honored with PTDA Foundation’s 2022 Wendy B. McDonald Woman of the Year Award

Shawn Marken, BDI, has been honored as the 2022 recipient of the PTDA Foundation’s Wendy B. McDonald Woman of the Year Award. The award recognizes a woman who has established herself as a critical contributor to her company’s success and has affected positive change in the power transmission/motion control industry at any level in her career. Marken’s career began at Bearing Service Co. at a time when women were not given many...

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PTDA Foundation presents Robert K. Callahan Future Leaders Award to Hafeez Hameer

Hafeez Hameer of Garlock Sealing Technologies has been recognized as the second recipient of the Robert K. Callahan Future Leaders Award. Hafeez currently serves as business development manager, Garlock Sealing Technologies –KLOZURE® Seals, a role he assumed in early 2022. His industry peers describe him as someone who “leads with integrity, excitement, and sincerity at Garlock and the PTDA Foundation.” He is not afraid to try new and...

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Michael Cinquemani, Master Power Transmission, honored with PTDA Warren Pike Award

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) has named Michael Cinquemani the 31st recipient of its Warren Pike Award for lifetime achievement in the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry. He received the accolade during the PTDA 2022 Industry Summit on October 28 in Nashville. Established in 1984, the Warren Pike Award honors individuals who have demonstrated outstanding, continuous, long-term support of PTDA...

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