About PIE The Product Information Exchange (PIE) is a standard format for the exchange of rich product content between manufacturers and distributors. Rich product content includes images and product attributes. Having a standard common schema developed by distributors and manufacturers eliminates the need for each manufacturer to identify, map, define and interpret attribute definitions and […]
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PTDA Transmissions: Lessons from the Pandemic past can shape the future
It’s been two years since our world was thrust into the throes of a global pandemic, forcing PTDA member companies to respond in agile and decisive ways. Although the term pandemic itself remains part of the culture, by most accounts we are beginning to emerge from this remarkable point in history. Where do things go — […]
PTDA Webinar: Transform Your Sales Data to Identify PT/MC Revenue ‘Sweet Spots”
May 20, 2022 1:00–2:00 pm Central Register Now Sales data is one of – if not your most valuable- resources. But many companies struggle with how to clean and manage their data for better analysis. And every company is on a different stage of its analytics journey. This session will focus on the foundations of […]
PTDA Foundation now accepting nominations for 2022 Leadership Awards
The PTDA Foundation is seeking nominations for its Wendy B. McDonald Woman of the Year Award and Robert (Bob) K. Callahan Future Leaders Award, respectively. As the charitable arm of the Power Transmission Distributors Association, the PTDA Foundation champions education, outreach, and research initiatives relevant to the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry that enhance the […]
PTDA: Understanding customer use of PT/MC products
PTDA’s Industry Sales Guides offer an inside look at where and how power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) products are utilized in a variety of specific industries. PTDA member company employees can use this tool to identify new markets, increase add-on sales to existing customers, and conduct team training. Developed by both current and former distributor and […]
Nearly $120,000 raised in first stage of PTDA Foundation’s Fundraising Campaign
During the first three months of its 2022 Fund Drive campaign, the PTDA Foundation raised nearly $120,000 of its 2022 fundraising goal. Contributions to the annual PTDA Foundation Fund Drive support PT WORK Force®, an initiative to empower PT/MC (power transmission/motion control) industry employers to be more successful in their recruitment and retention efforts. “The […]
PTDA Canadian Conference sponsorships
Sponsorships Boost Your Company’s Recognition with a Sponsorship! You will: Capture the attention of industry executives Receive exclusive exposure as the number of sponsorships is limited Support your industry by making it possible for PTDA to provide a high caliber educational program loaded with relevant information Sponsorship form Capitalize on all sponsor benefits when you […]
Peers and partners to convene for PTDA 2022 Canadian Conference
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) will convene for the PTDA 2022 Canadian Conference in Montreal, Quebec, Canada June 7–9. Delegates in the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry, representing PTDA distributor and manufacturer companies, will be in attendance to broaden cross-channel networks, expand connections and deepen business relationships. “This is a long-awaited opportunity for PTDA […]
PTDA: Cost of Goods Sold Format & Guidelines
Distributors are familiar and comfortable with receiving information from manufacturers on an almost constant basis—product and price information updates, new product announcements, backorder notices. There are also times when information goes the other way—from distributor to manufacturer. For a manufacturer, information from their distributors about who is buying their product can assist in creating products […]
PT WORK Force Webinar Series: Winning the War for Talent
Winning the War for Talent: Proven Strategies to Attract, Hire and Retain Your Most Valuable Asset About This Series The war for talent is escalating. Some organizations are ill-prepared to handle the challenges of an increasingly complex labor market, shackled by the “we’ve always done it this way” mentality. Others are thriving, armed with analytical […]