EPTDA to Celebrate 15th Anniversary in Venice

Eptda-logo If you’re a Power Transmission Distributor looking into expanding your international business, you might consider joining the EPTDA, the leading association for the industrial distribution channel in Europe.

Celebrating its 15th anniversary at their convention next month in Venice, EPTDA (EMEA Power Transmission Distributors Association) membership encompasses 220 companies from Europe, the Middle East and Africa. It brings together distributors, manufacturers and associates in the mechanical power transmission and motion control (PT/MC) industry from across 30 countries.

EPTDA distributor and manufacturer companies cover more than 15 product categories within the EPTDA, and are active in a range of end markets, including but not limited to Food & beverage equipment; Mining & dredging; Automotive; Industrial machinery; Agriculture equipment; Power generation; Material handling equipment; and Pulp & paper.

Venice-canal The association has grown at a steady pace since its foundation in 1998. In 2013, 19 new companies have joined the association. EPTDA currently has a membership representing over 25 billion euros annual sales volume and 250,000 employees. The association’s mission is to strengthen its members in the industrial distribution channel to be successful, profitable and competitive in serving customers according to the highest standards.

“Some 400 A-List Manufacturers & Distributors and guests in the mechanical power transmission industry will gather in Venice next month to mark the 15th anniversary of this premier community for qualified members, promoting open dialogue and mutual respect, business integrity, honesty and fairness. It’s going to be our biggest convention ever – with all the key players of the industry engaging in an open dialogue on one common floor. It’s going to be a spectacular event!” said Hans Hanegreefs, Executive Vice President, EPTDA.

For more information read this article in Bearing-News.Com or visit www.eptda.org. To see how industrial distribution management software by Tribute, Inc. can help streamline your business processes, visit www.tribute.com.