Review Nominees for the 2011 Manufacturer Council
The election of the 2011 Manufacturer Council will take place at the Annual Business Meeting on Friday, October 22, 2010, held in conjunction with the PTDA Industry Summit in Phoenix, Ariz. Click here to review the nominees for the 2011 council.

Review Nominees for the 2011 Board of Directors
Election of the 2011 Board will take place at the Annual Business Meeting on Friday, October 22, 2010, held in conjunction with the PTDA Industry Summit in Phoenix, Ariz. Click here to review the nominees for the 2011 board.

Build the Skills of Your Salesforce at the Four Pillars of the Sales Profession Seminar
Sales professionals require ongoing practice and training in order to succeed. Sales managers who understand this critical concept believe in affording their salespeople opportunities to acquire new skills, increase productivity and reach their goals. Offered on October 5-7, 2010, the "Four Pillars of the Sales Profession" is a 2 1/2-day seminar that will focus on each attendee's selling situation. Learn more and register today.

A New Resource for Creating an Essential Document! PTDA Releases "Guidelines for Creating a Distributor/Manufacturer Agreement"
Identified by PTDA members as one of the top ten issues between a distributor and manufacturer, the Industry Relations Committee has created a comprehensive distributor/manufacturer agreement template focused on the elements that need to be considered when entering a formal relationship. The "Guidelines for Developing a Distributor/Manufacturer Agreement: A Components Checklist" is a powerful resource for outlining the parameters of a mutually profitable partnership. Offered to non-members for $349, PTDA members can download the guidelines at no charge.

Take Advantage of the Exclusive Package for PTDA Members at the 2011 Hannover Fair
Looking to increase global awareness of your brand, expand sales or evaluate the latest products, trends and competition? Then exhibit in the PTDA/EPTDA Pavilion at the Hannover Messe (Fair), April 4-8, 2011 in Hannover, Germany.

Don't Miss the EPTDA Convention in Malta
PTDA members can take advantage of member rates for the 2010 EPTDA Convention in Malta. Learn more about the program!

Bad Debt Losses? PTDA's New Partner Coface Can Help
Credit management services from Coface can help you get paid for the goods and services delivered to your customers. PTDA members receive discounted rates on credit collections.

MD-IDEX Scheduling is Underway!
MD-IDEX is why everyone comes to the Industry Summit! MD-IDEX features two components to bring together top-level industry executives. The first component is scheduled appointments. There are 7 appointments of 20 minutes each. Appointment scheduling is done online in advance of the Industry Summit. Distributors can schedule appointments from August 26 to September 16. Manufacturers can schedule appointments from September 20 to October 1. Learn more!

Kick Off the Industry Summit on October 21 with Motion Control Panel Discussion
Take full advantage of your registration for the 50th Anniversary Industry Summit by arriving in time for the Motion Control Panel Discussion, starting at 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 21. Learn more!

Reserve Your Space at IFPE: The International Exposition for Power Transmission in 2011
IFPE, the leading international exposition and technical conference for hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and mechanical power transmission components, systems and controls, will be held on March 22-26, 2011, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Save 15% on exhibit space.

Register for the PTDA 2010 Industry Summit by September 15 and Save!
The PTDA 2010 Industry Summit has been designed to maximize your return on investment. Register today for the PTDA 50th Anniversary Industry Summit!

Industrial Careers Pathway® Links PTDA Distributors and Manufacturers to Potential Employees!
The new ICP Web site features facts and information about the industry, faces and voices of industrial distribution, and connects young adults with employers and career development opportunities. Visit the new site and see how we're connecting you to the future of industrial distribution! Visit the new ICP Web site to learn more!

Deliver Your Advertising Message Year-Round to Stay Connected
PTDA's e-newsletter, Spotlight, reaches nearly 1,000 opt-in distributors each month. Available to PTDA manufacturer and associate members, your ad can be featured in one of five spots each month. Download our rate card and contact Ascend Media to learn more about advertising your brand and product line in Spotlight.

Take a Stand against the Employee Free Choice Act
The Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) (H.R. 1409, S. 560) is pending legislation in the United States which aims to "amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an easier system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations." PTDA opposes the legislation as detrimental to both manufacturers and distributors and urges its members to actively pursue its defeat. Learn more and voice your opposition to your Member of Congress.

PTDA Spotlight: Balancing Online and Print Catalogs
Questions and even confusion persist as to the role online catalogs and online selling should play for distributors. Learn about the challenges that come with moving business online in this month's Spotlight

What Can be Done to Help Increase the Life of a Motor?
Find out what you can do to increase the life of a motor with this month's Tech Tip.

PTDA Brings You the Latest Member News
Discover the most recent branch openings, acquisitions, promotions, awards and other news from PTDA member companies.

Manufacturer Sales on the Rise in U.S. and Canada According to PTDA's June 2010 Market Outlook Report
Sales of power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) products by U.S. manufacturers sales rose 2.0 percent while sales by Canadian manufacturers dropped 13.1 percent according to May 2010 sales data in PTDA's Market Outlook Report.