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Advancing distribution and the industry

EPTDA was founded in 1998 as a premier platform for distributors and manufacturers in the power transmission & motion control industry, with the MISSION to advance distribution and strengthen members to be successful, profitable and competitive in a changing market environment. EPTDA today is Europe’s leading organisation representing 200 distributor and manufacturer member companies.

EPTDA’s value proposition to members includes the following tangible benefits:

NETWORKING & BRAND AWARENESS

First-Rate Networking Channel: Gain access to 300+ PT/MC industry decision makers on one common platform

Blue Book: Reach out to thousands of qualified PT/MC contacts with FREE Company Profile and impactful advertising options at reduced rates. The Blue Book is a seal of quality and powerful business card in the industry, featuring contact details of EPTDA members’ executives and other key information on products and services, as well as an “association review”

Social Media: connect to industry peers to exchange experience and discuss topical issues on LinkedIn, EPTDA Group or follow us on Twitter @EPTDA

MARKET RESEARCH & INDUSTRY TRENDS

Business Intelligence & Market Research: Association intelligence reports (Trend Data Survey, Benchmarking Analysis and Distribution Flight Deck) and other global analyses and trend reports

EPTDA’s Economic Forecaster: dedicated bimonthly economic forecasts, quarterly market outlook reports and executive seminars provided by world renowned economist and forecaster Alan Beaulieu, President of the Institute for Trend Research(ITR®)

EU Monitoring & Legal Updates: Keep track on the latest EU legislative developments and their direct impact on the PT/MC industry and your business – paving the way to public affairs

EDUCATION

EPTDA Academy Executive Programmes: in association with Nyenrode Business University (Netherlands), the EPTDA has developed Executive Programmes designed specifically for Business Executives and Young Potentials in the Power Transmission and Motion Control, and Distribution Industries

Executive education: Sharpen your insight into the industry and business management with the Executive Development Seminars and Annual Convention educational sessions

Training & Development Programmes: the EPTDA is continually creating new ways to offer its member tailor-made training and development seminars

TANGIBLE VALUE

Added Value: Take advantage of strategic alliances with selected partners and save on costs

Incentive Programmes: Benefit from specific incentives on targeted actions and projects

PTDA (EPTDA affiliate organisation): Access to membership benefits of our sister organization in the USA and preferential registration rates at the PTDA Industry Summit

LEADING INDUSTRY EVENTS

World-Class Annual Conventions: Unparalleled, most cost-effective platform for premium networking, executive education and business development at member discounted rates

All Committees’ Days: Have a say in the association and contribute to defining its future through committee and council activities, projects and programmes

VIP Access & Representation @ Key PT/MC Fairs: EPTDA has developed strong partnerships with leading fair organisers to secure its members cost-effective ways to participate in key industry events e.g. EPTDA pavilion at Hannover Fair

ETHICS & BEST PRACTICES

Best Practices: EPTDA’s Required Information Change Process (RICP) constitutes a basic "Code of Conduct" between a Manufacturer and its Distributor, with regard to exchange of information, data format, and timelines for delivery of same

Ethical Commitment: EPTDA’s Ethical Roadmap sets broad guidelines and minimum level recommendations for committing to a sustainable and competitive business

Charity Project: As a vital part of its ethical policy and activities, EPTDA partners with international or local organisations to support projects contributing to the welfare of society and the environment

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Information Platform: Make use of EPTDA prime communication tools: eMotion, EPTDA’s bimonthly electronic newsletter; leading-edge, interactive corporate website; Blue Book; LinkedIn – EPTDA Group; Twitter (www.twitter.com/EPTDA); online surveys; newsflashes and qualified media network

Members Area : privileged access to the secured area of the EPTDA website compiling highly valuable economic, market and industry reports, analyses, researches and presentations. For members only!

For more details about all these tangible advantages, the EPTDA invites you to navigate this "Benefits" section. Should you have further enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact EPTDA +32 2 709 22 12.

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