Five new companies from the Benelux, France, Spain, and the USA join EPTDA
20/05/2015 Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA)
EPTDA, the leading Power Transmission Distributors Association in the EMEA-region for distribution and manufacturing of mechanical power transmission and motion control (PT/MC) continues to expand and deepen its membership base with high quality distributors and manufacturers in Western Europe and the USA by adding 5 new members this spring: Industrias YUK SA (Spain), Merger SAS (France), Mijnsbergen (The Netherlands), CRC Industries Europe (European parent company of CRC Industries headquartered in the USA) and Hitachi MAXCO ( USA), also a member of our sister organisation PTDA.In total, EPTDA has welcomed 13 new members in these first 5 months of 2015. Talking about the newest members added and about the steady growth of our association, EPTDA Executive Vice-President, Hans Hanegreefs says: "In the sometimes uncertain economic times of today, more and more PT/MC companies see the need to belong to a leading association such as EPTDA and develop and foster close relationships with high-quality partners. EPTDA looks forward to formally present these new members to our community at the Annual Convention in Barcelona (23-25 September, 2015) were the leading executives in the PT/MC industry from all over EMEA region will meet for three intensive days of networking and productive discussions. "
Created in 1964, Industrias YUK S.A (brand ZK®), is specialized in the engineering and manufacturing of roller and conveyor chains for all kinds of industries.
The company is located in Ribarroja (Valencia) Spain, in facilities of more than 8000 m2.
Its capabilities of production and storage allow Industrias YUK S.A. to maintain permanent stocks of a wide range of products such as conveyor and transmission chains, transmission elements such as sprockets, pulleys, belts and chain guides that we are currently exporting to Europe, Northern Africa and South America.
Talking about the reasons why Industrias YUK joined EPTDA, Alexis Nouaille-Degorce Export Manager at Grupo YUK said : Our development strategy includes increased international presence and the promotion of our Brand "ZK®. Participating to the EPTDA convention in Istanbul last year convinced us that it was necessary to become a member of EPTDA and position ourselves as a strong exporting manufacturer and improve our connections worldwide".
CRC Industries is a global supplier of MRO chemical products for all industrial, automotive and electrical businesses. The company consists of four global operating groups, headquartered in the USA. CRC Industries Europe is the parent company for the European, North African, Middle Eastern and Indian region with local sales, marketing and warehousing covering the following countries: France, Belgium, Spain & Portugal, UK, Germany & Austria, Sweden/Denmark/Norway, Finland and India, with all other countries being supplied from our European distribution centre located in Belgium. CRC Industries' products are widely known and used across all major industrial segments, and can be found in the hands of maintenance engineers every day, who choose to purchase their MRO chemical requirements from typical EPTDA distributor members.
"As a manufacturer member of the EPTDA we look forward to making new contacts with important distributor members and also demonstrating the benefits of selling MRO chemical products to those distributor members yet to realise the potential of this revenue stream";, said Jean Paul Dumortier, European Marketing Manager CRC Industries Europe.
Mijnsbergen and ATB Automation are part of the Swedish company Indutrade SA. Characteristic for Indutrade is that they strive for decentralised organisations, retaining their own identity. From Mijdrecht (NL) Mijnsbergen supplies the Dutch market. ATB Automation in Sint-Pieters-Leeuw (BE), is an independent bilingual company covering their expertise in Belgium and Luxembourg.
"After being introduced by our sister company Ammertech, I joint the meeting in Istanbul. The speed dating with new potential suppliers for our companies was interesting and could contribute to our growing goals. It's also a good way of following our business markets and determine our future strategy, which is an ongoing process"; said the managing director of Mijnsbergen, Olaf van de Ven.
With over 50 years of experience, production success and engineering expertise MERGER is recognized as a leading manufacturer of enclosed gear drives. A presence in 36 countries through subsidiaries and agencies allowed MERGER to provide worldwide attention and service to customers over the years. Standard gearbox lines cover a torque range from 30 up to 1,200,000 N.m. Their in-house design and manufacturing allow them to produce custom-made gear drives for industrial application and offer real solutions to customers.
Baptiste LE GOFF Sales Manager Merger says about joining the association: "EPTDA is definitely the most famous PT distributor association in Europe. Joining such association enables manufacturers like us to reach out for new distributors in Europe by successfully promoting their brand and production capacity. If we want to expand on the market -and we do - it's quiet obvious that we have to join the EPTDA community where we'll have direct access to new potential customers."
Hitachi Maxco's innovations in the area of roller chain strength, wear performance, corrosion protection and maintenance free operation are solving problems and providing value to customers and partners world-wide In addition, Hitachi Maxco offers a wide variety of products and components for use with every type of wastewater treatment facility equipment. The innovative contribution that Hitachi environmental products makes to the treatment of our most treasured resource, water, is yet another example of our commitment to "Quality". Users of products supplied by Hitachi Maxco can be assured of the latest in technology, engineering and application, all within our perspective of commitment to "Quality".
"Hitachi Maxco is proud to re-establish our relationship with EPTDA and their members throughout Europe -€¦ EPTDA is clearly the premier association in all of Europe and as we expand our business throughout Europe we hope to utilize EPTA distributor members in key markets"; stated Bob Callahan Executive Director.
For more information, please contact:
EMEA Power Transmission Distributors Association (EPTDA)
Grensstraat 7
1831 Diegem
Belgium
Tel: +32 2 660 05 01
Fax: +32 2 660 38 21
Email: a.per@eptda.org
Web: www.eptda.org
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