Twin Disc announces sale of Belgium facility
Twin Disc, Inc., a global provider of power transmission technology for marine, land-based, and oil & gas applications, has announced the sale of its facility located at 54 Chaussée de Namur, Nivelles, Belgium. The 390,000 ft2 property, including a plot of land and buildings, was sold for €6.950.000. The agreement also contains a two-year renewable leaseback provision, allowing for a smooth transition to a smaller and more...
Twin Disc appoints Kevin Olsen to its Board of Directors
Twin Disc, Inc. a global provider of power transmission technology for marine, land-based, and oil & gas applications, has appointed Kevin Olsen to its Board of Directors. Mr. Olsen is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Dorman Products, Inc. and also serves as a member of Dorman’s Board of Directors. Mr. Olsen previously served as Dorman’s Chief Financial Officer from 2016 to 2018. Dorman Products, Inc. is a...
PTDA welcomes new member MEM Industrial, LLC
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), an association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, welcomes a new member company. MEM Industrial, LLC (Wichita, Kan.) began in 2003 as a rebuild shop for electric motors, gearboxes, and pumps. In 2015, the company opened a parts side–Midwest Industrial Supplies. Following the 2019 merger of the two ventures, MEM Industrial LLC was...
PTDA 2022 Industry Summit to deliver “Amped Up” programming and networking
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) will convene for the PTDA 2022 Industry Summit in Nashville, Tenn. on October 27-29, 2022. With more than 500 delegates in the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry expected to attend, representing over 200 PTDA distributors and manufacturer companies, the Industry Summit—themed “Amp Up”—will offer cross-channel networking, shared learning, and collaborative...
PTDA welcomes four new members
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), an association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, welcomed four new member companies. Guardair (Chicopee, Mass.) has a rich history dating back to 1942 as a manufacturer of best-in-class pneumatic tools and gasket cutters used for industrial cleaning and maintenance. The company features multiple distinct brands: Guardair, a U.S....
PTDA Foundation now accepting nominations for 2022 Leadership Awards
Wendy B. McDonald Woman of the Year Award and Robert K. Callahan Future Leaders Award Nominations Open Through June 10 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...
Bison Pull-Tight™ Gearmotors deliver high-torque performance in harsh environments
Bison Gear & Engineering Corp., a provider in the power transmission industry, announces the Bison Pull-Tight™ gear motor enclosure for demanding outdoor applications subjected to occasional underwater submersion. Originally designed for electric pool covers, the Pull-Tight has proven its exceptional durability in agriculture and many other environments exposed to harsh weather conditions, including flooding. This innovative...
Our Current Issue
Free Magazine & eNewsletter
Current Supplements
