Conference to focus on trends in Canadian industrial markets.
Press Release Summary:
Scheduled for May 28-30, 2009, PTDA Canadian Conference will enable attendees to meet with existing channel partners, begin conversations with potential suppliers, and compare issues and solutions with non-competing distributors, all in one location. Sessions will cover economic update tailored to Canadian industrial sector, market briefings on end-user industries critical to Canadian marketplace, and formal and informal networking with key decision-makers in Canadian PT/MC market.
Original Press Release:
PTDA Canadian Conference to Bring New Focus on Trends in Canadian Industrial Markets
Chicago, Ill.-January 9, 2009-In times of uncertainty, you need as much information as you can get to make sure your strategies and decisions will keep your company moving forward. As the premier association for the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry, the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) delivers industry-specific information and trends focused on the Canadian markets at its annual Canadian Conference. The 2009 PTDA Canadian Conference will be held on May 28 - 30, 2009 at the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel & Conference Center in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.
Devoted to Canadian industry networking and trends, the PTDA Canadian Conference is a must-attend event for distributors and manufacturers in the PT/MC industry. The focus at this conference is on issues particular to the Canadian marketplace, making the information you gather directly relevant to your business. Meet with existing channel partners, begin conversations with potential suppliers, and compare issues and solutions with non-competing distributors-all in one convenient and accessible location over just two days.
Managers and sales staff at both distributors and manufacturers have a significant impact on their company's profitability. Recognizing that individuals in these roles also benefit from the industry knowledge and networking available at the PTDA Canadian Conference, PTDA will be sponsoring a special session for this targeted audience at the 2009 Conference. This two-hour program, to be held during the afternoon on May 29th, will be conducted by sales guru Joe Ellers and will spotlight tactics for selling on value to improve profitability. Mike Edwards of Design Product News will give program participants insights into how technology trends are affecting the PT/MC industry. This special program will be available to Canadian Conference participants as well as by separate registration.
In addition to the Friday afternoon programming, this year's Canadian Conference will offer attendees sessions covering:
o An economic update tailored to the Canadian industrial sector presented by Jayson Myers, president of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, Canada's largest industry and trade association.
o Build a team and your business by successfully selling change, a vision and your mission. Larry Smith, president and CEO of the Montreal Alouettes Football Club, will show you how mastering these important elements can make a true difference to your organization and help you bring out the best in your people.
o Market briefings on end-user industries critical to the Canadian marketplace.
o Formal and informal networking with key decision-makers in the Canadian PT/MC market.
The Canadian Conference is open to all PTDA members selling product in Canada-distributors and manufacturers-as well as non-members who qualify for membership.
For more information on the PTDA Canadian Conference and to register, visit www.ptda.org/CanadianConference.
Founded in 1960, the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) is the leading association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel. A U.S.-based trade association, PTDA represents 205 power transmission/motion control distribution firms that generate more than $10 billion in sales and span 3,500 locations in North America and 12 other countries. PTDA members also include 194 manufacturers that supply the PT/MC industry.
PTDA is dedicated to providing exceptional networking, targeted education, relevant information and leading-edge business tools to help distributors and manufacturers meet marketplace demands competitively and profitably. For more information, visit www.ptda.org.
