Free Online Training Course offered to all PTDA members.

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Employees of power transmission/motion control distributor and manufacturer members of PTDA have access to one PT Interactive Online course of their choice. To deliver multi-media, interactive product training experience, PT Interactive Online combines knowledge from Power Transmission Handbook as well as video and graphics of Product Training DVD Series. Web-based series includes 14 independent, product-specific courses that let any employer design customized training program.



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PTDA Supports Members by Offering Free Online Training



Chicago, Ill. -October 7, 2009- The power transmission/motion control distributor and manufacturer members of the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) pride themselves on the professional expertise of their employees. Recognizing the challenge members may be facing in funding training programs during these recessionary times, PTDA is giving each and every member special access to a PT Interactive Online course of their choice at no cost to the member company.

The newest training tool from PTDA, PT Interactive Online combines the knowledge of the well-respected Power Transmission Handbook and the video and graphics of the Product Training DVD Series to deliver a multi-media, interactive product training experience. The content capitalizes on PTDA's recognized expertise as a provider of comprehensive training on maintenance, application, selection and standards for power transmission/motion control products.

Structured as a series of 14 independent, product-specific courses, these Web-based courses allow any employer to design a customized training program for each employee wherever there is access to the Internet. Each course is two to three hours long and can be taken in any sequence. Using a multi-media format including text, graphics, video and quizzes, PT Interactive Online maximizes comprehension of the materials by allowing the employee to learn at his or her own pace.

Luke Karnas, account representative with PTDA member Power/mation Inc. (Saint Paul, Minn.), took advantage of the free course offer. Karnas recently completed the PT Interactive Online course on motors. "I took the motors course because I wanted to gain a deeper knowledge of the subject while also evaluating how relevant the information would be to my colleagues at Power/mation," said Karnas. "The videos used were helpful, and the information led me to a better understanding of the differences between various types of motors. I would recommend this course to other people in my office."

The free course offer for PTDA members expires on December 31, 2009. PT Interactive Online courses are available for a low introductory registration fee of $75 per course for PTDA members and $125 per course for non-members. Save even more when you purchase 10 or 15 courses at a time. For more information about PT Interactive Online or additional PTDA member benefits, visit www.ptda.org or contact PTDA at ptda@ptda.org or +1.312.516.2100.

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 195 power transmission/motion control distribution firms that generate more than $10 billion in sales and span 3,500 locations in North America and 11 other countries. PTDA members also include 182 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.

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