PTDA offers online technical training courses.

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The PTDA has released 14 independent, 2-3 hr multimedia courses, tailored to specific product categories, through its PT Interactive Online training program. Based on the Power Transmission Handbook, the program teaches the basics of PT/MC products and applications including maintenance and diagnostic tips, application and selection criteria, and standards. Courses will be available beginning December 1, 2008.



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New Online Technical Training Courses from PTDA



Chicago, Ill. - October 31, 2008 - Even in the toughest economic times, there is one investment that always provides positive returns-training for your employees. A knowledgeable and skilled staff improves your competitive advantage by meeting your customers' growing demands for technical support, process improvement recommendations and improved production efficiency.

As the leading association in the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry, the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) delivers the training you need right to your office or warehouse with its new training program, PT Interactive Online. PT Interactive Online teaches the basics of PT/MC products and applications including maintenance and diagnostic tips, application and selection criteria, and standards. A series of 14 independent courses based on PTDA's well-respected Power Transmission Handbook, employers can customize each employee's training program to the following specific product categories:

Fundamentals

Adjustable-speed drives

Bearings

Belt drives

Chain drives

Clutches and brakes

Controls and sensors

Conveyors and components

Couplings and u-joints

Gears

Hydraulics and pneumatics

Linear motion

Motors

PT accessories

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 student to learn at his or her own pace. Students and supervisors have online resources to monitor progress through the course.

PT Interactive Online courses will be available beginning December 1, 2008. Make plans now to enroll your employees in these convenient, relevant, interactive technical training courses. For more information, visit www.ptda.org/PTInteractiveOnline 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 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.

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