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Finding Career Opportunities in the Power Transmission Distribution Industry
Bearings, sprockets, chains and other products that transmit power (power transmission products) are not exciting on the surface. When you choose a career in sourcing, manufacturing or distributing bearings, sprockets and chains, you give up the chance to really...
What Are the Main Parts & Components of a Forklift Truck?
There are many industries that depend on the ability to efficiently move products and materials in a warehouse for shipping, storage, and other purposes. Any inefficiencies or interruption of the material movement can lower the productivity of a company and hurt their...
The Effects of a Steel & Aluminum Tariff Trade War on the Agricultural Industry
The Farm Equipment manufacturers are hard at work producing the equipment for another harvest season. Despite some concerns about the farm incomes expected in the coming season, there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the effect of the current administration's free...
Global. Sourcing. Simplified.
GLOBAL. Adjective: of, relating to, or involving the entire world To be successful, you need a partner that has the ability to source globally as well as domestically to meet your customers’ demands. Mechanical Power has the factory direct relationships that will...
Exceptional Customer Service Proves Timeless
Where were you in 1976? If you were Steve Jobs or Steve Wozniak you were founding the Apple Computer Company; NASA was unveiling the very first completed Space Shuttle, the Enterprise. If you were Jimmy Carter you were winning the Presidential Election that took place...
The Future of the Conveyor Industry: Let the Good Times Roll
As we fast approach the holiday buying season this year I am sure you have heard about the fear from brick and mortar retailers of competing with online options especially Amazon. With the increase in online purchasing we have seen the increasing demand for material...
Who Can Think of a Good Band Name?
If the Power Transmission Distribution Industry were a band, the actual band name needs some work, the PTDA would be their biggest, best, and most organized fan club I have ever seen. The Power Transmission Distribution Association, was formed in 1960. Its membership is composed primarily of distributors and manufacturers of power transmission/motion control products. The PTDA’s employees are some of the most passionate individuals when it…
Holy Interns, Batman
Here in the Chicagoland area, where winters can be especially harsh and long, summertime brings with it an appreciation among us. Along with the sweet smells of cut grass, sun block, and BBQ cookouts, come the young and eager minds of the summer intern. I truly believe any internship program is just as beneficial for the organization as it is for the intern.
Exceptional Engineering Support at MPI: Jibo Zachariah
One of Mechanical Power’s best competitive advantages is our engineers we have on staff both domestically and internationally to act in the best interests of our customers. Since I have been told this is unique for the role we occupy within our industry I thought I might take a moment to discuss with our engineer Jibo Zachariah just why this situation is so important.
Recent Posts
Finding Career Opportunities in the Power Transmission Distribution IndustryApril 18, 2018
What Are the Main Parts & Components of a Forklift Truck?April 5, 2018
The Effects of a Steel & Aluminum Tariff Trade War on the Agricultural IndustryMarch 21, 2018
Global. Sourcing. Simplified.March 12, 2018
Exceptional Customer Service Proves TimelessJanuary 10, 2018