Despite Friday’s roll-out of an Illinois “lockdown”, Mechanical Power will be operational to the extent of answering phones, emails and shipping products to our customers in the coming weeks. We supply parts with “essential” applications and as a result will be keeping customers whole with continuity of supply throughout this challenging period.
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Covid-19 – Updates From Mechanical Power
As the COVID-19 / Coronavirus is growing worldwide and many countries are...
Potential Effects of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Situation on Mechanical Power’s Component Supply
As all have seen in the news, the coronavirus in China is impacting...
USA / China Tariff News – Phase 1 Deal Signed
Highlights of the Phase 1 Tariff Agreement On Wednesday January 15, the...
USA & China Tariff War News – October 2019 Update
As we indicated in our previous blog covering the tariffs on imported...
Tariffs and Mechanical Power
The ever-evolving tariff situation and trade wars initiated by our...
Exceptional Customer Service Proves Timeless
Where were you in 1976? If you were Steve Jobs or Steve Wozniak you were...
The Future of the Conveyor Industry: Let the Good Times Roll
Conveyor Industry As we fast approach the holiday buying season this year...
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…
Mechanical Power Interns
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.