KTT – KTT participated in the EPTDA Annual Business Convention for the first time this year

It was the first time in the history of KTT that we participated in such a prestigious international event, where two of our colleagues – Dr. Attila Eredics, Project Manager and Dávid Wolf, Customer Project Manager – represented our company.

The EPTDA was founded in 1998 as the European Power Transmission Distributors Association with the aim of bringing together participants in the mechanical power transmission and motion control (PT/MC) industry.

The Mechanical Power Transmission and Motion Control (PT/MC) industry covers a wide range of products for powering machinery, equipment and manufacturing industries. These products are found in a myriad of industrial and everyday applications and devices. PT/MC distributors and manufacturers serve industries as diverse as automotive, mining, pulp and paper, food and beverage, wind energy, packaging, forestry, to name a few; as well as the MRO (maintenance and repair and operations) and OEM (original equipment manufacturer) markets. Industrial distribution plays a key role in the supply chain, providing not only products but also services and maintenance.

It was initiated by a group of power transmission and motion control (PT/MC) professionals who believed in bringing distributors and manufacturers together on a common platform.

The EPTDA has grown to become the leading organisation in the mechanical power transmission and motion control industry, bringing together more than 230 qualified companies from Europe, the Middle East and Africa, as well as from around the world. EPTDA has built a solid reputation and has become a reference channel for all industry decision makers seeking the highest level of networking and business opportunities. Its annual business congress is attracting increasing attention.

This year's three-day event, which took place in Gothia Tower Hotel in Gothenburg from 18 to 20 September, was an excellent opportunity for manufacturing and trading companies to establish future cooperation.

On the first day, a warm-up event was held for new members of the EPTDA association, where they had the opportunity to talk to the people present, thus helping them to settle in. This was followed by an opportunity to admire the innovations at the World of Volvo exhibition and to get to know each other at a dinner attended by more than 360 people.

The morning of the second day was filled with very useful presentations on a variety of topics. For our colleagues, the most interesting presentation was on the increasing integration of AI into everyday work (Nearshoring Supply Chain – Disruptions and the role of AI). Afterwards, the much-anticipated MD-IDEX (Manufacturer and Distributor Idea Exchange) programme started, which aims to bring manufacturers and distributors together to share valuable information and discuss industry trends, while building up networking capital. All of these contribute to the development of successful long-term partnerships.

The morning of the third day also featured interesting presentations – for example on the role and position of women in the industry – followed by discussions in 15-minute blocks with short breaks. During the breaks, the EPTDA organisers provided refreshments, coffee, soft drinks and snacks to make communication even more efficient.

Our colleagues found the participation very useful and would like to continue it in the future to represent our company even more effectively in the mechanical transmission segment.