Brussels, 10th of May 2017 – The EMEA Power Transmission Distributors Association (EPTDA), the leading organisation for the mechanical Power Transmission and Motion Control (PT/MC) industry in Europe, Middle-East, and Africa, is welcoming 4 new member companies in the first quarter of 2017: two new distributor companies – Hoyer and Partool – and two new manufacturer companies, Thompson Couplings Limited and Pennine Industrial Equipment Limited.


“EPTDA’s executive platform continues to attract new member companies, a unique place where key players gather, discuss the latest in the industries and exchange experiences while building new business relations” comments Hans Hanegreefs, EPTDA’s Executive Vice President.HOYER
Hoyer is an international preferred supplier of electric motors and power transmission with headquarters in Denmark and represented through subsidiaries and sales offices across the globe. We pride ourselves on being an elite enterprise with the highest attention to service and support – a company where dedication, competitiveness, and reliability are second to none.

With more than 40 years of experience from all kind of industries with an endless number of applications, we are not afraid to claim the fact that we supply much more than high-quality products to our business partners. This is what we mean when we say exceeding expectations.

Mr. Thomas Klause, CEO of Hoyer, declares: “As previous members of EPDTA we are keen on re-activating our membership and contribute to the success of the association. Being both a manufacturer with our own brand and a distributor for other strong power transmission manufacturers we see EPDTA as the perfect platform for networking and future business development.” Learn more at http://www.hoyermotors.com

PARTOOL
PARTOOL, founded in 1949, has 3 branch locations in Belgium (Ostend, Ghent and Brussels). It is a well-known supplier of highly professional welding equipment, power transmission components, maintenance products and industrial gases. The made-to-measure “PARTOOL” web shop is ready to meet the needs of the industrial customer 2.0.

Specialized in bearings, belts and chains, PARTOOL is an official dealer of leading industrial manufacturers such as SKF, INA, Koyo, Kukko, Optibelt, Renold, BETEX, Loctite, SMC, Baumer, Metal Work and many others. Each PARTOOL location has a large and diverse stock and excellent local employees, serving the industry by targeting the geographical as well as the technical needs in a proactive way.

PARTOOL is a reliable partner for all technical solutions in MRO and welding. Retrofits of CNC plasma/flame cutting tables or 3-D printing are part of the day to day business, as well as warehouse management or TCO reduction programs. Wherever our customer goes, we follow. And if needed, we lead the way.

“To know what is happening in our world EPTDA is an invaluable partner. At the EPTDA conference we have quick and efficient meetings with global suppliers. Here we learn about developments and innovation happening in our sector worldwide even before they occur. This way we can provide exceptional value and service to all of our customers. Wherever our customer goes, we follow – and if needed, we lead the way.” comments Bernard Verhelst, CEO of PARTOOL.