Industry Updates from MPMA Members

Rosemont, IL – October 6, 2026 – MPMA recognized the companies and individuals  behind its technical standards work at the 2026 Fall Technical Meeting (FTM) Awards Presentation, held Monday afternoon. The ceremony honored the working group that developed AGMA 948-A26, the U.S. delegates who represent the country on international gear and bearing standards committees, and the late Bob Errichello, who was posthumously inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Alexandria, VA – September 15, 2026 – The Motion + Power Manufacturers Alliance (MPMA) and Worcester Polytechnic Institute's (WPI) Center for Heat Treating Excellence (CHTE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize and deepen their collaboration on heat treatment research, education, and standards development for the gear and bearing industries.

Alexandria, VA – June 3, 2026 – The Motion + Power Manufacturers Alliance (MPMA) announces the release of a new industry guideline addressing the rapidly evolving EV landscape: AGMA 948-A26, Electrified Vehicle Drivetrains. This provides industry guidance on electrified drivetrains for vehicles including, hybrid electric (HEV), battery electric (BEV or EV) or plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicles, with the prime mover power source or sources as any combination of battery, fueled ignition engine, and/or fuel cell. These can generally be referred to as xEVs.

April 28, 2026 – The Motion + Power Manufacturers Alliance (MPMA) today announces outgoing members of the MPMA Board of Directors.

April 28, 2026 – The Motion + Power Manufacturers Alliance (MPMA) today announces new Board, Officers and other leadership changes for 2026-2027.

Alexandria, VA — March 31, 2026 – The Motion + Power Manufacturers Alliance (MPMA) announces that its President, Matthew Croson, will retire on April 1. Jennifer Blackford will assume the role of President, effective immediately.

February 26, 2026 – Alexandria, VA – The Motion + Power Manufacturers Alliance (MPMA) and the Alliance for Innovative Energy, LLC, managing and operating contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize their collaboration on advancing standards for gear and bearing design and manufacturing.

February 3, 2026 – Alexandria, VA – The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Motion + Power Manufacturers Alliance (MPMA) to jointly develop and deliver content for the 2026 MPMA Fall Technical Meeting (FTM).

January 7, 2026 – Alexandria, VA – The Motion + Power Manufacturers Alliance (MPMA) today announces promotions including:

January 6, 2026 – Alexandria, VA – The Motion + Power Manufacturers Alliance (MPMA) has announced its inaugural Motion + Power Insight Exchange to be held February 17, 2026, during PACK EXPO East in Philadelphia. The Motion + Power Insight Exchange is a collaboration between MPMA and the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) will bring supply chain leaders together for a day of dialogue on trends, challenges, and opportunities across the entire power transmission supply chain (gears, bearings, couplings, etc.).