Official Updates from MPMA

January 18, 2023 – Alexandria, VA – The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) has announced the return of their no-cost webinars for anyone looking to learn from experts in the industry. The webinars were started years ago at the request of members and have continued to be a successful model to gather professionals for an hour to talk about current events that give tangible solutions.

December 1, 2022, Alexandria, VA – The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) is partnering with Virgo Communications & Exhibitions to publish Gear Technology India, the Indian branch of the Gear Technology magazine.

November 30, Alexandria, VA – The American Gear Manufacturers Association would like to introduce the Strategic Networking and Leadership (SNL) Forum, previously known as the Strategic Resources Network (SRN) Meeting. Following a strategic review in 2021, the name of the event has been changed to coincide with its restructuring. As it has over the past 16 years, the event will continue to provide up-and-coming gear industry leaders with valuable skills, information, and connections to smoothly transition into leadership positions within their companies. However, the event will now put greater emphasis on giving attendees new tools to utilize in a rapidly changing industry and economy.

October 24, 2022 – The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) recently applied for and received reaccreditation from the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) organization for its educational courses. The accreditation is valid for a period of five years, through November 2027.

September 1, 2022, Alexandria, VA — The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) hired three new employees in the month of August to fill existing vacancies. Jessica Schuh and Robin McWilliams joined the Business Division, while Jess Oglesby joined the AGMA Media Division. By hiring Schuh, McWilliams, and Oglesby, AGMA can better provide AGMA members not only with the services they’ve come to expect, but also give them access to additional resources including education, events, and news. Details on all three employees’ professional experience and positions are listed below.

August 31, 2022, Alexandria, VA — The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) held an open house event and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the National Training Center (NTC), located in Chicago on August 24, 2022. The event was successful, not only allowing members and community leaders to view the facility, but also affording numerous networking opportunities for those in attendance.

Alexandria, VA, July 27, 2022 – The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) has partnered with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to provide AGMA gearing standards to their electronic library for use by their employees. This partnership follows a previous established relationship with AGMA and USACE for the exclusive requirement included in their master specification for machinery design to be done by an AGMA member.

May 23, 2022, Alexandria, VA — The 2023 Motion + Power Technology (MPT) Expo—a biennial AGMA event that connects top manufacturers, suppliers, buyers and experts in the mechanical, gear, electric and fluid power industries—will be held in Detroit, Michigan, on October 17-19, 2023. 

April 20, 2022, Alexandria, VA — The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) recently installed four machines at the AGMA National Training Center at Richard J. Daley College in Chicago, Illinois. The four machines were donated to the AGMA Foundation and will be used to support the hands-on classes offered by AGMA. Special thanks to donors Meritor, Inc., Piselli Enterprises, Inc., Randy R. Stevens, and Delta Holdings Livonia, LLC. Special thanks also to Mike McKernin, Board member, BMEC Chair, and Education Committee member, for his support in facilitating the preparation and delivery of the machines to the AGMA National Training Center. 

April 7, 2022, Alexandria, VA — The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) recently concluded the 2022 Annual Meeting which took place in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, from March 31 to April 2. On the final evening of the 2022 Annual Meeting, AGMA presented numerous awards, including the prestigious Hall of Fame Award. This was the first time a Hall of Fame Award was presented to a person or company since 2016.