The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), Chicago, will host its first virtual trade show on March 16. PTDA said the event will give “power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) manufacturers and distributors the opportunity to focus on PT/MC product knowledge and channel partner relationships.”

The virtual trade show will allow PTDA manufacturer and associate members to showcase their products through virtual exhibit booths, technical sessions and product demos. This one-day event is free for distributors to attend to learn about PT/MC products.

The event will also allow exhibitors and distributor attendees to connect through various chat options, including pre-scheduling chat sessions. Attendees will be able to download unlimited materials and information from exhibitors.

“With the travel restrictions many companies are still under, it’s been a challenge to get in front of the people who need to know about the products that will assist their customers in reducing their operating costs and increasing their efficiencies,” said Bill Fuentes, RBI Bearing Inc. “The inaugural PTDA Virtual Trade Show lets companies like mine reach distributors at a much broader level, connecting with everyone from the procurement VP to the branch manager in one creative, accessible way.”