The EMEA Power Transmission Distributors Association (EPTDA), the leading organization for the mechanical power transmission and motion control (PT/MC) industry in EMEA, is welcoming six new member companies before closing 2016: 4 new distributor companies – Bell D.O.O; City Belts & Bearings Ltd. (Cbb); Margo and Rindus NV – and 2 new manufacturer companies, - HepcoMotion and Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

“EPTDA’s Growth Initiative Program has been successful once again. The majority of the guest companies that attended EPTDA’s Annual Convention in Berlin have shown their immediate interest in becoming a member of EMEA’s leading PT/MC industry association. At the same time, it is also a direct illustration that EPTDA’s executive platform is unique, where key players gather and exchange experiences and best practices” comments Hans Hanegreefs, EPTDA’s executive vice president.

Bell D.O.O. is a leading supplier of machine parts, power transmission elements and maintenance products on the Slovenian market and in the rest of the Balkan countries. Bell D.O.O.’s sales program consists of bearings, seals, couplings, belts, chains, linear guideways, Deutz and Volvo machine parts, hydraulic components, cardan joints, steel ropes, lubricants, adhesives, industrial sprays and more. 

City Belts and Bearings Ltd. (Cbb) is a Specialist Supplier to the Building Services Engineer, offering a wide range of products and engineering solutions to their customers, who include Facilities Management Companies and Maintenance Service Providers. They operate in three key areas of service delivery: component supplies, engineering services and project works. The company is renowned for their dedicated and excellent customer services, as they work collaboratively with their customers to be a valuable engineering solutions provider.

Margo has been present in the Polish bearing market for over 20 years. Margo’s stock has over 40,000 different items, with a wide choice of power transmission items like bearings, block housings, fasteners, belts and pulleys, chains and sprockets, electric motors, gearboxes, couplings, linear motion items, pneumatic controls, oil seals, greases and grease dispensers, assembly and disassembly tools, measurement instruments and many more. The company also offers technical and design advising, maintenance services, diagnostics and a whole package of trainings. 

Founded in January 2016, Rindus NV is a new challenger to the Belgium market. This project of Rudi Ramaekers and his highly qualified team of MPT specialists is initiated in response to the market demand, asking technical support combined with on-site services including maintenance, installation and repair services. With a strong focus on bearings, belts, chain, conveyors, couplings and gears, their 35 fully-equipped vans operate from three locations in Belgium (Ghent, Geel and Liège). 

HepcoMotion is a manufacturer of linear motion and automation components. HepcoMotion has been leading the development of V Guide technology since 1969, and continues to develop innovative linear products that offer new solutions to design engineers. With branches and distributors in 41 countries, HepcoMotion provides extensive application support through a global network of qualified, experienced, and factory-trained engineers backed up by a substantial and experienced manufacturing capability. HepcoMotion products are widely known and used in a wide array of industries.

Kobelt provides its customers with the safest, most trusted solutions for guiding and controlling movement. For over three decades, Kobelt has been manufacturing rugged, durable disc brakes for the oil and gas, mining material handling and maritime industries. Built using bronze and stainless steel, Kobelt brakes provide solid, reliable control for draw-works, hoists conveyors, winches and a variety of other applications.