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AHTD NEWS
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Welcome New Members
We are proud to welcome new companies to the member family.
Contact
Leigha Schatzman
if you are interested in learning more about membership or to recommend a company for the application process.
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ITR Economics 4th Quarter Report
When reading the news about the struggling US industrial sector, it is easy to become lost in pessimism. However, the upcoming year will be a better year than 2016, as the economic fundamentals and leading indicators point to expanding US business-to-business activity, rising global demand, and a strong US consumer. Average US Industrial Production for the past 12 months, down 1.3% from one year ago, is hampered by contraction in the Mining and Utilities components.
Click
here to read the full report. You must be logged in with your AHTD members-only credentials to receive this member benefit.
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AHTD Sponsors University of Innovative Distribution
AHTD is a proud sponsor of the University of Innovative Distribution. UID is a concentrated educational program focused on the unique needs of the wholesale distribution industry.  2017 marks the 24th year that UID has been serving the supply chain. Known worldwide for excellence in education, UID is sponsored by the leading distribution professional associations, in cooperation with the Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation at Purdue University. Working together, these groups take great pride in providing a superior learning experience.
AHTD members receive a $1,000 savings on registration!
Click here to register for the conference. Click here to reserve your hotel.
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AHTD will be sending out the annual member dues invoices as the year draws to a close. The invoice will be sent only to the primary person listed in the AHTD database.
The dues cover the company-based membership. There is no limit to the number of individuals from your company who can enjoy members-only benefits. Anyone can receive a login/password access to the AHTD members-only system. As always, this annual invoice includes the dues and the prepayment of one meeting registration. The meeting registration fee has gone up by $30 for 2017. Please contact
Leigha Schatzman to get more of your teammates access to AHTD's system or to ask questions. Thank you for your continued participation.
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SAGLE, Idaho
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Encoder Products Company
(EPC), a leading designer and worldwide manufacturer of motion sensing devices, has introduced the all new Model 25SP - a programmable encoder in the industry-standard Size 25 package (2.5" x 2.5", or 63.5 mm). Contained within the rugged, industrial housing of the Model 25SP is an advanced set of electronics that allow the encoder to be programmed for exact application needs. Click here for the full article.
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Piab has acquired Italian-based Kenos, a leading company in the market of large area vacuum grippers. Kenos designs and manufactures gripping systems used in various applications e.g. packaging, wood, food etc. Piab and Kenos have complementary product offerings and the combination will enable accelerated growth through cross-selling. Both companies are recognized for a leading technology platform and are well known for innovation as well as strong brand and high quality products. Click
here to read the full article.
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PRI Receives Extended Certification
AHTD member company, PRI, was proud to share their recent news on receiving extended certification from the Port Authority of NY-NJ. Click
here to read the article.
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Carlo Gavazzi Introduces New Product
November 11, 2016 - Buffalo Grove, IL - CARLO GAVAZZI is proud to announce the  launch of their new two pole solid state relays, the RK Series.
Reducing the size of components is becoming a necessity for equipment manufacturers who want to stay competitive. Carlo Gavazzi has developed the RK Series with this idea in mind, as it provides solutions that minimize space requirements without compromising performance. The RK Series consists of solid state relay (SSR) solutions which have two poles in a single housing. Click here to read full article.
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| A Fun Look Back at Fall Meeting in Napa |
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Please share your company milestones, news, and events with us by emailing
promotions@ahtd.org to be in an upcoming newsletter. We'll publish one article per member company each month. Don't fret if you don't see your article right away. We'll run your piece in the order that we receive them.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
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A Look at Robots and Trade
America has lost more than 7 million factory jobs since manufacturing employment peaked in 1979. Yet American factory production, minus raw materials and some other costs, more than doubled over the same span to $1.91 trillion last year, according to the Commerce Department, which uses 2009 dollars to adjust for inflation.
Although certainly a contributor, the loss of jobs has less to do with flight to foreign countries as it does with increases in automaton, which explains the dramatic improvement in manufacturing productivity.
Click
here
to read the full story.
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