March 2023
Spring Meeting 2023 is Almost Here -
Register Today
Register today to harness the Power to Connect at AHTD's Spring Meeting 2023 and access the education, tools, and networking you have come to count on from AHTD’s semi-annual meetings!
 
Have you looked into the extras available to attendees? Click here to check out what the Registered Guests have planned and consider bringing your partner to join in on the fun! Avoid disappointment and make sure you sign up for the optional Beyond the Bourbon Adventure tour!
AHTD's Women in Automation are Doing High-Tech Better, TOGETHER!
Join us in Louisville, KY for Spring Meeting 2023 where the Women in Automation will be gathering for our in-person WIA Meet-Up at 3 pm on Wednesday, April 19. Meet the Steering Committee, connect with other Women in Automation, and hear about all the exciting events that have been planned!
 
And there is so much more! Formed in 2022, the WIA Steering Committee has been hard at work planning even more exciting events for you! Click here to find out about the programming the committee has prepared for 2023!
 
Unable to be on-site in Louisville? You can still be a part of the fun! Apply to join our LinkedIn WIA Community to stay up-to-date on everything that is happening with women in high-technology distribution. 
ASP UPDATE: Financial Benchmarking Survey | OPEN
The 2023 Financial Benchmarking Survey is now open to all ASP/distributor members.
 
AHTD's financial benchmarking brings the value of knowing how your firm compares to our association's similar high-profit firms. Hone your competitive edge and participate today!
 
Survey results are available at no charge for participating members.
Want to Share What's Up At Your Company?
Each member company may submit a feature to our monthly newsletter! Are you taking advantage of this opportunity to demonstrate your company's commitment to #DoingHighTechBetter?

If you have something to share - a news item, a team activity, FAQs - please send the information in for hosting on our website.  All information must be received by the second Friday of the month to be included in the newsletter.
What's Up Members?
As a member of AHTD, you’re tapped into a dynamic community of automation professionals. Check out some of these insights from our membership base. 
  • Barr-Thorp Electric announces name change
  • EPLAN Education adds a fresh perspective to the fields of education and advanced training
  • Marshall Wolf Automation has fun team building with some axe throwing
  • RTA is offering a training on why "Protocol Knowledge Is the Key That Unlocks Your Factory Floor Data"
What's Up Strategic Business Partners?
We're grateful for our Strategic Business Partners. These companies offer strategic products or services in the industrial automation distribution industry.
Bill of Materials (BOM) with pricing for job quotations produced in a fraction of the time

Read more here and watch the video.
Navigating the Upcoming Recession: How to Stand Out and Stay Profitable
Enjoy Year-Round Members-Only Benefits
Get involved today!
AHTD Committees need YOU! Check out the "Join a Committee" page in the "Networking" section of the website, and apply TODAY!
Be a part of the legacy.
The Foundation Award Program has already recognized 28 member companies that have been supportive contributors to the association for 25 or more years? Watch for the people with the pins! They know about #doinghightechbetter!
Have you taken full advantage of your AHTD membership?
There are SO MANY benefits of membership available to both you and your company! Click here to check out our Member Benefits One Sheet.
Looking for an opportunity to promote what you do?
Want to showcase your products and services by placing your brand name in front of the leaders in automation? Check out our different meeting sponsorship packages and harness the power of AHTD!
Survey Participation Request from NFPA
NFPA Roadmap Committee Meets; Sets Fluid Power Capability Improvements for 2023 NFPA Technology Roadmap. Read about it here.

Be part of the road mapping process. Click here to participate in NFPA’s surveys on hydraulic research and pneumatic research.  
National Survey Data
AHTD is making two different national compensation surveys available to members at a rate discounted by 70%!
 
  • The National IT & Engineering Compensation Survey (published September 2022), covering over 180 positions.
  • The National Sales Compensation Survey (published November 2022), covering 15 different job descriptions in sales management and inside and outside sales positions. 

Click here to learn more and to see an overview of the positions surveyed, a sample job description, and illustrations of base salary and variable pay presentations reported in quartiles based on geographic region, size of organization, annual gross revenue, and/or industry.  

 Member pricing: $300/each
Nonmember pricing: $1,090/each
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