When does the gear industry recover?
There is no question that the economic conditions throughout the world have changed radically since January — between the pandemic, government shutdowns, international trade...
Gear education is a necessity now, more than ever
Necessity is a funny thing. We have all been guilty of saying that we “need” something, when really, we are talking about “want.” Over...
More than 100 years of being essential
COVID-19 is not the first time in which AGMA and its members have risen to meet a crisis with solutions and resilience. Throughout the...
Top trade issues affecting the gear industry in 2020; AGMA launches new webinar series
The recent signing of trade deals with China, Canada, Mexico, and Japan capped three of the most momentous years in the history of U.S....
2019 AGMA Technical Committee revising several industry standards
Thanks to our many hardworking volunteer committee members, AGMA Technical Committees have had another successful year in 2019. After many years in the draft...
Emerging leaders to benefit from this year’s SRN event
The AGMA Strategic Plan that brought us a National Training Center with operator-level courses and deep-dives into emerging technology in 2019 serves as the...
Members are the AGMA customer: We exist because you find value in our services
We do it all for you — the member. Members are behind everything we do from curated programming, education, and events tailored for those...
2020: A clear vision for providing the standard in service for manufacturers
When announcing that the 2020 AGMA/ABMA Annual Meeting was going to be at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, we were met with excitement...
AGMA courses focus on operator-level training to help with recruitment, retainment
A large part of the responsibility of the Education Services department at AGMA is evaluating our course offerings in an attempt to facilitate courses...
Expanded MPT Expo offers both new and familiar events
The only constant in life is change. The power transmission industry has the potential to see tremendous change over the next decade — with...
26 presentations to boast latest gear innovations at 2019 FTM in Detroit
Amid the exciting expansion and new offerings of AGMA’s 2019 Motion + Power Technology Expo is an enduring AGMA fixture: The Fall Technical Meeting...
New chairman lauds the benefits of being an AGMA member
Dear Membership,
My name is John Cross, I am the new chairman of the American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) Board of Directors. Seeing as...
AGMA and Chicago college partner to help build the industry’s future
In April, the American Gear Manufacturers Association and Richard J. Daley College, one of the seven City Colleges of Chicago, entered an agreement to...
Expanded MPT Expo filled with new opportunities and quality programming
According to the Center of Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR), more than 90 percent of tradeshow attendees come to learn about new services and products...
AGMA dives into the many facets of emerging technology
When we started the emerging technology committee work in 2017, we laid out a very straightforward directive for ourselves: provide relevant information on five...
2018 AGMA Technical Committee Activity
Thanks to our many hardworking volunteer committee members, AGMA Technical Committees have had another successful year in 2018. After an eight-year development project that...
AGMA/ABMA Annual Meeting gives members chance to meet face-to-face
In a digital, fast-paced world, it is easy to choose the convenience of online communication over meeting in person. It is proven to be...
2018 was a year of evolved innovation
Looking back through the last 12 months, it is easy to see the changes within our industry, your businesses, and even some of our...
Gear manufacturers experiencing labor shortage
By all accounts, the gear industry is booming! Orders are up, and many companies are running three shifts to meet demand. Unfortunately, this great...
Gear Expo expands with a name change: Motion + Power Technology Expo
Gear Expo began in 1986 as a small tabletop show in a hotel ballroom. Over 30 years, it has grown to be the trade...
