AHTD March 2025 Newsletter

March 2025

Ready, Set, Georgia!

We are ready to welcome you to Atlanta and AHTD's #BetterWithAHTD Spring Meeting 2025 being held at Georgia's iconic Atlanta Marriott Marquis. Offering a vibrant city, an incredible venue, and talented speakers discussing our industry, technology, leadership, the economy, motivation, and personal development, you’ll want to access for yourself the education, tools, and networking members have come to count on from AHTD’s semi-annual meetings.

And remember those peachy new 2025 promo codes! Your company's one (1) prepaid meeting registration can be used anytime in 2025. Don't know your code? Contact Leigha Schatzman for more info.

Check out this incredible location, and #AHTDSpring25's program offerings:

AGENDA | SESSIONS | HOTEL | REGISTERED GUEST PROGRAM

PRODUCT SHOWCASE

CODE OF CONDUCT | DUTY OF CARE

Have you dreamed of employing interns and don't know where to start?

Do you have interns at your company and don't always know what to do for them?

Maybe you have an intern program you are looking to make better?

It’s a competitive world out there. Let AHTD help you stand out.

Small investment. Huge returns. ILP kicks off this June. Learn more and sign up here.

Want to access data essential to deploying your company's resources more effectively? By filling out AHTD's Financial Benchmarking survey, participating ASPs receive free access to their personalized version of the resulting Financial Benchmarking report and contribute to the aggregate data that makes possible the dashboard and forecasting tools useful to the entire membership! Survey participation ends May 15. Learn more here.

ITR March Report - Mild Rise for 2025

While tariffs and uncertainty are dominating the news, the overall economy remains solid. Inflation will likely rise in the second half of 2025 and into 2026, even without tariff impacts. US manufacturing projects will continue in slow growth mode, and the majority of leading indicators continue to suggest a mild rise overall in the economy for 2025.

Read the full report here.

WIA - Mark Your Calendars and Join In!

April 9, 3 p.m. EDT | In-Person WIA Meet-Up at SM25

May 21, 2 p.m. EDT | Virtual Meet-Up

Mastery in Bloom; Mindset, Motivation, and Momentum

Learn more about the dynamic team of women dedicated

to #doinghightechbetter together, and the events they have planned for encouraging connection, collaboration, and education. To find out more, click here.

Meet the AHTD Program Committee

Selecting speakers... reviewing member survey feedback... brainstorming potential topics... that's just the beginning for the AHTD Program Committee! To serve our members the right mix of information and inspiration, each committee member watches hours of speaker tapes and decides together what the membership needs. Get to know these unsung heroes here. BY members FOR members - YOUR AHTD!

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.

Exotic Automation & Supply announces new president!
Weidmuller USA recognizes elite distributors with its new PRO Partner Program.

Have any company events or updates to share with fellow AHTD members in our "What's Up?" sections? Please send newsletter submissions to Heidi Wadzinski by the 2nd Friday of the month. Find guidelines and past newsletters here.

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.

Business Owners Explore Options with The Beringer Group. Read more here.

MRA discusses AI in HR, the U.S. employment market, and dealing with the “chaotic workplace.” Read more here.

Enjoy AHTD All Year Round

Foxtrot Cohort begins in Tampa at FM25

Looking to equip your talented, high-potential employees to become your next generation of leaders? Register YOUR emerging leaders in the AHTD Future Leaders Program!