AHTD August 2026 Newsletter

August 2026

Want to take advantage of a change of scenery and a world of opportunity? There is still time to join us as AHTD hosts the 2026 Fall Meeting in Carlsbad, CA. We will all discover what it means to be #BetterWithAHTD with a program filled with content for leadership and personal development, industry insights, and networking with the meaningful connections that make every AHTD event unforgettable. Secure your spot today!

ITR August Report - Uneven Economic Growth

The economy is growing unevenly, boosted by AI infrastructure, capital equipment, and defense, while mature sectors like autos, chemicals, and food stagnate. Persistent inflation and consumer strain will limit broader growth, making margin control and competitive differentiation essential.

Read the full report here.

Connect with AHTD Women In Automation

Join us for AHTD’s WIA Fall Meet‑Up at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22 in Carlsbad! Meet incredible women in automation and get an inside look at what this inspiring group is accomplishing. You won’t want to miss it!

If you can’t join us in person, there are plenty of other ways to stay connected:

AHTD’s WIA is #DoingHighTechBetter!

Want Stronger Profitability & Financial Stability?

Thanks to the Financial Benchmarking Survey, we all have access to comparative aggregate data derived from our own membership! Want to access the report that assists our industry's managers in achieving robust profitability and financial security for their companies? The most up-to-date Financial Benchmarking Report is available for purchase by any AHTD member company. Purchase yours today.

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 has merged with Value Added Distributors.
NOSHOK announces their new Northeast Regional Sales Manager.
Wachendorff Automation enables accurate speed and motion detection in textile and confectionery production with the WDGI 50V.
Weidmüller releases new National PCB Design Survey.
Wieland offers free webinar - Artificial Intelligence Applied to Machinery Safety.

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.

idea invites you to visit them at Fall Meeting 2026 to learn more about them and eBiz 2026.

Visit Didero at FM26 to see a live agent working a real workflow.

Track every lead source in one place with the Interlynx Source Scorecard.

AI-Ready HR Leader, MRA’s new four-part learning experience, provides the essential AI knowledge every HR leader needs. Is your HR Leader AI-Ready?

Proton.ai discusses how the "quote-please" email is costing your best people.

Reshape shares why your expertise has a headcount, and your demand doesn’t.

The Beringer Group shares how running a process creates value.

Your Next Great Connection Starts Here

Have you recently updated your company's AHTD Member Directory Listing? Check it out here! Set yourself up for some top-notch networking by refreshing your company's and individual online directory listings today!

Keep Learning. Keep Leading.

Explore upcoming members-only webinar series designed to sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge, and keep you competitive. Invest in your growth with AHTD.

Click here to learn more and register today.