The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) and the American Bearing Manufacturers Association (ABMA) have merged to create the Motion and Power Manufacturers Alliance (MPMA). The new organizational structure will begin on May 1, 2025.

The new MPMA entity will deliver increased value through standards creation under the AGMA and ABMA brands, more robust education and workforce development programs, a strong connection of the supply chain via face-to-face events and two industry publications, and advocacy at the federal and executive branch levels.

AGMA and ABMA will continue to keep their names in the marketplace as the 108-year-old AGMA brand and the 107-year-old ABMA brand have a significant history and value to their respective memberships, AGMA reported.

The associations announced the news shortly after the AGMA/ABMA Annual Meeting in Austin, when the membership of the two associations voted to approve the merger.