It’s a feat to keep one association up and running, but combining two organizations requires lots of planning and learning. Matthew Croson and Jenny Blackford, president and chief operating officer, respectively, of the Motion and Power Manufacturers Alliance (MPMA), know this well.Croson was president of the American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA), and Blackford held the same position with the American Bearing Manufacturers Association (ABMA) until earlier this year, when the organizations merged.Both associations, Blackford explained, at more than a century old, have been involved in standards development, education and value drivers like expos and events. One difference, she said,… Read More