Why we love working at Master Power Transmission

Happy employees make for a great working environment. In addition to a boost in productivity, work attendance is stellar when employees are excited to come to work. Let us tell you why we love working at Master Power Transmission.

My fellow Hoosiers…

At last month’s inauguration of Gov. Mike Pence, the 50th governor of the Hoosier State spoke of hope and determination. He challenged Indiana to be the first in job creation, education and quality of life, and in a time of uncertainty, for our state to serve as an “enduring beacon.”

A company’s revolution starts with great people

Few brands become iconic. While companies often boast about their longevity, past success does not ensure future success. We’ve seen the result of those who try to live in the past. So why do well-established businesses fail or falter?

Ten resolutions to revisit

Have you already dropped the ball on your New Year’s resolutions? Check out these 10 business resolutions made and kept by some of the world’s most accomplished professionals. Forbes magazine contributor Mike Maddock posed the question, “Have you noticed how the most accomplished people just seem to identify important things and consistently get them done?” […]

Why do some gearboxes last longer than others?

Most industrial operations have processes or equipment that are regular maintenance issues. Those that require regular attention often drive most of the maintenance, repair and operations costs. However, why do some gearboxes seem to last longer than others? The answer comes down to design, production and the application. Robust gearboxes are born to run. Minimized […]

From ‘soup to nuts,’ meet your product specialist

You may not need a recipe for coconut curry with chicken soup, but give one of our product specialists a try. From “soup to nuts,” our team of experts can handle inventory, product specifications, credits, returns and much more. “The traditional setup in our industry are separate departments for customer service, engineering and marketing,” said […]

Oh yeah. We’re still having fun.

Two years ago Master Power Transmission was born. Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., we’ve found a business-friendly community that mixes well with our company culture. While our manufacturing remains in Columbus, Ind., our sales, engineering and marketing are located in downtown Greenville. Over the past 30 years the city has undergone strategic public-private partnership to make […]

May we suggest ‘Manufacturing 3.5?’

As we emerge from the Great Recession, we can look back at economic development and see how greatly it has changed. From raw material extraction to cloud computing technologies, the landscape is much different. Pittsburgh-based Fourth Economy Consulting, a national economic development consulting firm, recently released a report on the pace of economic development in […]

It’s not just a man’s job

As U.S. manufacturing becomes more competitive through engineering and innovation, more women are joining the work force. Labor-intensive jobs are being replaced by computer-aided machining, and about a third of all manufacturing workers today are women. The United States is facing a skilled labor shortage. Throughout the country community colleges and trade schools are forming […]

Master PT’s Community Involvement

Master Power Transmission is committed to supporting the quality of life of the communities where we live and work. Our associates are actively engaged in the United Way and other philanthropic causes. When a family was devastated by tornado earlier this year, our employees came together to lend their support in the recovery. Here’s a […]