AGMA

Riverbend Industries Announces Two Appointments to Board of Directors

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
Professional Services, Engineering, HVAC, Other Professional Services, Manufacturing, Other Manufacturing, Navistar, Advertising, Partnership, NEMA, Unova, Marketing, Computer, Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, Mid-America Regional Council, BP, Business, American Gear Manufacturers Association, History of the Georgia Institute of Technology, MBA, Loyola University, Bangladesh Technical Education Board, Rochester Institute of Technology, AMT, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Acquisition, Hardinge, Northern Illinois University, National Electrical Contractors Association, Harvard Business School, The Chicago Network, AGMA, Growth, XTEK, Management

These appointments further strengthen Riverbend’s strategic leadership and position the company for continued growth and success.

Key Points: 
  • These appointments further strengthen Riverbend’s strategic leadership and position the company for continued growth and success.
  • Board appointee Kyle Seymour was President, CEO and Board Member of S&C Electric Company from 2013-2020, after serving as Chairman of the Board, President and CEO of XTEK, Inc. from 2002-2012.
  • “Kathy brings vast Marketing experience and expertise to the Riverbend Industries Board of Directors,” said Ron Gidwitz, Riverbend Industries’ Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer.
  • “Her track record of maximizing revenue opportunities and building strategic partnerships will be a great asset to the Board and to Riverbend’s businesses.”

Rockwell Automation, FiveBy Solutions Join AGMA in the Fight Against IP Threats

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
AGMA, Economy, Grey market, Rockwell Automation, Articles, Economic systems, Alliance for Gray Market and Counterfeit Abatement

Rockwell Automation , the worlds largest company dedicated to industrial automation and information, and risk intelligence firm FiveBy Solutions have joined AGMA on its mission to hinder threats to IP and render these activities more difficult, undesirable and unprofitable.

Key Points: 
  • Rockwell Automation , the worlds largest company dedicated to industrial automation and information, and risk intelligence firm FiveBy Solutions have joined AGMA on its mission to hinder threats to IP and render these activities more difficult, undesirable and unprofitable.
  • These threats come in a variety of forms including gray marketing, counterfeiting, service and warranty fraud, and digital IP abuse.
  • AGMAs goal is to educate the industry and the public by sharing and developing best practices in the fight against IP theft.
  • Having previously partnered with AGMA in a research capacity , FiveBy Solutions views AGMA membership as an extension of its commitment to mitigating business risks for its clients.

AGMA to Tech Industry: Don’t Lose Focus When It Comes to Protecting Digital IP

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Monday, April 27, 2020
Computer security, Computer network security, Cryptography, Information governance, Data security, Cybercrime, Ownership, Asset, Information technology management, AGMA, Cyberwarfare

Every company with digital assets from software to music to firmware, and everything in between, is at risk.

Key Points: 
  • Every company with digital assets from software to music to firmware, and everything in between, is at risk.
  • Due to digital IPs intangible nature, protecting it is an especially difficult task that comes with its own unique challenges.
  • According to AGMA president Sally Nguyen, Dont put yourself in a position where you lose focus on security.
  • AGMA exists to educate the industry and the public by sharing and developing best practices in the fight against IP theft, continued Nguyen.

AGMA Adds Tech Data to Membership Roster

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019
AGMA

Tech Data has joined AGMA on its mission to hinder threats to IP and render these activities more difficult, undesirable and unprofitable.

Key Points: 
  • Tech Data has joined AGMA on its mission to hinder threats to IP and render these activities more difficult, undesirable and unprofitable.
  • As the first distributor to be invited to join AGMAs roster, which includes the tech sectors most influential companies, Tech Data will provide key insights into improving compliance in the channel.
  • AGMA is chartered with addressing key threats to intellectual property in the high-tech industry.
  • According to Jean-Paul Durand, Tech Datas chief ethics and compliance officer, the company joined AGMA to help strengthen IP protection in the IT channel.

New Report from AGMA Member Cites Intellectual Property Law as Critical Component of Gray Market Strategy

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Intellectual property law, Articles, AGMA, Grey market, Intellectual property, Economy, Economic systems, Alliance for Gray Market and Counterfeit Abatement

Billions of dollars worth of tech products are sold on the gray market every year, and that number is on the rise.

Key Points: 
  • Billions of dollars worth of tech products are sold on the gray market every year, and that number is on the rise.
  • Seeking to provide relief, AGMA , a non-profit organization and the largest group solely focused on IP protection in the high-tech industry, has teamed with Milton Springut, founding partner of intellectual property law firm Springut Law, to issue a report titled, Using IP to Control Gray Goods.
  • However, according to the AGMA/Springut report, trademark law remains a viable legal means of controlling gray market activities, and should be included as an essential element of any gray market strategy.
  • As an industry association, AGMA is chartered with addressing key threats to intellectual property in the high-tech industry.

ASI President John Cross Named AGMA Chairman

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Thursday, June 6, 2019
Gears, American Gear Manufacturers Association, AGMA, Lead

MONTGOMERYVILLE, Pa., June 6, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --ASI Drives, a leading manufacturer of custom engineered gear drives since 1985, has announced that its President, John Cross, has been named chairman of the American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA).

Key Points: 
  • MONTGOMERYVILLE, Pa., June 6, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --ASI Drives, a leading manufacturer of custom engineered gear drives since 1985, has announced that its President, John Cross, has been named chairman of the American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA).
  • An AGMA board member since 2013, Cross assumed the role of chair in April.
  • "ASI is honored to have John playing such a key role in a group as important as the AGMA," said ASI CEO Doug Fastuca.
  • "I began my association with AGMA in 1997 when I started working at ASI Drives, who is a 30-year AGMA member.

AGMA Elects New President, Officers and Governors

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Monday, May 20, 2019
AFL–CIO, American Guild of Musical Artists, Elections, AGMA, Turnout, Voter turnout, Principal dancer, Trade unions

NEW YORK, May 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --On Friday, American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) held a mail ballot election pursuant to its Constitution.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, May 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --On Friday, American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) held a mail ballot election pursuant to its Constitution.
  • Global Election Services (GES) certified the election results, which were accepted and approved today by AGMA's Board of Governors.
  • Nineteen Governors comprised of Soloists, Choristers/Actors and Dancers were also elected throughout the country in a record setting voter turnout.
  • AGMA represents approximately 7500 opera singers, ballet and modern dancers, and production personnel at all principal opera houses and dance companies in the United States.

AGMA Installs New President

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Friday, March 1, 2019
Vice President of the United States, Vice president, AGMA, AFL–CIO

President Coleman moves into his new role per the Union's constitution which provides that the First Vice President assumes the duties of the President upon resignation.

Key Points: 
  • President Coleman moves into his new role per the Union's constitution which provides that the First Vice President assumes the duties of the President upon resignation.
  • "AGMA has been a part of my life for 30 years as an Artist, Delegate, and Vice President.
  • I am honored and look forward to serving as AGMA's President," said President Coleman.
  • On behalf of all AGMA members, I want to sincerely thank Mr. Odom for approximately 40 years of dedicated service to AGMA as a delegate, officer and President," said Leonard Egert, AGMA's National Executive Director.