When the largest manufacturing and supply chain expo of 2020, MODEX 2020 , opens on March 9 it will include over 950 exhibits from leading solution providers and a comprehensive Educational Conference of over 150 sessions focusing on best-in-class solutions for manufacturing and supply chain operations. ...

The Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. (MHEFI) announces the election of two industry leaders to its Board of Directors. Ryan Bartlett, President and CEO of United Material Handling and Matthew Dysard, President of Tiffin Metal Products will begin serving their terms January 1, 2020. ...

MHI recently launched a blog that concentrates on material handling ergonomics and safety. The EASE and ProGMA  Industry Groups of MHI collaborated on the creation of this new informational and news resource for manufacturing and supply chain professionals.    Ergonomics and safety is ...

MHI announces that Christian Dow has been named Executive Vice President of Membership and Industry Leadership. In this role, Mr. Dow will lead all membership and the 16 MHI Industry Groups member value initiatives.    Mr. Dow brings over 25 years of experience in the material handling ...

MHI is pleased to announce four newly elected Roundtable Advisory Committee members who began their terms January 1, 2020. Kevin Reader, Director of Business Development of KNAPP, Karen Norheim, President & COO for American Crane and Equipment, Melonee Wise, CEO of Fetch Robotics and Brian C. Neuwirth, ...

MHI will preview the 2020 Annual Industry Report- Embracing the Digital Mindset: Connecting Data, Talent and Technology in Digital Supply Chains during the March 11 keynote at MODEX.    During the keynote, Thomas Boykin of Deloitte will join George W. Prest, CEO of MHI to present the ...

MHI announces the launch of MHIcast a new information source for the latest insights and trends from the material handling, logistics and supply chain industry. Tune in for a direct line to the industry's top thought leaders.   Today’s launch includes three expisodes: Handling ...

ProMat 2019 has been awarded Trade Show Executive’s Fastest 50 awards. Trade Show Executive curates the top 50 trade shows of the year that have the fastest growth in three categories: by net square feet, by exhibitors, and by attendees. ProMat 2019 has been awarded a Fastest 50 for net square feet ...

The Overhead Alliance of MHI will hold an Overhead Lifting Safety Webinar Series in September. The Overhead Alliance represents the members of the Crane Manufacturers Association of America, Inc. (CMAA), the Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI) and the Monorail Manufacturers Association, Inc. (MMA).  ...

MHI announces the release of the third in a series of U.S. Material Handling & Logistics Roadmaps. The report, titled “Transformation Age: Shaping Your Future” and developed in collaboration with Burchette & Associates, Inc., provides insights into key trends and technologies that will impact the ...

The Material Handling Industry (MHI) and the Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) announced today MHI’s acquisition of WERC which will offer expanded knowledge and educational resources to both association’s audiences. MHI has acquired the assets of WERC and will operate WERC as a division ...

There is a lot of uncertainty in the world today due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The team at MHI want to assure all ProMat 2021 exhibitors and attendees that plans are fully underway to hold a safe and productive event in April 2021 in Chicago. Know that we are committed to making ProMat 2021 an exceptional ...

MHI is pleased to announce two newly elected members to the Roundtable Advisory  Committee and the Board of Governors effective October 3, 2020. The new Board members, who will represent the members of the recently acquired Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC), are Annette Danek-Akey, ...

MODEX 2022 will be held March 28-31 at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center. MODEX is the largest international supply chain expo held in North or South America.    MODEX brings together solution providers who demonstrate their equipment, systems and services to manufacturing, supply ...

OZ Lifting Products LLC has launched the second in a new range of stainless steel products—a push beam trolley.   The launch of the trolley, available in 1 ton and 2 ton capacities,  follows the Winona, Minnesota-based manufacturer’s recent unveiling of a stainless steel chain hoist, ...