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March 3, 2023

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MHEDA Convention: Space is Limited!

This year's Convention will bring MHEDA members to Nashville for great speakers, networking and a lot of fun in the Music City. Make sure you’re a part of it and register today.

 

Room blocks are filling up fast, and our team is working diligently to make sure we can accommodate everyone. 

Please click here to see who is registered!

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Member News

What’s Your Story? Share Your Company News With MHEDA

MHEDA members have the opportunity to share their company news, and MHEDA will share it with thousands of material handling professionals. It’s an easy way to stay up to date on the latest news about MHEDA members and the industry. Please tell us your news here!

 

Also, International Women’s Day is March 8! Women are an integral part of the material handling industry. We’d love to hear how your organization is elevating and celebrating women. Post your news here so we can feature your company in the next newsletter!

MVP and MVS Awardees

 

MVPs

  • ABCO Systems

  • Fairchild Equipment – 9th Consecutive Year!

  • Hy-Tek Intralogistics – 13th Consecutive Year!

  • Southeast Industrial Equipment Inc. – 7th Consecutive Year!

MVSs

  • Bolzoni Auramo Inc.

  • SpaceGuard Products – 7th Consecutive Year!

  • Thombert Inc. – 8th Consecutive Year!

Please click here for a full list of MHEDA MVP and MVS award winners. Congratulations to you all!

 

Awards and Recognition

  • Durable Corporation Celebrates 100 Years in Business
  • Carolina Handling’s Patriotic Pallet Project Wins Mercury Excellence Award
  • Yale Nabs 2022 GOOD DESIGN Award for Fully Integrated Lithium-ion Lift Truck

New Hires and Promotions

  • Autoquip Announces Sales Leadership Promotions
  • Southworth International Group, Inc. (SIGI) Announces Appointment of Dr. Mirka Wilderer to the Board of Directors

Partnerships and Acquisitions

  • Equipment Depot, Inc. in Partnership with Mitsubishi Logisnext Co. LTD, and Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Group Signs Sponsorship with LPGA Player Ayaka Furue
  • First Citizens Bank Introduces New Name for Equipment Finance Business

Out and About

  • Fairbanks Scales to Showcase Weighing Innovations at CON EXPO-CON/AGG 2023

Welcome, New MHEDA Members!

The following companies have applied for MHEDA membership:

 

DISTRIBUTOR/INTEGRATOR

  • REB Contracting Solutions, Darien, IL

MANUFACTURER-SUPPLIER/ASSOCIATE

  • Alexander Hutton, Seattle, WA
  • Euroroll USA, LLC, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Educate Your Associates

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Women In Industry Virtual Series: Stand Out Communications

May 10-31
Communication comes in many forms and is different between genders, generations and industries. In order to build our business relationships, we must learn the proper way to communicate with each other. Join MHEDA for an interactive and engaging discussion around how women can strategically communicate. This skill is not only relevant, but critical. Learn more.

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MHEDA Talks: Succeeding in Times of Disruption

Host Shari Altergott, Chief Experience Officer of The CX Edge talks with Meridith Elliott Powell about how companies can succeed in times of disruption, finding and developing top talent, artificial intelligence, change management, and more. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Meridith’s Convention General Session, “Thrive: Turning Uncertainty into Your Competitive Advantage,” and the Women in Industry presentation, “You in the Driver’s Seat.” Listen and watch!

Coming March 9: Technology Strategies for Navigating Your Business Webinar

Take a forward look at up-and-coming technologies – e-commerce, cybersecurity, AI, automation, robotics, augmented reality — that will affect our industry over the next decade. Register now!

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NEW! Marketing Best Practices Webinar Series

Effectively marketing your material handling organization is critical to connecting with your customers and telling the story of your business. MHEDA is offering members a NEW Webinar Series in 2023: “Marketing Best Practices” to help you improve your marketing efforts and gain new tools to build a strategic program. Learn more!

Expand Your Network

March 13-16
University of Innovative Distribution (UID)
JW Marriott, Indianapolis

The University of Innovative Distribution is a concentrated educational program focused on the unique needs of the wholesale distribution industry. This concentrated educational program brings together members of 40+ distributor associations to focus on the unique needs of the wholesale distribution industry. Working together, these groups take great pride in providing a superior learning experience.

 

March 20-23
ProMat 2023 - Join Our Reception on 3/21 at 4:30 p.m.!

McCormick Place, Chicago
Plan to attend ProMat and visit MHEDA at Booth S3795 to pick up a MHEDA Member ribbon to affix to your badge, visit with Board Members and MHEDA Staff, and learn about all we have planned for 2023. Don't miss the free MHEDA Member Reception on Tuesday, March 21 at 4:30 p.m. RSVP Today!

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April 29-May 3

MHEDA 2023 Annual Convention - Space is Limited!

Grand Hyatt, Nashville

For the first time in Convention history, we will be gathering in Nashville, affectionately known as “Music City.” We’ve planned a fun and productive event designed around the theme, “The Human Factor.” Gain insight on how to better lead during disruption, employee burnout, supply chain challenges and inflation. Register today!

    The supply chain world comes together to touch the future at ProMat 2023. Take advantage of 900+ exhibits and education sessions because ProMat 2023 is where you’ll find the more of everything, from illuminating education, to next-generation technology and equipment in action, to the latest equipment and systems solutions for your supply chain needs. Visit promatshow.com and join us March 20-23, 2023. With keynotes, networking, education, and product booths, ProMat is where manufacturing and supply chain innovation comes to life.

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    Elevate Your Bottom Line

    DSC 101: How & Why to Participate in This Benchmarking Survey

    Are you curious about the DSC Survey but unsure what it entails? How do you know if this survey pertains to your business? Join members and the Mackay Research Group on March 13 and understand how to use this benchmarking tool and why members see value in participating. Register now!

    Remember: Participation for the survey is open until April 30 and includes the Industrial Truck, Storage and Handling, and Engineered Systems areas of business. Visit our website to get more information or contact Katie Richards at krichards@mheda.org.

    eShipping’s Monthly Industry Update is Here!

    Everyone has a lot on their plates right now, so here’s a way for you to stay up to date on the latest news without the extra hassle. eShipping’s Industry Update Report provides metrics, trends, and key takeaways on the state of the logistics industry to help your business plan for the coming months.

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    From The MHEDA Journal

    Want to learn more about succession planning for your organization? Check out this article in the newest issue of The MHEDA Journal! Author Roman A. Basi will present a workshop at the MHEDA Convention on the same topic. Get a sneak peek below.

     

    To read past issues or to contribute content, please go to www.mheda.org/journal.

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