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February 15, 2023

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Welcome, New MHEDA Members!

The following companies have applied for MHEDA membership:

 

DISTRIBUTOR/INTEGRATOR

  • Anchor Management LLC, Strongsville, OH
  • Distribution X, Flowery Branch, GA
  • DMHS Investments, LLC, Colleyville, TX
  • Precision Warehouse Design, LLC, Carrollton, TX

MANUFACTURER-SUPPLIER/ASSOCIATE

  • B & P Manufacturing, Cadillac, MI
  • Concentric LLC, Greensboro, NC
  • J Bennett Recruiting, LLC, Natchitoches, LA
  • Northeast Installation Group, LLC, Clifton, NJ
  • TreviPay, Overland Park, KS

Ends Today! Early Bird Pricing for Convention Registration

Learn from experts who will help you dig through impacts of the modern workforce and gain practical strategies to move your team forward. Meet face to face with suppliers at the Exhibitor Showcase and learn about the latest material handling products and services. Enjoy the unique local flavor of Nashville as you network with fellow attendees. What are you waiting for? Register now!

Early Bird Reminder

DSC Survey Now Open to Forklift Dealers, Storage & Handling Distributors, and Systems Integrators

Three separate reports based on your business!

 

MHEDA’s DSC Report is a financial benchmarking study that annually provides key insights into exactly how the “high-profit firms” generate better profit numbers. It focuses intently on the three profit drivers: growth, gross margin and expenses. The report provides clear evidence as to how small differences in a few areas translate directly into higher levels of profitability. 

  • Learn How You Can Participate
  • Purchase the 2022 Report
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Educate Your Associates

Important Information on How To Prevent Equipment Theft

There has been a recent rise in equipment and product theft. Make sure your company and your network are aware of the issue, and how to prevent any further losses. Federated Insurance provides a few resources, tips and tricks.

 

Federated Insurance also recommends the use of Apple AirTags when possible as they are able to give a location with the accuracy of a few feet away from the item. Stay tuned for more information on this from MHEDA, and check out the following resources from Federated:

  • Security Guide Facility Physical Protection
  • Security Guide Surveillance Cameras
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Don't Miss These Member-Exclusive Webinars

Mark your calendar for the second installment in the Navigating Your Business in Uncertain Times webinar series. These free sessions will provide insights into the following:

  • Employee Strategies (2/23): Review important employee related issues impacting your company;
  • Technology Strategies (3/9): Take a look at up-and-coming technologies and more.

Additional Upcoming Webinar: Digital Invoicing and Payments 
Join TreviPay and Forrester live for “Taking on the Digital Invoicing and Payments Revolution” featuring Forrester’s Principal Analyst, Jacob Morgan and TreviPay’s CEO Brandon Spear, on February 21 at 11 ET. Learn more here.

Women professionals

International Women’s Day: How Will You Celebrate?

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. We will feature photos and stories in an upcoming newsletter and look forward to your participation! Please submit info here.

Women in Industry Virtual Series Coming Soon!

This four-week "Stand Out Communications" series will kick off May 10, with a full agenda of topics to help women in the material handling industry grow their networks and businesses. Learn more here! 

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Elevate Your Bottom Line

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Recently Released: 1st QTR 2023 Economic Advisory Report

This Custom Economic Advisory Report, produced by ITR Economics, is designed specifically for MHEDA members. Gain insight into evolving trends; review dashboard of projected growth rates; read important data for markets relevant to our industry and much more. To access, member login is required. Learn more!

 

Free Employee Compensation Data, Just for You

Miller Resource Group provides MHEDA members with valuable compensation data to give insight on job titles, education levels, years of experience, job location, industry, and provides job descriptions and skill requirements for each position. This resource is exclusively for MHEDA members. 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

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

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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    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!

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

     

    MVPs Announced

    • Bode Equipment Company – 13th Consecutive Year!
    • Conveyor Solutions – 11th Consecutive Year!
    • Frontier Forklifts & Equipment – 8th Consecutive Year!
    • Mathand, Inc. – 9th Consecutive Year!
    • Maybury Material Handling – 13th Consecutive Year!
    • RH Brown Co. – 13th Consecutive Year!
    • RMH Systems – 8th Consecutive Year!
    • Southern States ToyotaLift – 2nd Consecutive Year!
      Tri-Lift NC, Inc. – 4th Consecutive Year!
    • Wolter Inc. – 12th Consecutive Year!

    MVSs Announced

    • Crown Battery – 3rd Consecutive Year!
    • TVH – 8th Consecutive Year!
    • Rack Builders Inc. – 4th Consecutive Year!

    New Hires and Promotions

    • VARGO® Promotes COO and President, Bart Cera, to CEO
    • Duravant Appoints Einar Einarsson as President of Marlen

    On the Move

    • Carolina Handling Opens New Metro Atlanta Facility

    Partnerships and Acquisitions

    • Pacline Conveyors Announces New Robotics and Automation Division and Unveils Robotic Loading System at The ProMat Show

    Awards and Recognition

    • Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Group Recognizes Dealers of Excellence
    • Marengo-based Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Announced Winners of its Premier Club Awards for 2022
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    From The MHEDA Journal

    The digital edition of The MHEDA Journal Q1 is available! Learn how to effectively manage your remote team, see the economic forecast for the year, hear from the new MHEDA Board Chairman and more!

     

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

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    On the Bright Side

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