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January 2, 2024

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Plan Your MHEDA Education and Event Schedule

Maximize your MHEDA Membership in 2024 by utilizing and participating in the many member programs and events. Check out our complete 2024 Calendar and save the dates for industry learning and networking. Learn more.

Available Jan. 10 - DSC Survey

The MHEDA Distributor Statistical Comparison (DSC) Report is an annual financial benchmarking study that reviews and compares MHEDA distributor member companies based on the organization’s size, line of business, and geographic region. Visit our website for FAQs, a sector breakdown, informational webinars and more!

"Culture Champion" Webinar Series Begins Jan. 17

Embark on a transformative journey to build an exceptional organizational culture designed to equip you with the insights and tools necessary to foster an environment where innovation, collaboration, and performance thrive. This is a FREE Webinar Series and is open to all MHEDA Members. Please complete the registration form so that we can send you the participation information.

AI: Treasure Chest or Pandora’s Box?

In this presentation, we will discuss how businesses can leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create value. AI has been argued to be a force of disruption for businesses worldwide and in a wide range of sectors. Organizations implementing AI applications are expected to attain gains in terms of added business value, such as increased revenue, cost reduction, and improved business efficiency. IDC conducted a global study that provides unique insights into the business value of AI. For every $1 companies invest in AI, they are realizing an average of $3.5 in return and 5% of organizations worldwide are realizing an average of $8 in return.

The MHEDA Board Wants to Hear From You!

The MHEDA Board of Directors has been hard at work strategizing and planning to ensure that the upcoming year brings even more value to our members. We encourage you to take an active role in the association and network with your peers, contribute your ideas, and share your expertise. Thank you for being an integral part of our association, and we look forward to a year filled with growth, collaboration, and shared success.

 

Your feedback is invaluable to us. Feel free to reach out to us with your suggestions, concerns, or ideas at boardofdirectors@mheda.org.

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Expand Your Network

Join Us in Sunny San Diego for the 2024 MHEDA Convention

April 20 - 24, 2024

Hilton San Diego Bayfront, San Diego, California

 

When you attend a MHEDA Convention, you will gather with hundreds of industry professionals under one roof for four days of outstanding high-quality education and endless networking possibilities, not to mention many exciting area tours.

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Save The Date: Regional Networking Summit

February 13, 2024

This day-long live networking event will be hosted in Charlotte, North Carolina with MHEDA member, Carolina Handling, LLC. Stay tuned for more details! 

University of Innovative Distribution (UID) 2024

March 11-14, 2024

Indianapolis, Indiana

This concentrated educational program brings together members of distributor associations to focus on the unique needs of the wholesale distribution industry.

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Member News

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

MHEDA members are doing great things! Share your news — such as promotions, awards and industry or community events — with MHEDA, and we will share it with thousands of material handling professionals in the MHEDA community. It’s easy –submit your news here!

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Congratulations 2024 MVP and MVS MVP Award Winners

 

MVP Winners

 

Quality Material Handling Inc.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
5th Award

Riekes Equipment
Omaha, NE
14th Award
“Earning the MHEDA MVP Award is a badge of honor for us because it not only acknowledges the performance our team, but also our culture and company values. Together, our team has achieved excellence that further bolsters our position as a leader in the industry, said Duncan Murphy, President.

 

RMH Systems, Inc.
Waukee, IA
9th Award

 

Storage Solutions, Inc.
Westfield, OH
5th Award

 

Valley Industrial Trucks
Youngstown, OH
8th Award

 

Warehouse1
Kansas City, MO
12th Award

 

Xact Warehouse Solutions
Cedar Park, TX
4th Award

 

MVS Winners

East Penn Manufacturing Co.
Lyon Station, PA
9th Award
“East Penn is honored to again receive the MVS (Most Valuable Supplier) Award from MHEDA.  As the only battery company to achieve this award nine years in a row, it’s an amazing accomplishment and is only possible through the continued commitment of our employees, our independently owned North American dealer network, and the customers we serve.  We also want to thank MHEDA for continuing to be a premier material handling resource.”  - David Corey, Group Vice President, East Penn Motive Power Division

 

Morse Manufacturing Company, Inc.
East Syracuse, NY
9th Award

Welcome, New MHEDA Members!

The following companies have applied for MHEDA membership:

 

MANUFACTURER-SUPPLIER/ASSOCIATE

  • Elevate By Principal, Des Moines, IA
  • Systems Automated, Argyle, TX

DISTRIBUTORS/INTEGRATORS

  • Interglobe Alliance, Inc., Brampton, ON
  • Midwest Wholesale Container, Warrenville, IL
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From The MHEDA Journal

It can be hard enough to manage your own business culture. So what do you do when you merge two businesses? Jerry Weidmann discusses a few helpful tips when integrating the status quo from different businesses. Read about these tips now.

 

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

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