Material handling equipment new orders grew 8.1% in 2014 and are forecasted to grow 9% for 2015 and and 7% in 2016, according to the latest Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing Forecast (MHEM) released by MHI. “We expect economic fundamentals to […]
By Gary Forger, MHI Managing Director of Professional Development Building the future doesn’t always come naturally to people. Too often, we are harshly confronted or otherwise assaulted by a changing present before it registers that our future will be different. […]
One of the more common tasks in material handling is people lifting objects. Historically this manual material handling has been done without assistance from lifting or positioning equipment. Unfortunately, encouraging workers to “lift correctly” has provided little measurable benefit in […]
By Jeff Woroniecki, MHI Chief Operating Officer Adaptable. Vital. Inclusive. Three words you might not typically hear to describe an organization celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2015. And yet, those are just a few of the descriptors used by three […]
See the latest, greatest manufacturing and supply chain solutions at ProMat 2015. When you attend ProMat, you can expect to uncover new business potential: –Speed time to market –Cut costs and maximize efficiency –Streamline your operations –Engage industry professionals and […]
MHI will celebrate its 70th anniversary at ProMat 2015 on March 25. Join us for live music, food, drinks and entertainment by comedian and impressionist Frank Caliendo. Frank Caliendo From his many appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, […]