MHEDA is the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association, a 501(c)6 non-profit trade association, dedicated to serving all segments of the material handling business community.
For 70 years, MHEDA has provided material handling companies and their employees with business resources, leadership training, networking opportunities, benchmarking data, career development tools and insights on the latest industry trends.
EXPAND YOUR NETWORK. EDUCATE YOUR ASSOCIATES. ELEVATE YOUR BOTTOM LINE.
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Nearly 600 distributor and manufacturing companies across the world representing several thousand employees utilize our resources each day to help their business stay competitive and employees stay connected. Join the MHEDA community.
MHEDA is your direct connection to the Material Handling Industry’s hottest trends, newest products, best management training workshops and represents a wealth of resources for all material handling businesses.
Our Members represent the nation’s major material handling distributors, as well as the leading manufacturers of storage and handling, lift trucks, conveyor equipment and technology.
Vision Statement
Our vision is to be recognized among our members and peers as the premier trade association in North America.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to enhance each member’s success through superior programming in the area of benchmarking, networking and education.
The MHEDA Way
Serve Members. Serve Each Other. Have Fun.
These core values represent our unique culture. But what do they mean in practice? These 19 fundamentals outline the behaviors that are the foundation of our culture. The MHEDA Way describes who we are, how we relate to each other, and how we relate to our members. It’s what drives our extraordinary success.
Assume Positive Intent Prioritize the Team Cultivate Curiosity Practice Blameless Problem-Solving Fulfill Commitments Set Clear Expectations Listen to Understand Speak Openly Collaborate Take Ownership |
Celebrate Success Have Fun Deliver an Effortless Experience Invest in Relationships Deliver Legendary Experiences Find Energy in Every Day Embrace Change and Growth Be a Lifelong Learner Be Kind |
History of the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association
Seventy years ago, a small group of material handling equipment distributors recognized the need for a national organization to help distributors conduct business more professionally, offer opportunities to learn from each other, provide information relevant to business and ensure a voice for your business. Hence, the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association was established on October 10, 1954 at the Morrison Hotel in Chicago.
Since 1954, the Association has been led by hundreds of volunteer directors, all working to make MHEDA a solid, growing national trade association with a mission to be the best resource for services and information for all material handling companies.
Today, MHEDA is a thriving association of nearly 600 members representing the finest distributors, manufacturers, and factory-owned branches in the material handling industry. MHEDA continues to carry on the tradition of the founding fathers with a dedication to promoting material handling industry excellence. After 70 years, MHEDA remains at the forefront of the material handling industry, fulfilling its mission to further improve the proficiency of material handling distributors in order that they continue to be the most effective and efficient conduit to the marketplace.
We are your direct connection to the Material Handling Industry’s hottest trends, newest products, best management training workshops and represent a wealth of resources for all material handling businesses.
MHEDA Past Presidents
1955 – Robert H. Braun, Sr. 1960 – Robert G. Arnold 1970 – G. C. Achtenhagen 1980 – Emil A. Graeser |
1990 – Richard J. Head 2000 – Tim Hilton 2010 – Gregory Morrison 2020 – Mike Wall
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