Thank you to the 650+ MHEDA members who attended the 2024 Convention & Exhibitor Showcase!

Below are some of the comments we received from attendees. You can view a full 2024 Convention Recap here.

“Awesome conference. Everyone was super welcoming.” – Matt Sterup, Sales Manager, LiftsToday

“Such great energy at the show this year, all driven by great programs and excellent speakers.” – Matthew Ford, President, Site-Seeker, Inc.

“A wonderful experience! Wish we would have joined earlier!” – Russ Schirmer, Director of Sales, Carron Net Company, Inc.

“The workshops and speakers were excellent, there was some very valuable information taken from these. The women's sessions were also amazing, very happy to see this being done!” – Cynthia Galaviz, ITC Manufacturing Inc.

“One of the most smoothly-run conventions I’ve ever attended. The Business Trends roundtable was the best opportunity for the most diverse and in-depth thought-exchange.” – John Fontaine, Automation Sales Lead, ISS Material Handling

“All the events and speakers were very, very, very good and it was a very successful show for us. Really a highlight of the year!” – John Beverstock, Vice President. Warwick Products

“It was a first-class event.” – Troy Donnelly, Sr. VP of Sales, Marketing and Solutions Development, DMW&H

“The workshops were extremely insightful and extremely relevant to the current issues our industry is facing today.” – Siennah Lutusuesue, Customer Experience Supervisor, Total Industries

“I found the networking the most valuable. Additionally the breakout sessions were wonderful and we came back with a lot of valuable information.” – Danielle Godfrey, Operations, Industrial Shelving Systems

“AWESOME convention. You and your staff hit it out of the park.” – Jason R. Effing, PE | Chief Revenue Officer, Systems In Motion, Inc.

“We made stuffed animals to be sent to multiple Ronald McDonald homes for the children. What a great way to give back to the community. MiTek is proud to be part of MHEDA.” – Darren Decker, North East Regional Sales Manager at MiTek Mezzanine Systems

“Great job by organizers, speakers, and exhibitors. Connected with a great group of professionals.” – Bobby Briggs, Business Development, 360Connect

“Thank you for hosting a great convention that will surely help all who attended and the companies that they represented also.” - Brian Harris – General Manager, Frontier Forklifts and Service

“I had an amazing time and wanted to compliment your team on how organized and decorated the event was. We are definitely coming back. Thank you again!” – Niko Gonzalez, Sales | Quality Material Handling Inc.

“Networking is always fantastic at the conference and great to see old friends from across the country.” – Chris Rutkowski, Western Regional Sales Manager, UNEX

“I thought the speakers and sessions were great! The opportunity to give back and also attend an excursion was also great. It gives attendees time to share laughs and converse outside of sessions and dinners.” – Melinda Aiken, Marketing and Account Manager, Site-Seeker, Inc.

“Great content, networking and location.” – Joe DeJohn, VP, Director of Sales, Kalmar USA

“The keynote speakers were great, and the breakaway sessions were very useful!” – Joseph Krause, Account Executive, DIS Corporation

“I wanted to express how incredible this week’s annual meeting was. Everything, every detail, every speech, every event, every conversation – well, everything – was simply flawless.” – Chuck Pascarelli, President, Americas, Hyster Yale Group

“MHEDA events are always a blast!” – Katie Duvall, Sales Development, Vsimple

“Fabulous event, suburb people, and so well organized by the hard-working MHEDA team. Good times!” – Advanced Equipment Company