News & Insights

Growing Need for Skilled Labor

Leaders discuss strategies for both attracting top talent and upskilling existing employees to keep their workforce competitive, capable, and engaged.

Industry News

NOBLELIFT Launches New PSR30 Walkie Reach Truck

NOBLELIFT Launches New PSR30 Walkie Reach Truck

The PSR30 Walkie Reach Truck’s pantograph reach mechanism provides true operational flexibility.

MECO places First in Company donations for AFSP Walk

PEAC Solutions

PEAC Solutions Partners with Kanga Loaders

DIS Launches RentHub a Next-Gen Rental Mgt Platform

15 Material Handling Industry Business Trends of 2026

MHEDA’s Executive Committee has identified the top business trends shaping the material handling industry for 2026. Leverage these insights to navigate key industry challenges and opportunities, and explore MHEDA’s resources to support your organization’s success in the months ahead.

Material Handling Reports & Forecasts

Access real-world benchmarking and economic forecasting reports specific to the industry. 

Annual financial benchmarking study available for members to gain insight into profit drivers like growth, gross margin and expenses.

Salary data utilizing a platform, LaborIQ, which pulls salary data from 8.6 million W2 forms every month.

Tools to help you plan for the future and important information for markets applicable to your business.

Policy Matters: Industry Updates

Cold War Two® and the New Geopolitical Economy

Cold War Two® and the New Geopolitical Economy

Join economist and futurist Jason Schenker as he unpacks the realities of Cold War Two® and what it means for the future of the material handling industry. This thought-provoking webinar explores the intersection of global strategy, industrial policy, and economic trends, highlighting both the risks and the emerging opportunities for businesses navigating today’s complex landscape.

How AI Is (Actually) Being Used in Manufacturing and Distribution

State Policy Update: AI Legislation Landscape

The Supply Chain for Talent: Why Hiring is Only the Beginning

Showcasing the latest press coverage and media releases, this section highlights MHEDA’s impact, accomplishments, and leadership within the material handling industry.

Gain access to expert articles, market analysis, and exclusive interviews to help you thrive in the ever-evolving world of material handling.

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Gene Marks

CPA, National Business Columnist, Author & Speaker

Gene Marks is a past columnist for both The New York Times and The Washington Post. Gene now writes regularly for The Hill, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Forbes, Entrepreneur, The Washington Times, and The Guardian. Gene is a best-selling author and has written 5 books on business management. Gene appears on Fox Business, MSNBC, as well as CBS Eye on the World with John Batchelor and SiriusXM’s Wharton Business Channel where he talks about the financial, economic and technology issues that affect business leaders today. Gene helps business owners, executives and managers understand the political, economic and technological trends that will affect their companies and provides actionable insights.

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