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MHIA to Hold Annual State of the Industry Press Conference During MODEX 2012

Friday, January 20, 2012

Tuesday, February 7, 2012- 2:00-2:45 p.m.
Room C213- Georgia World Congress Center- Atlanta, GA U.S.A.

The Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) will conduct its annual press conference during MODEX 2012. MHIA CEO, George W. Prest will cover the following topics:

* An economic update on the material handling & logistics industry and trends shaping the industry
* MODEX 2012
* ProMat 2013
* Major 2011-12 Industry initiatives

MHIA is an international trade association that has represented the material handling and logistics industry since 1945. MHIA members include material handling, supply chain and logistics equipment and systems manufacturers, integrators, consultants, publishers, and third party logistics providers.

Member companies come from all areas of material handling and various parts of the world, making MHIA a strong national and international representative for the material handling and logistics industry. Much of the work of the industry is done within its product-specific Industry Groups. The association sponsors trade events, such as ProMat 2013 and MODEX 2012 to showcase the products and services of its member companies and to educate manufacturing, distribution and supply chain professionals on the productivity solutions provided through material handling and logistics.

MODEX 2012 (February 6-9, 2012 at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center) is the industry’s newest expo for manufacturing and supply chain innovation. The event will attract industry professionals from the United States around the world.

If you plan to attend the press conference, please contact Carol Miller to arrange for a press pass. (Prior to February 8, please call 800-345-1815/704-676-1190 or email cmiller@mhia.org. After that date, bring your credentials to the Press Room at the Georgia World Congress Center Room C212 during show hours.) The Press are offered complimentary admission to the show and all educational conference sessions.

For more information on MODEX visit www.MODEXShow.com. For more information on MHIA, visit www.MHIA.org.

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