http://www.mhia.org/rss/news/mhia MHIA.org Press Releases en-us Copyright Material Handling Industry 2009 10 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:27:03 GMT MHIA Press Releases The ProMat 2011 exhibit spacedraw, held January 21 in Chicago, attracted 318 exhibitors who reserved 180,000 net square feet of show floor space at the Industry's premier U.S. event. This was the second-largest, first-day exhibit spacedraw for any ProMat http://www.mhia.org/news/mhia/9531/180-000-square-feet-of-show-floor-reserved-at-promat--spacedraw Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:02:01 GMT MHIA Press Releases Lifting products in a manufacturing and distribution environment is not as simple as pick and place.  Loads constantly change.  Overhead Lifting Solutions can be customized to individual applications providing the best and most cost effective http://www.mhia.org/news/mhia/9519/overhead-material-handling-equipment-offers-customized-lifting-solutions Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:41:53 GMT MHIA Press Releases Material handling equipment orders contracted 37.4% in 2009 are are forecasted to grow 6.0-8.5% in 2010, according to the latest Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing Forecast (MHEM) released by Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA).“Industrial http://www.mhia.org/news/mhia/9501/mhia-forecasts-6-0-8-5--growth-in-material-handling-equipment-new-orders-in-2010 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:02:27 GMT MHIA Press Releases Connect with NA 2010 exhibitors, NA 2010 attendees and get the latest show news and information at the following social media sites:www.twitter.com/nashowwww.nashow.com/linkedinwww.nashow.com/facebookTwitterTweet about NA 2010 and view tweets from show http://www.mhia.org/news/mhia/9479/get-connected-at-na-2010 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:48:55 GMT MHIA Press Releases In addition to being the largest material handling and logistics show in North America in 2010, The 2010 North American Material Handling and Logistics Show (NA 2010) offers an exceptional opportunity to learn directly from leading industry experts through http://www.mhia.org/news/mhia/9477/take-advantage-of-free-educational-events-at-na-2010 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:33:54 GMT MHIA Press Releases By Dr. Michael Ogle Vice President, Educational & Technical ServicesMaterial Handling Industry of America One of Material Handling Industry of America’s (MHIA) little known activities on behalf of the industry is its leading role in the review http://www.mhia.org/news/mhia/9476/mhia-guides-international-standards-development Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:15:59 GMT MHIA Press Releases By Tom Andel, Contributing EditorEnvironmental sustainability is becoming synonymous with business sustainability. That’s because saving the environment is becoming a required business practice among supply chain partners. If you do business with http://www.mhia.org/news/mhia/9472/sustainability--from-hot-air-to-energy Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:47:31 GMT MHIA Press Releases The Loading Dock Equipment Manufacturers (LODEM) Industry Group of the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) announces the publication of Dock Levelers 101—What You Always Wanted to Know About Dock Levelers but Were Afraid to Ask. This guide http://www.mhia.org/news/mhia/9460/loading-dock-equipment-manufacturers-publish-dock-levelers-101 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:40:21 GMT MHIA Press Releases In the wake of the tragic earthquake in Haiti, Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA), a founding sponsor of the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN), is working with ALAN and major humanitarian relief agencies to identify the most critical relief http://www.mhia.org/news/mhia/9391/american-logistics-aid-network-responds-to-haiti-earthquake Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:20:08 GMT MHIA Press Releases Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) and the Automation Technologies Council (ATC) announce that ProMat and The International Robots, Vision & Motion Control Show will collocate in 2011. Both exhibitions will be held March 21-24, 2011 at Chicago’s http://www.mhia.org/news/mhia/9436/promat-and-international-robots--vision---motion-control-show-to-collocate-in-2011 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:18:12 GMT MHIA Press Releases Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) is participating in a new subcommittee of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee (TC) 122 on "Packaging and Environment." The subcommittee is developing proposed http://www.mhia.org/news/mhia/9424/mhia-working-on-international-standards-for-packaging-and-the-environment Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:58:09 GMT MHIA Press Releases Product damage is a common and costly problem in the manufacturing and distribution environment.   Product damage may be caused by using incorrect material handling equipment or using equipment that is not designed specifically for the job.  http://www.mhia.org/news/mhia/9353/reduce-product-damage-with-overhead-lifting-solutions Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:12:48 GMT MHIA Press Releases The Monorail Manufacturers Association, Inc. (MMA) announces the availability of two American National Standard Institute (ANSI Standards). The two standards, MH27.1 - 2009--Specifications for Patented Track Underhung Cranes and Monorail Systems and MH27.2 http://www.mhia.org/news/mhia/9332/two-ansi-monorail-standards-available-for-download-at-mhia-org- Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:19:33 GMT MHIA Press Releases The Overhead Alliance is now offering a complimentary download of the Hoist Operator's Manual.  This manual is ideal for the novice worker and can also be used as a refresher for even the most seasoned hoist user.  The manual covers a wide http://www.mhia.org/news/mhia/9292/hoist-operator-s-manual-offered-through-the-overhead-alliance Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:44:30 GMT MHIA Press Releases Overhead lifting and positioning solutions are available in standard designs to address everyday material handling needs.  But, more and more companies are turning to highly customized overhead systems that provide an exact fit to the job.  http://www.mhia.org/news/mhia/9239/overhead-lifting-and-positioning-systems-provide-high-levels-of-flexibility- Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:46:21 GMT MHIA Press Releases Material handling equipment orders are forecasted to grow 2.0-3.5% in 2010, according to the latest Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing Forecast (MHEM) released by Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA).“We are in the middle of a contraction http://www.mhia.org/news/mhia/9257/mhia-forecasts-growth-in-material-handling-equipment-new-orders-in-2010 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:53:48 GMT MHIA Press Releases When the North American Material Handling & Logistics Show (NA 2010) opens on April 26 it will include over  400 exhibits and an Educational Conference featuring a Keynote Seminar Series on The Future Track and the first of its kind Supply Chain http://www.mhia.org/news/mhia/9240/na-2010-is-coming-to-cleveland-april-26-29 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:32:20 GMT MHIA Press Releases The Board of Directors of the Material Handling Education Foundation Inc. (MHEFI) announces the re-election of Mr. George Prest of Unarco Material Handling, as Board President and Mr. Will Heddles of Tiffin Metal Products, as Board Vice President at their http://www.mhia.org/news/mhia/9227/the-material-handling-education-foundation-elects-new-board-members- Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:17:21 GMT MHIA Press Releases At the invitation of the Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. (MHEFI), career and technical educators from around the United States convened at Lehigh Career and Technical Institute on July 14 for an inaugural “Train-the-Trainer” summit. http://www.mhia.org/news/mhia/9178/material-handling-education-foundation-and-mhia-continue-to-further-work-force-training-with-a--train-the-trainer--program- Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:10:32 GMT MHIA Press Releases The Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) and the College Industry Council on Material Handling Education (CICMHE) announce two grant awards totaling $133,085 for research to be performed during 2009-2010. The 2009 grant awardees are as follows:Developing http://www.mhia.org/news/mhia/9175/material-handling-industry-of-america-and-college-industry-council-fund-research-on-lean-warehousing-and-the-distribution-workforce Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:28:58 GMT MHIA Press Releases Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) leaders discussed material handling and logistics market trends at the recent 2009 Annual Meetings in Amelia Island, Florida. Overall, the first half 2009 has seen a decline of 44.9% for orders of new equipment http://www.mhia.org/news/mhia/9160/mhia-sees-a-turnaround-in-process-for-material-handling-and-logistics-with-growth-predicted-in-early-2011 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:12:27 GMT MHIA Press Releases The College Industry Council on Material Handling Education (CICMHE) recently announced the winners of the 2009 Outstanding Material Handling Logistics Content Award Competition at the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) 2009 Annual Meetings. http://www.mhia.org/news/mhia/9159/college-industry-council-announces-the-winners-of-the-2009-outstanding-material-handling-logistics-content-award Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:00:27 GMT MHIA Press Releases Some equipment used for turning, positioning, and lifting provide less than perfect load control.  However, overhead lifting systems offer precise positioning that can be secured through the use of radio remote controls or independent traveling push http://www.mhia.org/news/mhia/9148/increase-load-control-by-using-overhead-lifting-systems Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:33:49 GMT MHIA Press Releases View Photos from the Grand Opening CeremonyView Video from the Grand Opening CeremonyThe Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. (MHEFI) announces the dedication of the new pilot program, Don Frazier Material Handling Technical Training Program, http://www.mhia.org/news/mhia/8639/don-frazier-program-introduces-high-schoolers-to-material-handling---logistics-careers Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:54:26 GMT MHIA Press Releases The premier material handling and logistics event in North and South America, ProMat 2011, is returning to Chicago's McCormick Place South on March 21-24, 2011. ProMat is sponsored by Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) and brings together http://www.mhia.org/news/mhia/9114/promat-returning-to-chicago-in-march-2011 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:44:37 GMT MHIA Press Releases When choosing a solution for loading and unloading materials in a manufacturing or distribution environment, it is important to look at alternatives to the more traditional transportation methods. Using loading and unloading solutions that don't match http://www.mhia.org/news/mhia/9072/traditional-methods-of-loading-and-unloading-materials-may-not-always-be-the-most-efficient-way Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:01:37 GMT MHIA Press Releases The College Industry Council on Material Handling Education (CICMHE) recently announced the results of the 2008-2009 Material Handling Student Design Competition. Each year, the Material Handling Student Design Competition provides student teams with http://www.mhia.org/news/mhia/9017/college-industry-council-on-material-handling-education-announces-results-of-the-material-handling-student-design-competition Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:56:47 GMT MHIA Press Releases The Automatic Guided Vehicle Systems (AGVS) Industry Group announces the publication of The Fundamentals of AGV Acceptance Testing. While every AGV system is unique, this guide provides best practices being used by the members of the AGVS.The Fundamentals http://www.mhia.org/news/mhia/9009/automatic-guided-vehicle-systems-industry-group-publishes-the-fundamentals-of-agv-acceptance-testing- Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:27:50 GMT MHIA Press Releases MH1- 2005 -Pallets, Slip Sheets, & Other Bases for Unit Loads, an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard pertaining to pallets used in the unit-load method of assembling, stacking, storing, handling, and transporting materials and http://www.mhia.org/news/mhia/8990/mh1-2005-pallet-standard-now-available-at-no-cost-from-material-handling-industry-of-america Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:01:56 GMT MHIA Press Releases The Material Handling Education Foundation Inc. (MHEFI) recently announced its 2009-2010 Scholarship Winners. This year, thirty-two students will receive a total of $95,100 in scholarship funds. This continued MHEFI's thirty-three-year tradition of support http://www.mhia.org/news/mhia/8988/2009-10-material-handling-education-foundation-scholarship-winner-announced-