Mallard Manufacturing Introduces Updated Line of Pallet Flow Separators
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LODEM Releases Safety Label Brochure for Dock Levelers
MODULA LAUNCHES MODULA ONEPICK, THE NEW VERTICAL LIFT AT IMTS 2016
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LODEM Releases New Equipment Standards
The Loading Dock Equipment Manufacturers (LODEM) Industry Group of MHI plays a key role in developing standards for the design, performance and proper operation of loading dock equipment. LODEM is proud to announce the release of several newly revised standards for Dock Levelers, Vehicle Restraining Devices, and Portable Dock Leveling Devices.
These ANSI-approved standards represent recommended safety practices and performance testing criteria that may be used in product selection and utilization. These standards provide guides to the responsibilities of designers, manufacturers, sellers, installers, owners, users and governing bodies of dock levelers.
Dock Levelers: This ANSI-approved standard (ANSI MH30.1-2015), Performance and Testing Requirements for Dock Leveling Devices represents recommended safety practices and performance testing criteria that may be used in product selection and utilization.
Vehicle Restraining Devices: This ANSI-approved standard (ANSI MH30.3-2015), Vehicle Restraining Devices: Performance and Testing defines performance and testing requirements for rear impact guard (RIG) type and wheel dependent type vehicle restraining devices.
Portable Dock Leveling Devices: This ANSI-approved standard ( ANSI MH30.2-2015), Performance and Testing of Portable Dock Leveling Devices defines performance and testing requirement for the design, use, and maintenance of portable dock leveling devices.
To learn more about these resources and the LODEM Industry Group, please visit www.mhi.org/LODEM.
Contact: Carol Miller at 704-686-1190.
Hyster-Yale Group Announces Dealer Change in Texas and New Mexico Sales and Service Territories
Brian Reaves named Executive Vice President of MHI
MHI is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Reaves to the position of Executive Vice President of MHI. Mr. Reaves brings over 25 years of material handling industry experience to MHI, most recently as the founder and CEO of Integrated Warehouse Systems (IWS).
While at IWS, he created and developed an extensive portfolio of material handling solutions across the United States. In addition to his role as a business owner, Brian has served as Mayor for the Village of Lemont, Illinois. He was elected in 2009 and served as a village trustee for six years previous.
"Brian has a unique and impressive background that is a perfect fit to meet the demands of MHI's growing business model," said George W. Prest, MHI's Chief Executive Officer.
"His experience will be a tremendous asset to MHI as we continue to advance our efforts to increase member value as well as increase the awareness of the value of our members’ solutions to the greater manufacturing, supply chain and business community."
“It is an honor to join and be part of the MHI organization,” added Reaves. “I am truly looking forward to working with such a talented group of people who are making a difference in the industry.”
MHI is an international trade association that has represented the material handling, logistics and supply chain industry since 1945. MHI members include material handling, logistics and supply chain equipment and systems manufacturers, integrators, consultants, publishers, and third party logistics providers. The association sponsors trade events, such as ProMat and MODEX to showcase the products and services of its member companies and to educate manufacturing and supply chain professionals on the productivity solutions provided through material handling and logistics.
Contact: Carol Miller, MHI VP of Marketing and Communications/704-676-1190.
Numina Group Announces the Release of a Full Featured Warehouse Management System, WMS
ProMat-The Biggest Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expo of 2017 is Coming to Chicago April 3-6
When the material handling and logistics industry’s premier event, ProMat 2017, opens on April 3 it will include over 850 exhibits from leading solution providers and a comprehensive Educational Conference of over 100 sessions focusing on what's next in best-in-class solutions for manufacturing and supply chain operations. ProMat exhibits will represent all segments of the material handling and logistics industry, from traditional, manual equipment to computerized, automated systems and software.
The ProMat Conference will include four keynotes and new theaters on autonomous vehicles and drones and sustainable supply chain facility solutions. The Conference also features over 100 show floor educational seminars covering leading trends, best practices and state-of-the-art equipment and technology solutions that can make manufacturing and the entire supply chain work more efficiently and profitably. The Automate Show and Conference, sponsored by the Association for Advancing Automation, is once again collocated with ProMat in 2017. The Keynotes are co-presented by ProMat and Automate.
"MHI has expanded the educational and networking offerings at ProMat 2017 to provide attendees with the best possible show experience and to connect them with the information and tools they need to tackle the challenges of today's ever-changing business environment," said George Prest, CEO of MHI. "ProMat brings the industry together to collaborate and develop into a community that shares knowledge and solves current and future manufacturing and supply chain challenges."
April 3 Keynote Panel: Building Supply Chain Sustainability for Competitive Advantage: Lessons learned from leaders in innovative facility design
Moderator: Andrew Winston, sustainability expert and author of Green to Gold
Panelists: Tamara Barker, Chief Sustainability Officer and Vice President of Environmental Affairs, UPS
Randolph L. Bradley, Technical Fellow, Supply Chain Management, The Boeing Company
Rick Bingle, Vice President of Supply Chain, REI
April 4 Keynote: Industry 4.0 – How intelligent machines are transforming supply chains
Markus Lorenz, Partner and Managing Director, The Boston Consulting Group
April 5 Keynote Panel: Preview of MHI 2017 Annual Industry Report
George W. Prest, CEO, MHI and Scott Sopher, Principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP
April 5 Keynote: The Power of Magic: Know your customer and where they are going
Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Chairman and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises
April 5: MHI Industry Night with Dana Carvey
ProMat will feature an evening of music, food, drinks and entertainment by comedian Dana Carvey on Wednesday, April 5. Tickets to this event are $50 and include beer, wine and hors d'oeuvres. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to the Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. (MHEFI). The door prize for this event will be a trip of a lifetime vacation. Trip Value: $30,000. See official rules.
Women in the Supply Chain Industry Forum on April 4 at ProMat
MHI has partnered with MHEDA (Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association) and AWESOME (Achieving Women’s Excellence in Supply Chain Operations, Management and Education) to bring an afternoon of discussion, education and networking for women in our industry. Learn more.
Complete information on ProMat including complimentary show and educational session registration can be found online at www.ProMatShow.com.
ProMat is the largest international material handling, logistics and supply chain show and conference held in North America and South America. The event will be held April 3-6, 2017 at Chicago's McCormick Place.
For more information on exhibiting or attending ProMat, visit ProMatShow.com.
ProMat is Powered by MHI
MHI is an international trade association that has represented the material handling, logistics and supply chain industry since 1945. MHI members include material handling and logistics equipment and systems manufacturers, integrators, consultants, publishers and third-party logistics providers. MHI offers education, networking and solution sourcing for their members, their customers and the industry as a whole through programming and events. The association sponsors the ProMat and MODEX expos to showcase the products and services of its member companies and to educate manufacturing and supply chain professionals.
Contact: For more information on MHI activities and programming contact Carol Miller at 704-676-1190.
Vanderlande selected as Best Employer in The Netherlands
- number one in the overall ranking in the category profit of ‘Employers with more than 1,000 employees’
- number one Best Employer in the category of ‘Manufacturing and Industry’
RAYMOND HIGHLIGHTS INNOVATION, VIRTUAL SIMULATION DURING NATIONAL MANUFACTURING DAY CELEBRATION
Material Handling & Logistics Support for Hurricane Matthew
In response to the effects of Hurricane Matthew, the America Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) is coordinating with emergency management and non-profit partners.
Here are three ways to learn more and help:
1. Sign up at the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) website to be notified when they issue a call-for-volunteers: http://alanaid.org/how-to-help/offerinkind/
2. Follow ALAN on Twitter at @ALANaid
3. Check out this site, where ALAN’s logistics needs will be posted, once they are identified: http://alanaid.org/logistics-map
Your assistance will make a huge difference to those impacted by this storm. Typically, as much as 80 percent of disaster recovery expenditures go toward transporting, warehousing, and distributing goods and services to affected communities. That’s why material handling and supply chain resources and expertise can make a critical difference during and after disasters.
In case you’re not familiar with ALAN, it is a nationwide non-profit organization that enables businesses to support disaster relief in ways that highlight their strengths and engage their business interests.
Contact Carol Miller for more information at 704-676-1190.