Material Handling Industry News News and Updates on Hoists and Lifting Equipment

10Feb/10Off

Take advantage of free educational events at NA 2010

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

10Feb/10Off

Get Connected At NA 2010

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

10Feb/10Off

Sustainability: From Hot Air to Energy

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

6Feb/10Off

Loading Dock Equipment Manufacturers Publish Dock Levelers 101

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

29Jan/10Off

ProMat and International Robots, Vision & Motion Control Show to Collocate in 2011

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

26Jan/10Off

MHIA Working On International Standards for Packaging and the Environment

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

14Jan/10Off

American Logistics Aid Network Responds to Haiti Earthquake

In the wake of Tuesday's 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

5Jan/10Off

Reduce Product Damage with Overhead Lifting Solutions

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. 

26Dec/09Off

NA 2010 Is Coming to Cleveland April 26-29

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

26Dec/09Off

MHIA Forecasts Growth in Material Handling Equipment New Orders in 2010

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

26Dec/09Off

Overhead Lifting and Positioning Systems Provide High Levels of Flexibility

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. 

26Dec/09Off

Hoist Operator’s Manual Offered Through the Overhead Alliance

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

26Dec/09Off

Two ANSI Monorail Standards Available For Download at MHIA.org

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