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MHIA Holds Successful Inaugural MODEX Expo

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

As an indicator of the continued economic recovery of the manufacturing and supply chain industries, U.S. and international attendees registered in large numbers for the inaugural MODEX expo held February 6-9 in Atlanta's Georgia World Congress Center. The expo is sponsored by the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) and is designed to showcase equipment and systems solutions as well as learning opportunities that span the entire supply chain, from material handling to logistics across manufacturing, assembly and distribution.

Nearly 20,000 key decision-makers in virtually all manufacturing, logistics, distribution and supply chain industries participated in MODEX 2012. The expo featured the solutions of 586 exhibitors covering 180,000 net square feet. Reflecting the global nature of the expo, 96 countries and six continents were represented at this year's MODEX . They were welcomed by MODEX's International Visitors Center.

"Participants came with very specific objectives and with buying plans in hand. They know that investing in the latest supply chain equipment and technology is the key to building and maintaining their competitive edge," said George W. Prest, CEO of MHIA. "MODEX met, and in many cases exceeded, exhibitors' and attendees' expectations. Attendees were impressed with the wide range of equipment and systems solutions and education offered at MODEX and exhibitors expressed satisfaction with the quantity and quality of attendees," added Prest.

Other MODEX Highlights

Along with the healthy traffic on the show floor, MODEX featured an educational conference that included three keynotes featuring Rick Blasgen, Chief Executive Officer of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, Alberto Alemán Zubieta, Chief Executive Officer of the Panama Canal Authority and Donald Ratliff, Ph.D., Executive Director of The Supply Chain & Logistics Institute, Georgia Institute of Technology.

The MODEX 2012 Conference also included 75 educational seminars outlining leading trends, best practices and state-of-the-art equipment and technology solutions. In addition, MODEX 2012 partnered with 20 industry organizations that collocated 32 events with MODEX 2012 including the Georgia Logistics Summit.

MODEX Classroom Day introduced high school and university students and educators to career opportunities in material handling, supply chain and logistics through hands-on learning and networking with industry professionals. This year's Classroom Day combined an interactive educational session with a dynamic guided tour of the MODEX expo.

MODEX Industry Night at the Georgia Aquarium was an exciting and entertaining networking event with over 1,400 attendees and exhibitors in attendance.

The next MHIA-sponsored trade event will be ProMat 2013 held January 21-24 in Chicago's McCormick Place. For more information on exhibiting at ProMat, or to register as an attendee, visit www.ProMatShow.com. The next MODEX will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in March of 2014.

More details, news and images from MODEX are available at http://blog.modexshow.com and www.modexshow.com/links.aspx. Webinars of MODEX 2011 educational sessions are available online at www.MODEXShow.com/seminars.

MHIA is an international trade association that has represented this industry since 1945. MHIA members include material handling 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, supply chain and logisitcs industry. Much of the work of the industry is done within its Industry Groups. The association also sponsors trade events, such as ProMat 2013 and MODEX 2012 to showcase the products and services of its member companies and to educate industry professionals on the productivity solutions provided through material handling and logistics. More information on MHIA can be found on-line at www.mhia.org.

Contact: For more information on MHIA activities and programming contact Carol Miller at 704-676-1190/800-345-1815.

 

MODEX 2012 Attendees Demonstrate Strong Buying Power and There #1 Priority is Manufacturing and Supply Chain Innovation

Friday, January 20, 2012

Registrants' strong buying plans over the next 18 months are a positive sign of economic growth for material handling, supply chain and logistics industry

MODEX 2012 attendees are registering in strong numbers for the event to be held February 6-9 in Atlanta's Georgia World Congress Center. When attendees register, they are asked to answer a variety of demographic questions indicating their industry, buying authority and buying plans. Below are some highlights from current MODEX attendee demographics.

52% are corporate or senior management
26% are middle management
85% have buying power
63% buy for distribution centers,
50% buy for warehouses supporting manufacturing
49% buy for a manufacturing facility
29% plan on spending over $1 million over the next 18 months
80% are coming to see new products
62% are coming to network and learn.

These statistics are an early indication that the economic recovery is strengthening for material handling, supply chain and logistics as manufacturing, wholesale and retail industries are planning increased capital expenditures over the next 18 months.

About MODEX
From February 6-9, 2012 the material handling, supply chain and logistics industry will showcase the latest solutions and innovation at MODEX 2012, the Industry's newest expo. With over 500 exhibits, three keynotes, 75 educational show floor seminars and 32 collocated education partner events, MODEX is a one-stop destination for manufacturing and supply chain solutions. MODEX 2012 is the one expo where attendees can see and learn about the latest innovations and solutions the industry has to offer and meet the leading providers face-to-face. To learn more about MODEX 2012 and to register to attend, please visit www.MODEXShow.com.

About MHIA
MHIA is an international trade association that has represented the material handling and logistics industry since 1945. MHIA members include material handling 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. To learn more about MHIA please visit www.mhia.org.

Contact: Carol Miller, Vice President of Marketing & Communications, Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) (704) 676-1190/800-345-1815.

 

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.

 

NIOSH and EASE Announce Manual Materials Handling Workshop will be Collocated with MODEX 2012

Thursday, October 13, 2011

The Ergonomic Assist Systems and Equipment Council (EASE) of Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) announces a workshop in conjunction with National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) called “Engineered Solutions for Manual Handling Jobs” on February 8-9, 2012 and collocated with MODEX 2012 in Atlanta, GA. The workshop will focus on developing engineering solutions for manual materials handling (MMH) jobs in retail, wholesale, and warehousing (RWW) industries. Click here to learn more.

Attendees:

  • Industry/safety/loss prevention representatives from the RWW industries who believe there ought to be a better way of moving materials and containers in their businesses.
  • Manufacturers/vendors of MMH equipment who desire to partner with one or more RWW industries to explore and develop the next generation of MMH equipment.
  • Practitioners/researchers who seek to partner with businesses in implementing and evaluating MMH engineering solutions.

Format: Panel discussion focusing on each of nine common, but unique MMH jobs.

When: February 8-9, 2012

Where: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA

Registration: Cost is $200 to attend. Click here to register.

Note: No exhibits, no sales presentations

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
As part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), NIOSH is responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related illnesses and injuries. NIOSH provides national and world leadership to prevent work-related illness, injury, disability, and death by gathering information, conducting scientific research, and translating the knowledge gained into products and services, including scientific information products, training videos, and recommendations for improving safety and health in the workplace. For more information on NIOSH please visit www.cdc.gov/NIOSH.

Contacts: Vernon Putz Anderson, vep1@cdc.gov (513) 533-8319 or Rashuan Roberts, rsr3@cdc.gov  (513) 533-8346

Ergonomic Assist Systems and Equipment (EASE)
EASE is the resource for trends, information, practices, equipment, and organizations that focus on ergonomics and improving the working interface between people and the materials they must move and use to reduce injury and increase productivity. For more information on EASE please visit www.MHIA.org/EASE.

Contact:
Ray Niemeyer, RNiemeyer@MHIA.org Managing Executive, EASE Council (704) 676-1190 or 800-345-1815.

Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA)
MHIA is an international trade association that has represented the USA material handling & logistics industry since 1945. The EASE Council is one of 18 such organizations within MHIA. www.MHIA.org

MODEX 2012
MODEX 2012 is the industry's newest expo for the manufacturing, distribution and supply chain industries. Held February 6-9, 2012 in Atlanta's Georgia World Congress Center. MODEX 2012 will offer over 500 exhibits, 3 Keynotes, 70 Education Sessions, and multiple collocated education and networking events. Learn more and register for free admission at www.MODEXShow.com.

Contact: Carol Miller, Vice President of Marketing & Communications, MHIA (704) 676-1190/800-345-1815.

 

MODEX 2012 Expo and Conference will Showcase Latest Equipment and Technology Innovations for Manufacturing, Distribution and the Supply Chain

Wednesday, September 07, 2011

When the industry’s newest expo for manufacturing, distribution and the supply chain, MODEX 2012, opens on February 6 in Atlanta it will include over 500 exhibits and an Educational Conference that features keynotes by Rick Blasgen, Chief Executive Officer of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, Alberto Alemán Zubieta, Chief Executive Officer of the Panama Canal Authority and Donald Ratliff, Ph.D., Executive Director of The Supply Chain & Logistics Institute, Georgia Institute of Technology.

The MODEX 2012 Conference will also include 70 educational sessions outlining leading trends, best practices and state-of-the-art equipment and technology solutions that can make manufacturing and the entire supply chain work more productively and profitably. MODEX 2012 is also partnering with 17 industry organizations who will collocate events with MODEX 2012.

Monday’s MODEX Keynote: The State of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Rick Blasgen, Chief Executive Officer, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)

During this keynote, CSCMP’s Rick Blasgen will discuss the importance of supply chain management as a critical business success factor, the trends CSCMP is seeing around the world, and how global supply chains drive change. Rick Blasgen will also discuss talent within the supply chain field and what to do given the economic madness we are all confronted with.

Tuesday’s MODEX Keynote: The Expansion of the Panama Canal and its Impact on Supply Chains and Global Trade
Alberto Alemán Zubieta is the Chief Executive Officer, Panama Canal Authority

Scheduled for completion in 2014, the expansion of the Panama Canal is certain to change global freight movement and open up new opportunities, but precisely how is yet to be determined. By allowing much bigger container ships and other cargo vessels to easily reach the Eastern United States, it will alter patterns of trade and is already providing incentives to East and Gulf Coast ports to deepen harbors and expand cargo-handling facilities. The end result should be faster and cheaper shipping of some goods between the United States and Asia. During this Keynote, Panama Canal Authority CEO, Alberto Alemán Zubieta will detail how these infrastructure improvements will benefit importers and exporters and explain how you can prepare for the impact of this supply chain game changer on your operations.

Wednesday’s MODEX Keynote: How Supply Chain and Logistics Performance Impacts Trade

Dr. H. Donald Ratliff, Georgia Tech, Regents Professor and Executive Director, Georgia Tech Supply Chain & Logistics Institute

Dr. Ratliff will detail how your supply chain and logistics performance impacts trade is critical for companies that want to increase exports. This keynote will provide insight into what elements of supply chain and logistics performance need improvement and how to make these improvements to boost exports.

MODEX 2012 Show Floor Education and Collocated Events

In addition to the keynotes, MODEX 2012 will feature 70 focused educational seminars conveying a broad array of manufacturing, distribution and supply chain topics. These seminars will be held in specially designed theaters right on the show floor. In addition, the following groups will be collocating their educational events with MODEX 2012:

  • The American Society of Transportation and Logistics (ASTL)
  • The Association for Automatic Identification and Mobility (AIM)
  • The Atlanta Roundtable of Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)
  • The Center for Excellence in Logistics and Distribution (CELDi)
  • The College-Industry Council on Material Handling Education (CICMHE)
  • The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)
  • Ergonomic Assist Systems and Equipment Council (EASE)
  • The Georgia Institute of Technology Supply Chain and Logistics Institute
  • The Georgia Logistics Summit
  • The Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)
  • Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA)
  • Metro Atlanta Chamber Supply Chain Leadership Council
  • National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
  • The Panama Canal Authority
  • The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA)
  • Technical Career Education Program (TCEP)
  • The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) International Trade Administration

Complete information and complimentary show and educational session registration can be found online at www.MODEXShow.com. 

MODEX 2012
February 6-9, 2012
Georgia World Congress Center – Atlanta, GA USA

MODEX 2012 is sponsored by Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA). MHIA is an international trade association that has represented the material handling & logistics industry since 1945. MHIA also sponsors ProMat.

Contact: For more information on MHIA activities and programming contact Carol Miller at 704-676-1190/800-345-1815.

 

Several Events to Collocate with MODEX 2012 in Atlanta

Wednesday, September 07, 2011

Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA), the producer of MODEX 2012, is partnering with 17 groups to collocate their events with MODEX 2012 February 6-9 at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center. The following groups will be collocating their events with MODEX 2012:

  • The American Society of Transportation and Logistics (ASTL)
  • The Association for Automatic Identification and Mobility (AIM)
  • The Atlanta Roundtable of Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)
  • The Center for Excellence in Logistics and Distribution (CELDi)
  • The College-Industry Council on Material Handling Education (CICMHE)
  • The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)
  • Ergonomic Assist Systems and Equipment Council (EASE)
  • The Georgia Institute of Technology Supply Chain and Logistics Institute
  • The Georgia Logistics Summit
  • The Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)
  • Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA)
  • Metro Atlanta Chamber Supply Chain Leadership Council
  • National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
  • The Panama Canal Authority
  • The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA)
  • Technical Career Education Program (TCEP)
  • The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) International Trade Administration

“Collocating these events with MODEX 2012 will allow manufacturing, distribution and supply chain professionals unparalleled education and networking opportunities as well as exposure to the broadest material handling, logistics and supply chain equipment and technology display of any expo of its kind in North America,” says John Nofsinger, Chief Executive Officer for MHIA.

“For our members, attendees and exhibitors, the collocations will add even more value to the MODEX 2012 event; the largest being the Georgia Logistics Summit which last year hosted 1,300 attendees from 21 states and expects to draw even more in conjunction with MODEX 2012.”

“These collocated events will complement the existing Conference at MODEX 2012, which provides valuable insight into the trends and innovations impacting supply chains,” says George Prest, Chief Operating Officer for MHIA. “The MODEX 2012 Conference will feature leading-edge topics in manufacturing, distribution and the supply chain, exploring subjects as such as the impact of the Panama Canal expansion to sustainability, security, visibility over four days of sessions led by industry experts.”

MODEX 2012 is the industry’s newest expo for manufacturing, distribution and supply chain solutions. MHIA anticipates 500 exhibitors and manufacturing, distribution and supply chain professionals from over 80 countries around the globe to attend MODEX 2012.

For more information about attending or exhibiting at MODEX 2012, including information on exhibitors, the MODEX Conference, collocated events and complimentary attendee registration, visit www.MODEXShow.com.

MHIA is an international trade association that has represented the material handling and logistics industry since 1945. MHIA members include material handling 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.

Contact: For more information on MHIA activities and programming contact Carol Miller at 704-676-1190/800-345-1815.

 

MHIA To Launch New Event in 2012

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

MODEX 2012SM Coming to Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center

(Charlotte, NC—August 18, 2010) Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) announces the launch of its new event, MODEX 2012, to be held February 6-9, 2012 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA.

"We are pleased to announce that MHIA will produce this exciting new exposition which at its core will include a similar material handling and logistics profile as our very successful ProMat® event," said John Nofsinger, Chief Executive Officer for MHIA. "However, the MODEX event will additionally incorporate a broader array of technology, services and educational offerings that serve the overall supply chain—hence the event’s tagline Solutions That Move Supply Chains."

MODEX 2012 will showcase equipment and systems solutions as well as learning opportunities that span the entire supply chain, from material handling to logistics across manufacturing, assembly and distribution.

MHIA strategically chose Atlanta as the location of MODEX 2012 to take advantage of what it sees as an emerging gateway to American supply chains.

"Over 40% of North American manufacturing and distribution locations are now within a 500 mile radius of Atlanta," said Nofsinger. "Georgia and the Southeast are also home to extensive intermodal and logistics hubs that drive supply chains now and will continue to in the future. Currently 90% of the global top 25 third party logistics providers (3PLs) have operations in Georgia and more than 48 of the largest retailers have distribution centers in Georgia."

Jones Lang LaSalle® has predicted that as much as 25% of the current West Coast cargo-base will shift to East Coast and Gulf ports over the next decade largely due to the Panama Canal expansion, scheduled for completion in 2014. "We see this to be a major supply chain game-changer and have positioned MODEX 2012 as the event that can help exhibitors and attendees capitalize on the new dynamics," added Nofsinger.

"Over the past several years, MHIA has experienced a steady increase in both quantity and quality of attendees and exhibitors delivering more solutions for manufacturing and distribution as well as supply chains," said Nofsinger. "However, with ProMat® strongly positioned in Chicago, the location of MODEX 2012 in the growing Southeastern market is a perfect complement to ProMat®."

"Industry leaders have taken notice of Atlanta's rapidly expanding circle of influence in the supply-chain industry," said Bob Pertierra, vice president of supply chain development for the Metro Atlanta Chamber. The selection of Atlanta as the home for MODEX is yet another milestone for this vibrant strategic industry in the region."

MHIA anticipates 500 exhibitors and tens of thousands of manufacturing, distribution and supply chain professionals from over 80 countries around the globe to attend MODEX 2012. MHIA will expand its plans to partner with other industry groups via collocation at MODEX to provide attendees even more exhibition, educational and networking value.

MODEX 2012 Exhibit Spacedraw

The MODEX 2012 Exhibit Spacedraw will be held December 14, 2010 beginning at 12:00 PM at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. This will be the first opportunity for companies to secure exhibit space for this event. Contact Tom Carbott at 800-345-1815/704-676-1190 for more information.

MHIA is an international trade association that has represented the material handling and logistics industry since 1945. MHIA members include material handling 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 2011 and MODEX 2012 to showcase the products and services of the industry and to educate manufacturing, distribution and supply chain professionals on the productivity solutions provided through material handling, logistics and related activity.

Contact: For more information on MHIA activities and programming contact Carol Miller at 704-676-1190/800-345-1815.