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MHIA Hosts Largest ProMat In Event History

MHIA to Hold Annual State of the Industry Press Conference During ProMat 2009

Students and Faculty Attend Material Handling & Logistics Classroom Day at ProMat 2009

ProMat 2009 Is Coming to Chicago January 12-15

ProMat Show and Conference will Address Changing Workforce, Showcase Latest Equipment and Technologies for Manufacturing, Distribution and the Supply Chain

224,700 Square Feet Of Show Floor Reserved At Record ProMat® Spacedraw

Dates Set For ProMat 2009

MHIA Hosts Largest ProMat In Event History

Friday, January 30, 2009

ProMat 2009 featured 729 exhibits covering 305,000 net square feet, representing the largest ProMat in the event’s history. The event is the material handling and logistics industry's premier North American trade event and was held January 12-15, 2009 in Chicago’s McCormick Place South. ProMat is sponsored by Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA).

Registration for ProMat 2009 totaled 31,800. Attendance represented key decision makers in virtually all manufacturing, logistics, distribution and the supply chain. Reflecting the growing global nature of the event, attendees from outside the United States at this year's ProMat represented 100 countries and six continents. They were welcomed by ProMat's International Visitors Center.

"The feedback from attendees and exhibitors is that ProMat 2009 was a very successful event for them. Attendees were very serious and ready to make capital purchases now to keep their manufacturing and distribution operations competitive.” said John Nofsinger, CEO of MHIA.

According to Nofsinger, "the exhibitors put on a great show with a highly diverse array of equipment and technology solutions. Overall, the success of this show says a great deal about the overall strength of this industry as material handling and logistics solutions remain key to industrial productivity and profitability."

“Given the economic downturn, one had concerns that perhaps the traffic and quality will be low, but I’ve been pleasantly surprised, noted Paul Laroia, President of Hyster Company. “I think that companies are taking their time during this economic slowdown and doing their due diligence, their analysis, to learn solutions so that when the upturn comes, and there will be an upturn, they’ll be ready for it. So I’m very pleased.”

More than 5,000 attended ProMat’s educational conference, which numbered more than 100 sessions. This conference included show floor seminars, educational workshops and a Keynote on building the workforce of the future.

The next MHIA-sponsored trade event will be in 2010.NA 2010-The 2010 North American Material Handling & Logistics Show, April 26-29, 2010 in Cleveland's I-X Center. For more information on exhibiting at NA 2010, or to register as an attendee, visit www.NAShow.com. ProMat 2011 will be held at McCormick Place South January 24-27, 2011.

MHIA is an international trade association that has represented this industry since 1945. MHIA and affiliated organizations have sponsored trade events such as ProMat and NA 2010 (The North American Material Handling & Logistics Show) for 60 years. More information on MHIA can be found on-line at www.mhia.org.

Show news and high resolution images of ProMat 2009 are available for downloading www.ProMatShow.com.

Contact: Carol Miller, Vice President of Marketing & Communications, Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) (704) 616-1190/800-345-1815 / cmiller@mhia.org.

MHIA to Hold Annual State of the Industry Press Conference During ProMat 2009

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Tuesday, January 13, 2009- 2:00-2:45 p.m. Room S404D- McCormick Place South- Chicago, IL U.S.A.

The Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) will conduct its annual press conference during ProMat 2009. Scheduled topics include:

The state of the $156 billion material handling & logistics industry
Trends shaping the material handling & logistics Industry
Overhead Alliance
American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN)
NA 2010
Industry Communications and major 2009 Industry initiatives

The mission of MHIA is to advance the interests of the industry, including the movement, storage, control, and protection of materials and products throughout the process of their manufacture, distribution, consumption and disposal. MHIA is an international trade association that has represented this industry since 1945. MHIA members include material handling equipment and systems manufacturers, integrators, third party logistics providers, consultants, simulators, and publishers. 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 industry. MHIA continues its mission to address the more technical and product specific elements of the industry through its product sections and councils.

ProMat 2009 (January 12-15, 2009 in Chicago's McCormick Place South) is the premier material handling and logistics trade event held in the United States. The event will attract industry professionals from around the world and is a U.S. Department of Commerce International Buyer Program event.

If you plan to attend the press conference, please contact Carol Miller to arrange for a press pass. (Prior to January 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 McCormick Place South during show hours.) The Press are offered complimentary admission to the show and all educational conference sessions. For more information on ProMat visit www.ProMatShow.com. For more information on MHIA, visit www.MHIA.org.

Students and Faculty Attend Material Handling & Logistics Classroom Day at ProMat 2009

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) and The College Industry Council on Material Handling Education (CICMHE) in collaboration with the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) has organized the 6th annual Material Handling & Logistics Classroom Day to be held on Monday, January 12 at ProMat 2009 at Chicago's McCormick Place South.

Produced by the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA), ProMat 2009 is the premier material handling and logistics event held in North America. Over 700 exhibits and 100 educational sessions will be featured at ProMat 2009. More than 100 students and faculty from local and regional schools and universities will attend Classroom Day to learn about manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, logistics and IT solutions for the supply chain.

The primary objective of Material Handling & Logistics Classroom Day is to increase the recognition and appreciation of the material handling and logistics industry among faculty and their students who represent the future users and producers of the industry's products and services. In addition, Classroom Day offers an ideal opportunity for industry professionals and students to establish contact with one another for future employment possibilities.

Material Handling & Logistics Classroom Day will begin with an overview of the industry and the ProMat exhibition. Following this presentation, faculty and students will be provided with a variety of industry and show information, including a guided tour of the exhibition, consisting of ten selected exhibitors representing a well-rounded view of the material handling and logistics industry. These exhibitors will be identified by signs displayed in their booths which read: "Welcome Academic VIPs" and will provide information to academic visitors regarding their company's role in the material handling and logistics industry and in the context of supply chain solutions.

MHIA is an international trade association that has represented the material handling & 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 industry. Much of the work of the industry is done within its product-specific sections, councils and affiliates. The association also sponsors trade events, such as ProMat and NA 2010 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.

CICMHE is an independent organization that prepares and provides information, teaching materials and various events in support of material handling education and research. Founded in 1952, the main body of CICMHE is composed of thirteen college and university educators. Additional members are drawn from material handling equipment manufacturers, distributors, users and consultants, representatives of the business press, and professional staff members of organizations concerned with material handling education. CICMHE encourages research and sponsors educational seminars and training courses. Through its various programs and diverse representation of membership, CICMHE facilitates the interchange of information among concerned individuals in industry, academia and in the user community to aid in improving and implementing material handling education.

MHEDA is the only national trade association dedicated solely to improving the proficiency of the independent material handling equipment distributor. MHEDA represents all segments of the industry and offers resources such as education, networking opportunities, industry specific information, statistical and trend analysis and all other information specific to the material handling industry.

Contact: Carol Miller, Vice President of Marketing & Communications, Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) (704) 616-1190/800-345-1815 / cmiller@mhia.org

ProMat 2009 Is Coming to Chicago January 12-15

Event will Address Changing Workforce, Showcase Latest Equipment and Technologies for Manufacturing, Distribution and the Supply Chain

(Chicago, IL – September 3, 2008) When ProMat 2009 opens on January 12 it will include over 800 exhibits and an Educational Conference featuring a Keynote on Building The Workforce of the Future. In addition, 100 educational sessions will outline 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.

ProMat 2009 Keynote To Address Looming Supply Chain Workforce Crisis

The manufacturing and distribution industry is facing a workforce crisis. Baby boomers are retiring, setting the stage for major shifts in workplace demographics including a declining working population through 2025. The result is a shrinking workforce and an immediate loss of supply chain experience and manpower. The ProMat 2009 Keynote titled Building The Workforce of the Future will provide an in-depth look at this crisis and what companies can do to adapt to these changes, attract and retain the next generation of workers and take advantage of new competitive opportunities.

The ProMat Keynote will consist of a panel of four experts at the forefront of this important issue and moderated by renowned business journalist Forrest Sawyer. They will provide real-world perspective, detail how the workforce is changing and offer practical ideas that will help you adapt to this change as you build your workforce of the future.

ProMat 2009 Show Floor Educational Seminars

In addition to the Keynote, ProMat 2009 will feature 100 solution-focused educational seminars hosted by industry experts and conducted in specially designed theaters right on the show floor in the ProMat 2009 Knowledge Center. For complete information on the ProMat Educational Conference including session details and speaker information, visit http://www.promatshow.com/attendees/conferences.aspx.

ProMat is the premier material handling and logistics show and conference held in North America. The four-day event consists of a showcase of leading equipment, systems and technologies that offer cost cutting and productivity enhancing solutions for manufacturing and the global supply chain. In addition, an extensive educational conference will focus on increasing productivity, reducing costs and improving sustainability in the areas of manufacturing, distribution and warehousing and logistics. ProMat 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.

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

ProMat 2009 Facts
Name of Event: ProMat 2009
Event Sponsor: The Material Handling Industry of America
Event Dates: January 12-15, 2009
Event Location: McCormick Place South • Chicago, Illinois USA
Event Web Site: www.ProMatShow.com

For information on exhibiting or attending contact:
The Material Handling Industry of America
8720 Red Oak Blvd., Suite 201
Charlotte, NC 28217-3992
704-676-1190 • 800-345-1815 • FAX: 704-676-1199
E-mail: cmiller@mhia.org • www.mhia.org

Contact: Carol Miller, Vice President of Marketing & Communications, Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) (704) 616-1190/800-345-1815 / cmiller@mhia.org

ProMat Keynote To Address Building The Workforce of the Future

When ProMat 2009 opens it's doors on January 12 it will include over 800 exhibits and an Educational Conference featuring a Keynote on Building The Workforce of the Future. In addition, 100 educational sessions will outline 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.

On January 13, renowned journalist Forrest Sawyer will moderate the ProMat Keynote entitled Building The Workforce of the Future.

During the Keynote, Sawyer will address how the world’s labor force is changing. He will outline the impact of Baby Boomer retirement, which will set the stage for major shifts in workplace demographics including a declining working population through 2025. The implications for manufacturing and the supply chain are far-reaching.

The ProMat Keynote will consist of a panel of four experts at the forefront of this important issue and moderated by renowned business journalist Forrest Sawyer. They will provide real-world perspective, detail how the workforce is changing and offer practical ideas that will help you adapt to this change as you build your workforce of the future.

ProMat 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.

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

Contact: Carol Miller, Vice President of Marketing & Communications, Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) (704) 616-1190/800-345-1815 / cmiller@mhia.org

224,700 Square Feet Of Show Floor Reserved At Record ProMat® Spacedraw

(November 26, 2007, Charlotte, NC) The ProMat 2009 exhibit spacedraw, held November 7 in Chicago, attracted 350 exhibitors who reserved 224,700 net square feet of show floor space at the Industry's premier U.S. event. This record amount of space reserved is clear message that the material handling & logistics industry remains healthy and growing. Toyota Material Handling, USA, Inc. selected the first booth of the draw.

ProMat 2009, sponsored by Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA), will be the most comprehensive international material handling and logistics show and conference held in the U.S. in 2009. Over 800 exhibitors are expected to fill 300,000 square feet at ProMat 2009. Exhibits will represent all segments of the material handling and logistics industry, from traditional, manual equipment to computerized, automated systems. Manufacturers, consultants, third party logistics providers, publishers and systems integrators will be there to demonstrate their equipment, systems, software and services to manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, supply chain and logistics professionals from around the world, professionals seeking material handling and logistics solutions that make their supply chains work more productively and profitably.

ProMat attracts visitors from over 100 countries, and will once again feature an International Visitors Center. The Center provides matchmaker services for interested buyers and sellers. International trade specialists will be on hand to provide expert counseling. ProMat has applied for selection by the United States Department of Commerce as an official International Buyer Program event. In addition to the exhibition, ProMat 2009 will also offer a comprehensive Educational Conference featuring a Keynote and a show floor Knowledge Center. Industry experts will lead over 70 show floor educational sessions covering all aspects of material handling and logistics solutions for manufacturing, distribution, warehousing and supply chain operations.

MHIA is an international trade association that has represented the material handling & 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 industry. Much of the work of the industry is done within its product-specific sections, councils and affiliates. The association also sponsors trade events, such as ProMat and NA 2008 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.

ProMat 2009 Facts
Name of Event: ProMat 2009
Event Sponsor: The Material Handling Industry of America
Event Dates: January 12-15, 2009
Event Location: McCormick Place South • Chicago, Illinois USA
Event Web Site: www.ProMatShow.com

Contact: Carol Miller, Vice President of Marketing & Communications, Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) (704) 616-1190/800-345-1815 / cmiller@mhia.org

Dates Set For ProMat 2009

Material Handling & Logistics Industry's Premier Event Returning To Chicago in January 2009

(May 8, 2009-Charlotte, NC) Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) has announced the dates for ProMat 2009. ProMat 2009 will be held January 12-15, 2009 at Chicago's McCormick Place South.

ProMat 2009 will be the largest international material handling and logistics show and conference held in the U.S. in 2009. Over 700 exhibitors are expected to showcase their solutions on the 300,000 square foot ProMat 2009 Show floor. ProMat exhibits will represent all segments of the material handling and logistics industry, from traditional, manual equipment to computerized, automated systems. To make it easier for attendees to find the solutions they need, the ProMat show floor will be divided into solution-specific sections: Manufacturing and assembly solutions, fulfillment and delivery solutions, information technology (IT) solutions, and knowledge center.

ProMat brings together manufacturers, consultants, third party logistics providers, publishers and systems integrators to demonstrate their equipment, systems and services to tens of thousands of industry professionals from around the globe, seeking productivity solutions through material handling and logistics. In addition to the actual event, ProMat 2009 will also feature a comprehensive virtual event on-line at www.ProMatShow.com.

Exhibit Spacedraw To Be Held November 7, 2007
The ProMat 2009 exhibit spacedraw will be held November 7, 2007 in Chicago at the Chicago Hilton and Towers. This will be the first opportunity for organizations to secure exhibit space at this event.

ProMat 2009 will again include its highly regarded and prestigious International Buyer Program. The Program provides matchmaker services for interested buyers and sellers through an International Business Center located in the show hall. In addition to the exhibition, ProMat 2009 will also offer a comprehensive educational conference including a Keynote and show floor educational sessions covering all aspects of material handling and logistics - all free to ProMat participants.

ProMat 2009 Facts

Name of Event   ProMat 2009
Event Sponsor   The Material Handling Industry of America
Event Dates   January 12-15, 2009
Event Location   McCormick Place South | Chicago, Illinois USA
Show Management   For information on exhibiting or attending contact:
The Material Handling Industry of America
8720 Red Oak Blvd., Suite 201
Charlotte, NC 28217-3992
704-676-1190 | 800-345-1815 | FAX: 704-676-1199
E-mail:
www.mhia.org | www.ProMatShow.com |