About MHEDA

MHEDA is the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association, a 501(c)6 non-profit trade association, dedicated to serving all segments of the material handling business community.

Expand. Educate. Elevate.

For over 70 years, MHEDA has provided material handling companies and their employees with business resources, leadership training, networking opportunities, benchmarking data, career development tools and insights on the latest industry trends.

Membership

Nearly 600 distributor and manufacturing companies worldwide rely on our resources daily to stay competitive and keep their teams connected. Our members include major material handling distributors and leading manufacturers of storage, lift trucks, conveyors, and related technology. MHEDA connects you to the industry’s latest trends, products, and top management training, providing valuable resources for all material handling businesses.

Value Proposition

The MHEDA community is where industry professionals come to expand their network to strengthen their businesses and elevate their bottom line. Through educational programs, industry insights, shared best practices and resources for every member, MHEDA is home for everyone in the material handling industry.

The MHEDA Way

These fundamentals outline the behaviors that are the foundation of the MHEDA’s team culture. The MHEDA Way describes who we are, how we relate to each other, and how we relate to our members. It’s what drives our extraordinary success.

    • Assume Positive Intent
    • Prioritize the Team
    • Cultivate Curiosity
    • Practice Blameless
    • Problem-Solving
    • Fulfill Commitments
    • Set Clear Expectations
    • Listen to Understand
    • Speak Openly
    • Collaborate
  • Take Ownership
  • Celebrate Success
  • Have Fun
  • Deliver an Effortless Experience
  • Invest in Relationships
  • Deliver Legendary Experiences
  • Find Energy in Every Day
  • Embrace Change and Growth
  • Be a Lifelong Learner
  • Be Kind
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Gene Marks

CPA, National Business Columnist, Author & Speaker

Gene Marks is a past columnist for both The New York Times and The Washington Post. Gene now writes regularly for The Hill, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Forbes, Entrepreneur, The Washington Times, and The Guardian. Gene is a best-selling author and has written 5 books on business management. Gene appears on Fox Business, MSNBC, as well as CBS Eye on the World with John Batchelor and SiriusXM’s Wharton Business Channel where he talks about the financial, economic and technology issues that affect business leaders today. Gene helps business owners, executives and managers understand the political, economic and technological trends that will affect their companies and provides actionable insights.

2025 and Beyond: Strategic Moves for Business Growth and Sustainability
Tuesday, April 29 from 9:45 am to 11:00 am

Key Takeaways from MHEDA’s DSC Report
Tuesday, April 29 from 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm