Advancing from Distributor to Integrator

Mitch Smith, chief revenue officer for Hytrol Conveyor Co., wants material handling equipment distributors to know that with careful planning and execution, they can elevate their status in the eyes of suppliers, advancing from equipment distributors to true systems integrators.


Economic Forecast: 2024: The Year of Movement and Investing

As we enter 2024, Beaulieu encourages MHEDA members to not shy away from intimidating words like “recession,” but to instead take control of processes and planning. Beaulieu notes how vital it is that businesses invest in themselves and their people. He also informs members on what they can expect next.



Members Give Back: Eastern Lift Truck and Worldwide Material Handling

Eastern Lift Truck colleagues often take their lunch hour break at the Salvation Army of Hagerstown to serve a lunchtime meal to those in need. Worldwide Material Handling supports MorningStar Mission’s Jump on the Bus program.


Distributor Member Profile: Fairchild Equipment

Fairchild Equipment is not just a company but a dynamic force that continuously adapts, innovates and shapes the future of the material handling industry. With a customer-centric approach, a dedication to self-improvement and a vision for embracing automation, they remain at the forefront of an ever-changing industry.


Economic Forecast – Distributor/Integrator

The following are responses from MHEDA distributors and integrators across North America about what they forecast for 2024. They share their thoughts on the year ahead and the obstacles and opportunities they foresee playing important roles for both them and the broader economy.