MHIA highlights U.S. material handling market at China forum.
Press Release Summary:
The MHIA presented an overview of the U.S. Overhead Material Handling Market during the 2008 China Forum on Crane New Technology on October 29-30. Hal Vandiver, MHIA Executive Vice President of Business Development, provided an overview of the market, statistics from MHIA, and information on standards, specifications, and programming from the CMAA, HMI, and MMA. Vandiver was joined by Jim Robertson, Martin Chen, Guo Baoshun, Wylie Chenn, Richard Howes, and Mark Bridger.
Original Press Release:
MHIA Presents Overview of US Overhead Material Handling Industry to China Forum
The Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) presented an overview of the United States Overhead Material Handling Market during the 2008 China Forum on Crane New Technology last week in Shanghai.
The 2008 China Forum on Crane New Technology is sponsored by China Heavy Machinery Industry Association and Beijing Materials Handling Institute. The forum was held on October 29-30, 2008 with over 300 people participating representing crane manufacturers throughout China. Participants included business principals and their crane technology, marketing and sales staff.
Xiao Liqun, Director General of the China Heavy Machinery Industry Association introduced Hal Vandiver, MHIA Executive Vice President of Business Development. Mr. Vandiver provided attendees with an overview of the United States Overhead Material Handling Market, statistics from MHIA and information on standards, specifications and programming from The Crane Manufacturers Association of America (CMAA), Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI) and Monorail Manufacturers Association (MMA). The following individuals joined Mr. Vandiver:
- Jim Robertson, Cattron Group International
- Martin Chen, Cattron Group International
- Guo Baoshun, Gorbel, Inc.
- Wylie Chenn, Columbus McKinnon
- Richard Howes, Hoist Magazine
- Mark Bridger, Hoist Magazine
CMAA, HMI and MMA are affiliated trade associations of Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA). 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.
Contact: Carol Miller, Vice President of Marketing & Communications, Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) (704) 616-1190/800-345-1815 / cmiller@mhia.org.
