Membership Benefits

NA 2010 Works For Your Industry
When you exhibit at NA 2010 your trade show dollars are invested in programs that keep the material handling and logistics industry alive and growing. Only MHIA members can exhibit at NA 2010 (except for approved international pavilions). All exhibitors must pay membership dues in the year they reserve booth space and the year in which the Show takes place. Your investment works month after month, year after year, providing you with exclusive member benefits and supporting MHIA programs including the following:

MHIA.org and My MHIA
MHIA.org is a leading Web resource for manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, assembly, logistics and IT professionals around the world. The site serves as a wealth of knowledge with the latest Industry news and resources, including an on-line directory that lists member companies and the solutions they offer. MHIA.org enables members and end-users to take advantage of many Web-based tools and opportunities. As an MHIA member, you not only gain exclusive access to My MHIA members-only content and resources, but you gain added exposure through your MHIA.org company microsite listing. MHIA members can also have their company news posted on this site. MHIA.org links to the official NA 2010 Web site, NAShow.com.

Industry Research
MHIA represents a rich resource for members who want to research the industry and stay on track with trends. Our programs identify components of the industry to help you refine and target your marketing efforts. Industry research is offered at no cost or via special discounts to members. All MHIA members receive the quarterly Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing Forecast at no cost.

Industry Groups
An advantage of membership within Material Handling Industry of America is the opportunity to join the ranks of specialized product-specific Industry Groups. These Industry Groups bring their members together as the leading experts in an individual field to promote a specific industry and create standards, specifications and safety guidelines for that industry’s circle of equipment, systems or services.

Education, Standards and Training
MHIA members also gain easy access to training opportunities. MHIA maintains the Material Handling Resource Center, a comprehensive facility for material handling and logistics research, training and development with an extensive collection of material handling and logistics periodicals, textbooks, trade journals, conference proceedings, reports and multimedia. In addition to the Resource Center, the Industry publishes an extensive collection of technical literature and standards, all showcased in the on-line bookstore on MHIA.org. The Industry’s educational and training programs include educational conferences that accompany trade shows, as well as stand-alone seminars, programs and e-learning opportunities. MHIA members enjoy a variety of preferential educational program discounts.

Membership Directory
MHIA’s on-line membership directory provides your company with a microsite on MHIA.org that includes your company logo, photos, product literature and multimedia, company news, member company contact information, Web site links and product/service descriptions. MHIA provides the directory on MHIA.org to hundreds of thousands of manufacturing, distribution and supply chain buyers who request information about suppliers. Your listing will help generate leads all year long and differentiate you as an industry leader to current and prospective customers.

Networking And Membership Meetings
Another advantage of MHIA membership is the opportunity to meet with industry leaders and peers at MHIA industry meetings. Members can further extend benefits of membership by joining peers in product-specific Industry Groups, further enhancing the value of their industry involvement.

Valuable Industry Publications
As a member of MHIA, you receive a complimentary subscription to the Industry’s quarterly publication, On The Mhove. And e-Mhove, the Industry’s monthly e-newsletter, provides updates on Industry news, trends and events. Also, The Exhibitor newsletter, distributed regularly to Show exhibitors, provides valuable information on how to get the most out of your exhibition. You also have access to a wealth of member-only market research and other resources via a members-only section of MHIA.org.

A Valuable Asset For Your Company
The MHIA knowledge, energy and experience — plus that of over 800 Industry-leading member companies — are key to the future success of the material handling and logistics industry. Being an MHIA member and exhibiting at NA 2010 offers the best way to show your commitment and industry leadership to your customers and colleagues. The Show sponsor, Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA), has sponsored trade events showcasing the products and services of its member companies for over 60 years. MHIA is an established, internationally recognized, non-profit trade association for material handling and logistics equipment manufacturers, consultants, systems integrators and simulators, publishers and third-party logistics providers. By making its trade shows membership events, MHIA creates a unique partnership with its exhibiting members that enhances the success of each event.