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NA 2010 success demonstrates recovery of material handling & logistics industry
Take advantage of free educational events at NA 2010
NA 2010 Is Coming to Cleveland April 26-29
Over 200 Exhibitors Participate in the NA 2010 Spacedraw
MHIA's Choice of Ohio as Location for NA 2010 Leads State of Ohio to Proclaim Material Handling & Logistics Week to Coincide with Event
NA 2010 To Return to Cleveland
NA 2010 success demonstrates recovery of material handling & logistics industry
426 exhibits covered 120,000 Square Feet at NA 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Industry professionals attending the recent 2010 North American Material Handling & Logistics Show (NA 2010) returned home armed with innovative material handling & logistics solutions for their recovering manufacturing and supply chain operations. The success of NA 2010 provided further evidence that an industry recovery is under way as half of NA 2010 attendees said they plan to spend more than $100,000 on material handling & logistics equipment and systems in the next 18 months. And 60% of those plan to spend more than $500,000. Nearly 20% of all NA 2010 attendees have spending plans over $1,000,000.
This year's event featured 426 exhibits covering 120,000 net square feet at Cleveland's I-X Center. More than 17,000 attendees saw everything from basic equipment to automated handling systems to software, control, IT and sustainability solutions in an impressive display of exhibits.
NA 2010 Educational Sessions Can Now Be Viewed As Webinars
The NA 2010 educational program spotlighted several important areas driving change in business today - sustainability, workforce, training and retail distribution.
The NA 2010 Show & Educational Conference featured 50 on-show-floor Seminars in the NA 2010 Knowledge Center. These 45-minute Seminars can now be viewed as Webinars on www.NAShow.com/seminars.
NA 2010 also featured a Keynote Seminar Series on the future track for sustainability, training, retail distribution, and workforce. Speakers offered four sessions with unique market insights into these important supply chain issues. The NA 2010 Supply Chain Summit brought together four distinct views of the supply chain from industry, the military, universities and government. Attendees gained insight into future supply chain models and their impact on business.
Click here to search and view educational session Webinars.
NA 2010 was the latest in a long line of successful trade show events sponsored by Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) over the past four decades. The next Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) sponsored trade show will be ProMat 2011, March 21-24, 2011 at Chicago's McCormick Place. Information on this event, including exhibitor information and complimentary on-line registration, can be found at www.ProMatShow.com.
For information on MHIA contact:
Carol Miller, MHIA VP of Marketing & Communications
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
www.MHIA.org
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Take advantage of free educational events at NA 2010
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
In addition to being the largest material handling and logistics show in North America in 2010, The 2010 North American Material Handling and Logistics Show (NA 2010) offers an exceptional opportunity to learn directly from leading industry experts through a variety of educational conferences and events at the Show.
This year’s program, focused on the latest equipment and technology innovations and trends, provides unparalleled educational and networking opportunities to manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain professionals. It also spotlights several important areas driving change in business today - sustainability, workforce, training and retail distribution.
Here’s what NA 2010 attendees have to look forward to:
The NA 2010 Knowledge Center — An on-floor educational experience
Choose from more than 50 expert-led, 45-minute sessions conveying a broad array of manufacturing and distribution topics. Sessions are offered free to all registered Show attendees. For complete session details, please visit www.NAShow.com/attendees/sessions.aspx.
Keynote Seminar Series — Monday & Tuesday, April 26 and 27, 2010
Don’t miss the NA 2010 Keynote Seminar Series–
The Future Track for sustainability, training, retail distribution, and workforce. Speakers will offer their unique market insights and innovative solutions to these important supply chain issues. The keynote series is free to registered Show attendees. For a complete schedule of seminar speakers, please visit www.NAShow.com/attendees/keynote.aspx.
Supply Chain Summit —Wednesday afternoon, April 28, 2010 in the I-X Center Ballroom
Program: 1:00-5:00 pm
Reception for Summit attendees: 5:00-6:00 pm
This first-time event brings together four distinct views of the supply chain from industry, the military, universities and government. Gain from their insight into today’s supply chains and discover how they will mold and shape leading supply chain models of the future. You’ll learn first hand the impact of these supply chain shifts on your business. In addition to their presentations, attendees will be able to network with their peers and talk directly with Summit speakers during the reception following the full afternoon event. Visit www.NAShow.com/attendees/summit.aspx for more information about this event.
Free On-line Registration for the NA 2010 exhibits and all educational sessions is available at: www.NAShow.com
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NA 2010 Is Coming to Cleveland April 26-29
Event will Address the Global Supply Chain, Retail Distribution, Workforce Training and Sustainability
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
When the North American Material Handling & Logistics Show (NA 2010) opens on April 26 it will include over 400 exhibits and an Educational Conference featuring a Keynote Seminar Series on The Future Track and the first of its kind Supply Chain Summit. In addition, 50 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.
NA 2010 Keynote Seminar Series To Address The Future Track for Manufacturing and Distribution
The manufacturing and distribution industry is facing many challenges impacting the future success of supply chains across the globe. The NA 2010 Keynote Seminar Series—The Future Track will provide an in-depth look at the future of supply chain sustainability, training/education, workforce, and retail distribution.
The NA 2010 Future Track consists of four 45-minute sessions led by experts at the forefront of these important issues. They will provide real-world perspective, detail how these challenges will impact supply chains now and in the future and offer practical ideas that will help attendees adapt to these challenges. Each session will provide forward-thinking perspectives on each of these important issues impacting manufacturing and distribution professionals.
NA 2010 Supply Chain Summit to Discuss the Leading Supply Chain Models of the Future
This first of its kind event brings together four distinct views of the supply chain—industry, the military, universities and government. They will provide insight into their cutting-edge supply chains and how these models will mold and shape leading supply chains of the future. The NA 2010 Supply Chain Summit will examine the impact of these supply chain shifts on successful supply chain planning today and in the future.
NA 2010 Show Floor Educational Seminars
In addition to the Keynote, NA 2010 will feature 50 solution-focused educational seminars hosted by industry experts and conducted in specially designed theaters right on the show floor. For complete information on the NA 2010 Educational Conference including session details and speaker information, visit http://www.nashow.com/attendees/conferences.aspx.
NA 2010 is the largest material handling and logistics show and conference held in North America in 2010. 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. NA 2010 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.NAShow.com.
Name of Event
NA 2010
Event Sponsor
The Material Handling Industry of America
Event Dates
April 26-29, 2010
Event Location
I-X Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Show Management
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.NAShow.com
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Over 200 Exhibitors Participate in the NA 2010 Spacedraw
Friday, February 20, 2009
More than 200 exhibitors selected over 90,000 net square feet of exhibit space at the NA 2010 Exhibit Spacedraw. The NA 2010 Spacedraw was held on January 14, 2009 during ProMat 2009 in Chicago, IL and launches a campaign that extends into early 2010. KIVA Systems was the first company to select space for the event to be held in Cleveland's I-X Center.
NAME OF SHOW
The North American Material Handling & Logistics Show (NA 2010)
SHOW SPONSOR
The Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA)
DATES
April 26-29, 2010
LOCATION
I-X Center, Cleveland, OH U.S.A.
ABOUT THE EVENT
NA 2010 focuses on the supply chain solutions provided by material handling and logistics. The four-day event will be the most comprehensive showcase of material handling and logistics equipment, systems and technologies in the United States in 2010. The show is designed to offer productivity solutions and information by showcasing the products and services of over 400 material handling and logistics providers.
To make it easier for attendees to find the solutions they need, the NA 2008 show floor is divided into four "show-within-a-show" solution centers:
Manufacturing and assembly solutions, fulfillment and delivery solutions, information technology (IT) solutions and a knowledge center. The knowledge center is the location of the educational conference that runs concurrently with the show and focuses on improving supply chain productivity. Included in the conference is a complimentary keynote and on- floor solutions theaters. This format allows attendees to learn about various material handling and logistics solutions in the educational sessions and then actually see the equipment, systems and services that can implement those solutions.
ATTENDEES
Industry professionals from the United States, Canada, Mexico and over 80 countries around the world are expected to attend. They will attend to find productivity solutions through material handling for their manufacturing and distribution operations.
EXHIBITORS
Over 400 exhibitors will display their material handling and logistics solutions on the 150,000 net square foot show floor.
REGISTRATION FEES
For free show registration and complete information on the show and educational conference visit www.NAShow.com.
SHOW MANAGEMENT
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
www.mhia.org
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MHIA's Choice of Ohio as Location for NA 2010 Leads State of Ohio to Proclaim Material Handling & Logistics Week to Coincide with Event
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Ohio Governor Ted Strickland and Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher issued a proclamation today naming April 25-May 1, 2010 Material Handling & Logistics Week in Ohio. This event will coincide with the 2010 North American Material Handling & Logistics Show to be held April 26-29, 2010 at Cleveland’s I-X Center.
The proclamation states “The Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) has demonstrated national leadership by highlighting the need for workforce development and Ohio looks to partner with them in the future to continue their successful efforts.” The proclamation was delivered by Steve Schoeny, Director of Ohio’s Strategic Business Investment Division to John Nofsinger, MHIA CEO on January 13, 2009 at the ProMat 2009 event.
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“Our multi- and inter-modal transport capabilities place Ohio at the nexus of industry and opportunity in the materials handling and logistics industries,” said Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher, who also serves as Director of the Ohio Department of Development. “To further our commitment to the logistics and distribution industries, Ohio has created a stimulus program that will provide more than $100 million over the next three years to cultivate continued success.
“Ohio is located within a day’s drive of 60% of the population of the United States and Canada,” added Steve Schoeny. “Our location, import/export acumen, infrastructure, and workforce all serve to strengthen Ohio’s position in the inventory management and supply-planning field.”
NA 2010 will feature over 150,000 square feet of exhibits from over 500 of the leading suppliers of material handling & logistics solutions for manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain operations.
NA 2010 will be the most comprehensive material handling and logistics show and conference held in the U.S. in 2010. NA 2010 exhibits will represent all segments of the material handling and logistics industry, from traditional, manual equipment to computerized, automated systems.
NA 2010 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 world, seeking supply chain solutions through material handling and logistics.
NA 2010 will also offer a comprehensive educational conference including a keynote and show floor educational sessions covering all aspects of material handling and logistics. In addition to the physical event, NA 2010 will also feature a comprehensive virtual event on-line at www.NAShow.com.
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.
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NA 2010 To Return to Cleveland
Friday, August 08, 2008
Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) recently announced the dates for The 2010 North American Material Handing & Logistics Show (NA 2010). NA 2010 will be held April 26-29, 2010 at Cleveland’s I-X Center. The show will feature over 150,000 square feet of exhibits from over 500 of the leading suppliers of material handling & logistics solutions for manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain operations.
NA 2010 will be the most comprehensive material handling and logistics show and conference held in the U.S. in 2010. NA 2010 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 NA 2010 show floor will be divided into three solution-specific centers: manufacturing and assembly, fulfillment and delivery, and information technology.
NA 2010 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 world, seeking supply chain solutions through material handling and logistics. NA 2010 will also offer a comprehensive educational conference including a keynote and show floor educational sessions covering all aspects of material handling and logistics. In addition to the physical event, NA 2010 will also feature a comprehensive virtual event on-line at www.NAShow.com.
Exhibit Spacedraw To Be Held January 14, 2009
The NA 2010 exhibit spacedraw will be held January 14, 2009 during the ProMat 2009 event at Chicago’s McCormick Place South. This will be the first opportunity for organizations to secure exhibit space at this event.
Name of Event NA 2010
Event Sponsor The Material Handling Industry of America
Event Dates April 26-29, 2010
Event Location I-X Center • Cleveland, Ohio USA
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: customer.service@nashow.com
www.mhia.org • www.ProMatShow.com • www.NAShow.com
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