Why 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 including systems integrators, storage and handling and industrial truck distributors.
Value of Membership
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.
Types of Membership
The MHEDA community is where industry professionals come to expand their network to strengthen their business and elevate their bottom line through education programs, industry insights, shared best practices and resources. MHEDA is home for everyone in the material handling industry including integrators, distributors, manufacturers and specialized services.
Scholarship Funds
MHEDA is proud to support the next generation of professionals by offering a scholarship fund for students pursuing careers in this field. These scholarships are designed to ease the financial burden of education while encouraging students to explore opportunities in the material handling industry.
Nearly 600 distributor and manufacturing companies utilize our resources each day to help their business stay competitive and employees stay connected. We live in a dynamic world where change is the only constant. To thrive, we must embrace innovation at every level of our industry. Join us to expand your network, education your associates and to elevate your bottom line.
Founded in 1954 by a group of small business owners who wanted to make a difference in the material handling industry while improving their own businesses by collaborating with each other. The founding companies established a precedent that remains a cornerstone of MHEDA – insightful leadership from volunteers dedicated to improving the industry.
