5 Tips for Buying Used Equipment for Your Warehouse
By Sam Sterner A lot has been written lately about the used warehouse equipment industry. An article in a popular industry magazine recently suggested that “Used racking is a huge problem in the marketplace, there are lots of small operations running around selling used rack, and they’re happy to take your money and disappear.” I …
Continue Reading »Rules for Good-to-Great
By Jason Milligan What makes a company great? For years we’ve all been combing book shelves for the secret that we can use to also make our company great. Whether its a set of business principals, marketing fads, technology advances, or hiring the best people with just the right incentives, or a mix of …
Continue Reading »A Buyers Take on Early 2013
By Sam Sterner I am in a very fortunate position. With my role as a National Acquisitions Manager, I get to see the state of our industry from the inside out. An unfortunate truth about my job is that not only do I assist companies selling off excess product, I help close them down completely. …
Continue Reading »Toyota Celebrates 45 Years
Celebrating 45 years, Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc., serves as the supplier for the number one selling lift truck brand in the United States since 2002. In 1967,Toyota established its first forklift dealership and sold its first forklift in the United States. Holding the sales leadership position is only one aspect of the company’s success. …
Continue Reading »Andrews & Hamilton Celebrates 25 Years
Andrews & Hamilton Co., Inc. is proud to serve Material Handling Equipment to North Carolina and it’s neighboring states since 1987. Andrews & Hamilton is a proud stocking distributor for Republic Storage Systems, Wireway/Husky Corp. and an assortment of used equipment. In May 2012 Andrews & Hamilton celebrated with a BBQ lunch at our warehouse …
Continue Reading »Springer Equipment Celebrates 20 Years
BIRMINGHAM, AL – For 20 years now, companies “needing a lift” have looked to Springer Equipment for help. A full-service material handling dealership, the company was founded by Annette and Ted Springer in 1992. They had both worked in forklift sales and management since in the mid-1970s, so the Springers were primed for success. But …
Continue Reading »Nissan Forklift Celebrates 45 Years
“We are proud to be celebrating our 45th anniversary as a MHEDA member. Through MHEDA, members have access to a solid network of industry-specific educators, and a professional forum for sharing best business practices. As an OEM, we have seen first-hand the positive impact membership has had on our channel partners. Many of our top …
Continue Reading »For a Successful Onboarding Experience…
Be Prepared and Make Time for New Hires By DeeAnn Palin I remember my first job after college. When I showed up at the Fortune 100 company on my first day, my new boss was out of the office; it was up to me to find a desk and phone I could use. When I …
Continue Reading »What The End-User Is Looking For
How distributors can have a positive impact on their customer’s businesses, and five expectations that the end-user has for the partnership.
Continue Reading »Meet President Richard Donnelly
MHEDA’s 2012 President brings a broad perspective to the Board.
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