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MHI is a leading non-profit trade association representing the U.S. material handling, logistics and supply chain industry -- the Industry that makes supply chains work. MHI members are material handling, logistics and supply chain equipment, systems and software manufacturers; consultants; systems integrators and simulators; third party logistics providers and publishers. MHI provides educational, business development, networking and solution sourcing opportunities for its 1,000 member companies and for the larger community of manufacturing and supply chain professionals. MHI produces the largest material handling, logistics and supply chain events in North America, ProMat and MODEX.
CMAA is the Crane Manufacturers Association of America, Inc., an independent trade association affiliated with the Material Handling Industry. CMAA traces its roots to the Electric Overhead Crane Institute, known as EOCI, which was founded in 1927 by leading crane manufacturers of that time to promote the standardization of cranes as well as uniform quality and performance. The voluntary association was incorporated as the Crane Manufacturers Association of America, Inc. in 1955. Member Companies, representing the industry leaders in the overhead crane industry, serve the United States market from operations based in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The Industrial Truck Association (ITA) is a premier non-profit trade association that has represented North American industrial truck manufacturers and component suppliers for over 70 years. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the organization acts as the unified voice for the material handling industry supply chain by connecting original equipment manufacturers with parts suppliers.The association drives industry growth and safety by leading the development of international product standards and advancing engineering practices. It provides critical market intelligence through a comprehensive statistical program that tracks forklift orders and shipments across North America. Additionally, ITA partners closely with OSHA to deliver compliance training and safety materials, while hosting exclusive industry forums and annual meetings to support policy development and member networking.
Offering some 300,000 assessments to date, the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) ®, an industry-led 501(c)3 non-profit, is America's leader in training and certifying foundational technical competencies for front-line technicians for in-demand, higher wage, higher skill jobs in advanced manufacturing and supply chain logistics. Technicians with MSSC Certifications are qualified for 11.3 million jobs in front-line production, material handling, and distribution. 84% of executives surveyed agree there is a talent shortage in U.S. manufacturing. MSSC is helping industry close that gap as they prepare to manufacture the future!
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