First Quarter 2009

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PRESIDENT'S PERSPECTIVE
Duncan Murphy
2009 MHEDA President

“Stay Positive And Powerfully Positioned With MHEDA”
FROM THE DESK OF. . .
LIZ RICHARDS
Executive Vice President MHEDA
   
 
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FIRST QUARTER 2009

COVER STORY
2009 INDUSTRY FORECAST

Distributors Positioning For Success In 2009
2009 is shaping up to be one of the most uncertain years in recent memory, but MHEDA Members plan to make the most of it.

A Glimpse Of What's To Come
MHEDA Members look at trends to watch in the next decade.

How'd We Do?
Economic downturn impacts business forecasts.

ProMat Exhibitors Forecast 2009
New products and solutions will help suppliers to rise to the challenge.

ITA Predicts Stable Market For 2009
The year ahead will be different than the last half of 2008.
By Stan Simpson

Storage Sector Facing Challenges
Mixed results expected across industry segments.
By Hal Vandiver

Conveyor Industry Cautiously Optimistic In 2009
Material inflation and market dynamics leave CEMA members poised for uncertainty.
By Dan Fannin

MHEDA MEMBER PROFILE
A Mix Of History, Legacy And Innovation
Led by MHEDA's new president, Riekes Equipment Company builds on its roots.

PRESIDENTIAL SPOTLIGHT
Hail To MHEDA's New Chief!
Meet Duncan Murphy, MHEDA's 55th President.

MEET THE BOARD
The Real Deal
Get acquainted with the 2009 MHEDA Board of Directors.

More Board of Directors! What's on their iPods?

YOUNG LEADER PROFILE
Positively Charged
Process Manager Jennifer Link practices what she teaches.

CONVENTION PREVIEW
Powerful Positioning
Schedule of events for MHEDA's 54th Annual Convention

 

MONEY MATTERS
Managing Discontinued/Isolated Product Liability Risks
Insurance and risk management may remain necessary after your business is sold.
By John Cavanaugh

Expense Leveraging And Gross Margin Management
Focusing on the big two will reap rewards.
By Albert D. Bates, Ph.D.

STORAGE & HANDLING
Warehouse Safety
Choosing and maintaining the right racking system for your clients
By Dany Dion

Do You Want Labels With That?
A classic add-on sale opportunity
By Kevin Marrie

GREEN INITIATIVES
Green Buildings
What you need to know

Green Building Checklist

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Outlook Good For Material Handling Students

 
  •  Distributors Get Out The Crystal Ball
  •  Guide To ProMat
  •  Duncan Murphy Takes The Helm
  •  Your 2009 Board Makes Its Case

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