MH Equipment Receives Industry Award for 11th Straight Year

PRESS RELEASE:

MH Equipment Company has been awarded the MVP (Most Valuable Partner) Award for its outstanding achievements in 2023 by their industry trade association, The Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA). This achievement marks the 11th straight year that MH Equipment Company has achieved the Award. 

The MVP Award is a coveted accolade within the industry, with fewer than 10% of MHEDA’s member organizations earning this distinction. MH Equipment’s continued recognition as an MVP within the industry underscores a commitment to excellence, professionalism, and responsible stewardship in the business world.

To qualify for the annual MVP Award companies must provide evidence of their commitment to their partners in business including their customers, employees, and suppliers. They must satisfy criteria in the following important areas:

• Industry Advocacy
• Customer Service & Safety Practices
• Business Networking
• Continuing Education
• Business Best Practices

According to Woody Hartwell, President of Sales & Marketing for MH Equipment, “We’re truly grateful to receive the MHEDA MVP honor for 2024. It’s only made possible by the passion of our employees and supplier partners in uniting to serve our many incredible customers. Their commitment to fostering great relationships is what drives any accolades we might attain.”

Van Clarkson, President of Fairchild Equipment and 2024 MHEDA Chairman, adds, “The MVP Award is a significant recognition in the materials handling industry, encompassing various facets beyond just business achievements. Achieving such recognition signifies MH Equipment has demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities, upheld industry standards, contributed positively to its community, and shown dedication to continuous improvement. This acknowledgment not only elevates the company’s reputation among its peers but also instills confidence in its customers and community members, showcasing it as a leader in the materials handling world.” 

The Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) is the premier trade association dedicated to serving all segments of the material handling business community. MHEDA represents close 600 companies in the material handling equipment business. Located in suburban Chicago, the association provides services to companies seeking to improve their business through education, networking, benchmarking and best practices. For more information, visit www.mheda.org.

Based in Peoria, Illinois, MH Equipment Company sells, services, and rents material handling equipment from premier brands of the Hyster Yale Group, Powerboss, Karcher, Rail King, CombiLift, Motrec, Taylor-Dunn, Genie, Skyjack, Otto Motors, among several others. It operates in 33 service locations across 10 states and has just over 1,000 employees, 550 of them service technicians.

MH Equipment began in 1952 as a single Hyster dealership in Peoria and is now among the largest and fastest-growing material handling service providers in the US. See mhequipment.com.