Exhibitions / Congresses

2003 Annual Convention & Manufacturers' Fair

United States, San Antonio, Texas - 5th, 6th and 7th May 2003
Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association
Date(s)
5th, 6th and 7th May 2003
Venue
Marriott Riverwalk Hotel 711 East Riverwalk Phone: (210) 224-4555
Contact for booking / more info
Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association 201 US Hwy 45 Vernon Hills, IL 60061-2398
Program
Saturday, May 3, 2003
Registration
Sunday, May 4, 2003
Golf Tournament
Registration
Optional Tours
Manufacturers' Fair Set-Up
New Members Orientation & Reception
Official Convention Opening Party
Monday, May 5, 2003
Annual Business Meeting & Keynote Presentation
Manufacturers' Fair and Luncheon
Educational Workshops
Tuesday, May 6, 2003
Educational Workshops Throughout the Day
Group Networking Luncheon
Closing Dinner/Dance Gala
Wednesday, May 7, 2003 - Farewell Breakfast
Movers & Shakers
Steven Ballerini Steven Ballerini
Chief executive officer, Australian Supply Chain & Logistics Association (ASCLA)
Engineering policy lead, Logistics UK
Regional manager - Eastern Canada, Associated Equipment Distributors
Vice president - IT & EP OEM parts, Big Joe Forklifts

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Movers & Shakers
Steven Ballerini Steven Ballerini
Chief executive officer, Australian Supply Chain & Logistics Association (ASCLA)
Engineering policy lead, Logistics UK
Regional manager - Eastern Canada, Associated Equipment Distributors
Vice president - IT & EP OEM parts, Big Joe Forklifts
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