May 8, 2025 - The Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) successfully concluded its 2025 Annual Convention & Exhibitor Showcase, held April 26–30 in Tampa, Florida. The event welcomed over 640 industry professionals representing more than 230 companies for a dynamic week of education, networking, and business development.

The Exhibitor Showcase featured nearly 100 companies highlighting the latest solutions in material handling. The showcase was a highlight of the convention, providing a platform for meaningful connections to move member companies and our industry forward through partnership and collaboration.

The convention featured a lineup of respected professionals including Ben Nemtin, Zack Kass and Daymond John; who shared insights on business success, cybersecurity, and the future of technology. Attendees had the opportunity to participate in multiple workshops and roundtable discussions tailored to our industry and focused on leadership, growth, and emerging technologies.

Beyond the educational sessions, attendees participated in various events designed to build your network and give back to the community including the first annual Liz Richards Scholarship Golf Tournament.

Want to continue learning? Access on-demand content from the event including keynote sessions, educational workshops, video presentations and more on the MHEDA website – Convention Recap.

MHEDA thanks all attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors for making this year’s convention a success and looks forward to continuing to support the industry through year-round programs and resources. Save the date for MHEDA’s 2026 Convention, May 2–6, at the Grand Hyatt in Nashville, Tennessee. Learn more at https://www.mheda.org/future-convention-dates/.

About The Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA):
The MHEDA community is where industry professionals come to expand their network, strengthen their businesses, and elevate the material handling industry. Through educational programs, industry insights, shared best practices, and resources for every member, MHEDA is home to everyone in the material handling industry. Discover more about MHEDA and how we empower the material handling industry at www.mheda.org.