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In 2014, the Panama Canal will celebrate its centennial. It will also celebrate the opening of the expanded Panama Canal, according to Alberto Aleman Zubieta, CEO of the Panama Canal Authority.

As the freshly appointed CEO of the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA)—having succeeded John Nofsinger at his retirement as CEO on Dec. 31, 2011—George Prest is excited to welcome attendees to MHIA’s newest show.

The Automated Guided Vehicle Systems (AGVS) Industry Group of the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) reported on Monday that its member companies saw a 25% increase in sales of AGVs in 2011, totaling $108 million.

I would like to take a few moments to introduce you to the sponsor of this event—The Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA).

Following a formal ribbon cutting, Modex 2012 opened for business at 10 a.m.

Tomorrow at the show, students of engineering, technology, manufacturing, operations, supply chain and logistics will experience first-hand the latest technologies and solutions as they tour the Modex show floor as part of the Material Handling Logistics Classroom Day.

At Modex 2012 you will see best-in-class manufacturing and supply chain solutions from over 500 exhibiting companies along with a conference of more than 100 sessions.

The Georgia World Congress Center will host more than 20,000 visitors to the trade show and educational conference, sponsored by the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA).

MHIA is hosting a special full-day program, called “Developing a Distribution and Logistics Program at the Secondary School Level,” on Wednesday to educate educators about its Technical Career Education Programs (TCEP).

These tips are aimed to help you navigate Atlanta, the Georgia World Congress Center and Modex 2012 next week.

Registrants' strong buying plans over the next 18 months are a positive sign of economic growth for material handling, supply chain and logistics industry, according to the Material Handling Industry of America.

To give Modex 2012 exhibitors another means to entice attendees to their displays, the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) sponsored the “One Minute to Connect” contest.

MHIA forecasts growth of 8.0% for 2012 and 12.0% in 2013

The Roundtable includes the Material Handling Industry Board of Governors and the MHIA Directors At Large.

Over the first three mornings of the show, the keynote speakers will share their insights into what’s going on in the field, the changes coming from the Panama Canal expansion, how that will impact the supply chain, and where the opportunities for business growth and development lie.