Our Audience Breakdown and Advertising Benefits

According to the 2024 MHI Industry Report:

0 %
of respondents have increased their supply chain investments.
0 %
of respondents are planning to spend over $1 million.
0 %
of respondents plan to spend over $10 million.

Investment in Products and Services Over Next Three Years

Articial intelligence/machine learning
35%
Advanced analytics
28%
Automatic guided vechile systems
23%
Augmented reality, virtual reality, and wearables
19%
Automated storage/retrieval systems
19%
Attachments - overhead & lifting equipment
18%
Additive manufacturing (3D Printing)
18%
Autonomous mobile robots/drones
18%
Attachments - trucks & mobile equipment
17%
Cloud computing & storage
16%
Blockchain/distributed ledger technologies
16%
Computer hardware and/or software
16%
Automatic identification products/sensors
15%
Batteries/chargers/motors/fuel & power systems
15%
Sustainable facility solutions
14%
Hydraulic & electrical components/controls
14%
Carousels
14%
Controls & controlling devices
13%
Industrial Internet of Things
12%
Cleaning systems & equipment
12%

ProMat Attendee Statistics

What are they planning to spend in the next 18 months?

>$1,000,000
38%
$500,000-$999,999
13%
$100,000-$499,999
15%
<$100,000
34%

What can they do?

Recommend
67%
Specify
34%
Authorize
35%
Buy
23%

Where do they work?

500,000+ sq ft
31%
From firms with 500+ employees
52%
100,000+ sq ft
66%

Attendee Product Interest

  • 3D & 4D Printing: 15%
  • Advanced Analytics: 22%
  • Automatic ID Systems & Data Collection/RFID, Industrial Internet of Things: 39%
  • Batteries/Chargers/Motors/Fuel/Alternative Fuel Systems: 30%
  • Carousels: 15%
  • Casters/Wheels/Tires: 13%
  • Cleaning Systems & Equipment: 13%
  • Computer Software & Cloud Computing and Storage (ERP, WMS, WCS, MES, IMS, TMS, OMS, SCM, VMS): 68%
  • Consulting/Systems Integration: 37%
  • Containers: 15%
  • Controls & Controlling Devices: 20%
  • Conveyors & Sortation Equipment: 66%
  • Cranes, Hoists & Monorails & Overhead Lifting: 39%
  • E-fulfillment & Delivery: 33%
  • Ergonomic Safety & Protective Guarding Equipment: 55%
  • Forklifts & Attachments: 82%
  • Hand Lift Trucks: 26%
  • Lift Products: 26%
  • Loading Dock Equipment: 40%
  • Mezzanines: 20%
  • Order Picking Systems: 30%
  • Packaging, Manifest Labeling, Shipping, Weighing, Dimensioning, Shrink Wrapping & Unitizing Equipment & Systems: 61%
  • Pallets & Palletizers: 30%
  • Parcel, Freight, Cargo Distribution, & Last Mile Logistics: 35%
  • Plant Facility Equipment, Furniture & Services: 25%
  • Racks: 40%
  • Reverse Logistics: 13%
  • Robotics & Automation: 82%
  • Shelving & Workstations: 22%
  • Supply Chain Security & Cybersecurity: 15%
  • Sustainable Facility Equipment, Solutions & Recycling/Waste Management: 41%
  • Third Party Logistics/Transportation: 37%
  • Wearable, Mobile, Virtual & Augmented Reality Technology: 22%

We recently surveyed our readers and advertisers about how they prefer to read the magazine, as well as their business. Here's what we found:

Over 60% of respondents said advertising in MHI communications has brought new business to their company.

Experience increased brand awareness 

0 %

Nearly 45% of respondents spent 50-99% of their advertising budget on MHI opportunities.

“Advertising with MHI directs readers to our website for information and to contact us regarding our products.”

0 %

indicated that it is important to them to reach MHI members with their advertising message.

0 %

100% of survey respondents agree that advertising in MHI communications is an effective way to reach customers.

“MHI has their finger on the pulse of the industry.”

Reader Testimonials

“MHI is 'the' authentic voice both for and of the material handling industry. When MHI speaks, both manufacturers and distributors listen. There is no question about that."

Bill Ryan
tDtONe

MHI Solutions magazine provides highly informative content that keeps me updated on all the latest supply chain and material handling-related news. I recommend anyone in supply chain management to join the MHI community.”

Corey M
Director of Purchasing
& Logistics
Definitive Technology Group

MHI Solutions magazine is the top-tier logistics and supply chain digital publication with more than 100,000 C-level contacts across the Americas. The magazine provides guidance, education, networking opportunities and solution sourcing for members.”

Raul Paramo
Business Development Director
Terranum

“The sole purpose of good advertising is to reach the customers/prospects that use the product. That is what MHI has accomplished.”

Gene Cates
Director of Sales
and Marketing
Storage Solutions Inc.

“Suppliers/service industries advertising in the MHI publication reach actual end users & integration specialists that provide new answers to material handling problems.”

Jim Washtock
Engineer
North Coast Lift

“Simply the biggest bang for your buck. Being a good steward of our money today, we must invest it wisely for the best return.”

Bob Evans
Titan Material Handling

*2023 MHI Communications Survey Results.