Schmalz Inc.

Ergonomics is more than a buzzword today - it is a movement. Nationally, our demographics confirm we are aging and in deteriorating physical shape. This impacts the workplace, and good employers must think of their businesses in terms of ergonomics. EASE is the group within MHI focused solely on making work easier for people by improving the work environment. EASE members promote the practice of good ergonomics in the workplace by providing solutions across a broad spectrum of applications and industries. Activities include presentations at various industry events and development of non-commercial training materials. EASE also engages and collaborates with NIOSH and the academic community to enrich the group and enhance presentations and training materials. Mission To be the authoritative resource for industrial ergonomics. Vision Establish the EASE brand as the definitive source for industrial ergonomics information. Be engaged in the industry conversation about ergonomics, particularly where it can suggest available solutions provided by member companies. Serve as a resource to the academic, governmental an industrial communities for solutions to ergonomic challenges that provide better human results and increased productivity.

Founded in 1933, The Monorail Manufacturers Association, Inc. (MMA) is an independent incorporated trade association affiliated with the Material Handling Industry. MMA Members produce the preponderance of patented and enclosed track underhung cranes and monorail systems. MMA operates through committees with programs and policies reviewed and adopted by the membership with representation from each member company. Its many activities include an active engineering committee. MMA is represented on a number of standards developing committees and actively supports the development and certification of safety standards by the ANSI consensus method. Mission To promote the safe application and operation of Workstation cranes, Underhung Cranes, and Monorails for overhead lifting. Vision To be the industry’s leading resource for Workstation cranes, Patented track Cranes, and Monorails. What is the value of membership in the Monorail Manufacturers Association (MMA)? Market Intelligence Information: Unit and volume statistics program Market forecasts and economic indicator monitoring Industry forecasts Geographic product distribution and planning data, workshops Channel partner planning workshops Trend monitoring Planning and forecasting tools, workshops Business planning community Members Professional Development Leadership development Multi-topic educational series Networking throughout the industry Peer to peer interaction Promotion of the Safe Use of our Products Development of product standards Best Practices for product usage Development of maintenance and service inspection manuals Development of proper hoist usage documents OSHA Alliance program with OSHA to promote safety Tip and Fact Sheets for OSHA distribution MMA Members are recognized as the Market’s Leaders: MMA Members: Are Speakers and Education Subject Experts Provide Engineering Specification and Standards Input Publish a Compendium of Product Standards Increased Exposure to Customers Web-based Case Studies provide Market Solutions to Users MHI Website channels customers to MMA members MMA Certified Program increases Product Value Why should your company join and participate in MMA? Participation in MMA will: Increase your business levels Increase your exposure in the marketplace Develop your employees Help your corporate decision-making Increase safe usage of your products Position your company as one of the leaders in the industry What is the Commitment to Join? MHI Annual Dues $2,000 MHI Industry Group Fee $2,450 MMA Annual Dues of $2,500 Initiation fee $500 (one time fee) Attend the Spring and Fall Membership Meetings Active Meeting participation Contribute effort to support the Association’s objectives Provide Statistical Reporting Additional Benefits of Becoming an MHI Member Trade Exhibition Participation Membership Meetings with Educational sessions Networking across the Material handling Industry Exposure on www.mhi.org via your company’s microsite MHEM Economic Forecast produced quarterly Please click here to learn more: MHI Membership Value Statement to MMA Customers MMA Members: Are recognized as the Leaders in the design, manufacturing, and supply of Workstation Cranes and Patented Track Systems. Engage in the development of ANSI technical specifications that promote consistent design, manufacturing and installation of their products. Collaborate with OSHA through the OSHA Alliance programs to promote the safe use of their products. Have extensive experience in many applications and can solve your material handling problems. Are subject matter experts in the industry.