Columbus McKinnon Corporation

The Hoist Manufacturers Institute, Inc. (HMI) is an independent trade association affiliated with the Material Handling Industry. HMI’s history starts in 1917 with the Electric Hoist Manufacture’s Association which was dissolved and replaced by the Hoist Manufacturer’s Association in 1956. During this time, hoist performance standards were created. In 1971, these performance standards were published under the Hoist Manufactures Institute name and were the source material for the current ASME Hoist Performance Standards. HMI is a voluntary association which was incorporated as the Hoist Manufacturers Institute, Inc. in 1968. Member companies are the leading suppliers of hoist equipment (hand chain hoists, lever hoists, trolleys, air chain hoists, air wire rope hoists, electric chain hoists and electric wire rope hoists) in North America and continue to be the source advocating hoist safety and performance. Mission To deliver exceptional value to members and industry associates by advocating safety, and providing education and market intelligence for the hoist industry. Vision HMI is recognized as the leading authority and the principal resource in the hoist industry. What is the value of membership in the Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI)? Improved 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 Promoting the Safe Use of our Products: Best Practices for product usage Development of maintenance and service inspection manuals Development of proper product usage documents CMH Alliance program promotes safety Tip and Fact Sheets for OSHA distribution HMI Members are recognized as the Market’s Leaders: HMI 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 HMI members. HMI Certified Program increases Product Value. The Overhead Alliance promotes overhead lifting technologies. Participation in HMI can increase your business levels, increase your exposure in the marketplace, develop your employees, help your corporate decision-making, increase safe usage of your products, and position you as one of the leaders in the hoist industry.