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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.

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.