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The Storage Manufacturers Association (SMA) members are the Industry’s leading suppliers of industrial storage equipment. They supply storage solutions worldwide and in virtually every major manufacturing and distribution sector. Industrial storage equipment includes steel shelving, industrial work platforms, work and assembly stations, modular drawer equipment, clothing storage lockers, movable base storage equipment, storage containers and directly related equipment. Mission: To deliver value for the work platform and shelving industry by providing education, market intelligence, and standards that promote safe and efficient designs. Vision: To be recognized as the independent authority in the work platform and shelving industry. Value Proposition: SMA members are the industry leaders that develop, maintain and publish standards for design, performance and safe operation of work platforms and shelving products. SMA value includes: Development and maintenance of national standards that help end-users implement efficient and safe warehouse and distribution solutions. Provide educational and training materials to promote the benefits of products. The confidential exchange of market statistics to better understand the industry and market trends. Collaborate to resolve industry problems that individual members can’t solve on their own. SMA members meet regularly to review, discuss and revise the standards for design, performance and proper operation of steel industrial/storage equipment. SMA Programs Include: SMA is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as developer for U.S. Industrial Steel Shelving and work platform product and safety standards; Product testing and R&D programs funded by SMA over the past 20-plus years have resulted in virtually all of the technical advances made within the U.S. Codes/Standards communities with respect to industrial steel shelving; SMA members prepare and conduct extensive educational materials and programs to create additional value for you as a user of steel industrial/storage equipment; All SMA members are seated on the SMA Engineering Committee and on the Storage Council's related groups whose collective mission is to develop the methodology and understanding of how to properly apply and integrate traditional storage solutions; SMA representatives maintain seats on a number of code and fire safety bodies to further assist in advancing the state of the art in steel industrial/storage equipment design/application.
Solutions Community members are Industry’s thought leaders on automation, software, hardware, equipment and services that support a fully integrated supply chain. This includes suppliers, integrators, consultants, media, academia and users. They collaborate on solutions worldwide and in virtually every major manufacturing and distribution sector. The philosophy of the Solutions Community is to support MHI’s mission of providing a unique venue where suppliers of material handling equipment and technology can collaboratively work with the user community to improve the marketplace for all. All participants adhere to a safe harbor no-buy, no-sell environment to openly discuss topics of mutual interest, including best practices, lessons learned and other information. Goals of the Solutions Community include: Identifying, developing and disseminating forward-looking value propositions for Material Handling and Supply Chain practitioners; Identifying market trends and challenges in Material Handling and Supply Chain operations in order to develop timely and relevant solutions; Providing a forum for discussion of business and technology trends; and, Establishing strong connections between Members of the Group with the community of Supply Chain and Material Handling product and service providers, as well as organizations and individuals interested in Solutions Community activities; A basic tenet of the Solutions Community is to create a non-commercial environment that fosters networking, relationship building and the open exchange of information. Mission To engage and collaborate with suppliers, practitioners, and stakeholders in timely discussions towards supply chain solutions. Vision Inspiring evolutionary excellence in the supply chain through diverse stakeholder collaboration. Members meet regularly to exchange ideas and develop Information Systems solutions for Supply Chains. Solutions Community Programs include: Engagement on an ongoing basis with: The User community. Adjacent communities such as: Consultants, Market Research Firms, Vertical Market Organizations, supply chain associations, academia, and regulatory agencies. Developing educational and seminar materials for presentation to interested communities. Providing public relations outreach on behalf of MHI relative to solutions. Authoring solutions blueprints and white papers Proactively responding to media to positively share information with the marketplace and position ISSG. Establish thought leadership on how information system solutions support the U.S. Roadmap for Material Handling & Logistics.. Conducting surveys on technology trends and developments To enable organizations to achieve material handling and supply chain excellence by facilitating the delivery of meaningful, innovative and practical information.
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New division delivers turnkey controls and automation solutions, helping integrators, OEMs, and end users reduce risk, accelerate deployment, and ensure long-term reliability.Milwaukee, WI — October 1, 2025 — Steele Solutions, one of the leading manufacturers of engineered steel mezzanines, work platforms, and material handling solutions, today announced the launch of its new division, SSI Automation. This dedicated group will deliver turnkey, intelligent controls and automation systems designed to reduce project risk, accelerate deployment, and ensure long-term reliability.Controls and automation projects are often delayed by complex handoffs and late-stage troubleshooting. SSI Automation was created to address these challenges by offering modular, simulation-ready architectures, reusable code libraries, and diagnostic-rich designs. The result is faster commissioning, cleaner deployments, and scalable systems that are platform-agnostic.“SSI Automation solves a problem we’ve seen for decades—custom controls from scratch on every project, even when 80% of the functionality is the same— leading to unnecessary engineering, bloated costs, and inconsistent performance,” said Todd Hunter, Controls Division Leader, Steele Solutions.The division’s capabilities span the project lifecycle—from panel design to ongoing service needs. By leveraging digital twin simulation, modular templates, and platform-agnostic architectures, SSI Automation helps its users achieve their goals.For customers in parcel, e-commerce, retail distribution, and warehousing, this new division means faster, more predictable project execution and long-term reliability. SSI Automation eliminates unnecessary engineering waste while keeping projects on schedule and on budget.“With SSI Automation, we’re making it easier for our customers to move forward with confidence,” said Andy Schumacher, Chief Revenue Officer at Steele Solutions. “By combining proven modular logic with simulation-ready testing, we’re reducing risk, cutting commissioning time, and giving clients a system they can rely on for years to come.”"Launching SSI Automation is a strategic step that strengthens Steele Solutions’ ability to deliver end-to-end value,” Steele Solutions CEO Kevin O’Neil added. “This division complements our core offerings by giving customers not only the structural backbone of their systems, but also the intelligent controls that drive long-term performance."About Steele Solutions, Inc.Steele Solutions, Inc. is a North American leader in the design and manufacturing of complex work platforms, custom chutes, and security lockers. The company partners with industry-leading integrators who lead warehouse automation projects for large e-commerce retailers and parcel providers. Steele Solutions is headquartered in South Milwaukee, WI, and operates manufacturing facilities in South Milwaukee, WI; Waupaca, WI; and Tiffin, OH. In addition, the company has full support personnel in both West Allis, WI, and Tiffin, OH.
Christian Light Publications is dedicated to the development and distribution of Christian books and educational materials to strengthen families, support the church, and provide a Christian education curriculum for children and youth. Specifically, the 3,600 square foot mezzanine solution optimizes existing space, increasing warehouse space to store more books and printed materials. The work platform solution also meets increased shipping requirements by expanding shipping capabilities.
New receiving, storage and distribution system to allow for quick and easy heavy pallet mobility and storage.
Optimize existing space to include a training observation platform and provide storage space for tactical equipment and gear.
Mezzanine solution to optimize existing space, to increase office, create special events space and accommodate future expansion for manufacturing processing.
As the parts logistics consolidation center for Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, New South Express (NSE), needed a cost effective way to increase pallet storage without adding on to the existing building. Specifically, the custom mezzanine solution optimizes existing space, accommodates electric pallet jacks and heavy pallet loads as well as provides order picking and storage of medium to high volume auto parts.
An industry leading advanced electronic monitoring and security systems manufacturer developed a need to create a clean room in addition to more storage space. The custom solution would include an IT clean room and storage space. The mezzanine structure created a unique enclosed space below for the IT clean room.
A world class dairy producer needed a cost effective way to gain more space without adding on to the existing building. Specifically, the solution would optimize existing space as well as connect to an existing mezzanine. The mezzanine solution offered several unique features.
A leading manufacturer of high-performance doors for industrial, commercial and cold-storage environments needed to expand manufacturing production, create in plant offices and enlarge storage capacity, while staying in their existing building footprint. Specifically, the solution would optimize existing space to accommodate manufacturing operations and provide much needed office and storage space. The mezzanine solution offered several unique features.
