MHI's ProMat has been recognized by winning two categories of the 2026 Trade Show Executive (TSE) Gold 100 Grand Awards. ProMat 2025 was named the Gold 100 Non-Annual Trade Show with the Largest Attendance in 2025. It also received the Staying Connected Award, which TSE states “recognizes the show that has implemented the best programs to stay connected to its audience year-round.”The winners were revealed at the TSE Gold 100 Awards & Summit, held Sept. 22-24 at the Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. The Gold 100 honors the 100 largest U.S.-based trade shows of  2025, and the Grand Awards single out trade shows of any size for excellence in specific categories.MHI CEO John Paxton said the Staying Connected Award reflects MHI's commitment to connecting the industry beyond the show floor. "ProMat is the largest supply chain event for sourcing solutions and making in-person connections, and those connections continue with MHI year-round," Paxton said. "Through ProMat, education, industry-leading content and research, and networking events, we help supply chain professionals stay current on the technologies and trends transforming the industry — automation, artificial intelligence, robotics and data-driven tools, as well as traditional material handling solutions.""Drawing the largest attendance of any non-annual Gold 100 show reflects the value ProMat delivers to the supply chain community," said Daniel McKinnon, Chief Exhibitions Officer at MHI. "Our exhibitors brought their most innovative solutions, and that's exactly why record number of attendees showed up for ProMat 2025. Their technologies and services transform the exhibition into a place where real supply chain problems get solved, and we can't wait to see what they bring to ProMat 2027."ProMat 2027 is slated for April 19-21 at the McCormick Place in Chicago. To give attendees clarity on the strategies shaping future supply chains, the event will feature over 1,100 solution providers and 200 educational seminars. The exhibition will attract more than 50,000 domestic and global attendees from all supply chain and manufacturing sectors. Registration for the event is free. For more details, visit promatshow.com.About MHI MHI is an international trade association that has represented the material handling, logistics and supply chain industry since 1945. MHI’s over 1,100 members include material handling and logistics equipment and systems manufacturers, integrators, consultants, workforce solution providers, publishers and third-party logistics providers. MHI offers education, networking and solution sourcing for its members, the members’ customers, and the industry as a whole through programming and events. The association produces the ProMat and MODEX expositions that showcase the products and services of its member companies to educate manufacturing and supply chain professionals. The Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) is a division of MHI and provides education and research to the warehousing, distribution, and logistics community.

MHI’s ProMat has achieved a finalist distinction in four categories of the Trade Show Executive (TSE) 2025 Gold 100 Grand Awards program. ProMat 2025 was nominated for Best Attendee Acquisition Model, Best Exhibitor ROI of 2025, Staying Connected Award, and the Greatest Trade Show of 2025. The winners of the categories will be announced at TSE’s Gold 100 Awards Summit this September."Exhibitor ingenuity is the engine behind ProMat's growth. As companies race to meet rising consumer expectations, our exhibitors are answering with equipment and technologies that make supply chains faster, smarter and more resilient," says Daniel McKinnon, MHI Chief Exhibitions Officer. “This recognition from TSE underscores the role ProMat plays in connecting buyers with the full breadth of advanced supply chain and logistics solutions available today.""MHI's priority is to bring key supply chain decision-makers and a growing global audience to ProMat. As digital technologies reshape the industry, we have expanded the range of innovative solutions on display at the show,” says MHI CEO John Paxton. “Being named a finalist for Greatest Trade Show of 2025 reflects that commitment — and reinforces the competitive edge we aim to deliver for every exhibitor and attendee who walks the floor."Adding to its accomplishments, ProMat was also recently named to TSE’s Gold 100’s honoree list for being one of the 100 largest trade shows in the United States in 2025.ProMat, held April 19-21 at Chicago’s McCormick Place, will be the largest supply chain event of 2027. The show will host more than 1,100 exhibitors, 200+ education sessions, three keynotes and over 50,000 attendees from the supply chain and manufacturing industries. To learn more, visit promatshow.com.About MHIMHI is an international trade association that has represented the material handling, logistics and supply chain industry since 1945. MHI’s over 1,000 members include material handling and logistics equipment and systems manufacturers, integrators, consultants, workforce solution providers, publishers and third-party logistics providers. MHI offers education, networking and solution sourcing for their members, the members’ customers, and the industry as a whole through programming and events. The association produces the ProMat and MODEX expositions that showcase the products and services of its member companies to educate manufacturing and supply chain professionals. The Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) is a division of MHI and provides education and research to the warehousing, distribution, and logistics community.

Themed around “Advancing Warehousing: Where Human Insight Drives Logistics Innovation,” the 2026 WERC Annual Conference will be hosted at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Hotel in Jacksonville, Florida. The conference will feature educational sessions that address the current concerns of warehousing and distribution center professionals, like ongoing workforce challenges and how artificial intelligence, robotics, and automation technologies can impact operational performance. The conference will also feature two keynotes: Tyler Gillum, Head Coach of the Savannah Bananas Jason Schenker, President of Prestige Economics, Chairman of The Futurist InstituteIn addition, to help attendees navigate their workforce amidst a shifting economy, the conference will also host an executive masterclass led by John Frehse, Senior Managing Director at Ankura.“We’re thrilled to bring warehousing and distribution center professionals together to learn the key trends and technologies impacting this vital industry,” says Michael Mikitka, EVP for MHI Knowledge Center and WERC. “The WERC Conference is the place for professionals to gather together to exchange information to solve top of mind issues that face logistics professionals as well as an excellent venue to network and make connections in our industry.”As the only conference dedicated to advancing warehouse and distribution center efficiency, WERC 2026 is where you’ll learn about the latest technological trends, connect with peers, and explore the central and evolving role of your workforce.This year’s WERC Conference will be co-located with the 2026 MHI Spring Meeting. Visit werc.org/conference today for details and registration.About WERCWERC, a division of MHI, is the only professional organization focused on warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment and its role in the supply chain. Through membership in WERC, seasoned professionals and those new to the industry master best practices and establish valuable relationships.About MHIMHI is an international trade association that has represented the material handling, logistics and supply chain industry since 1945. MHI’s over 1,000 members include material handling and logistics equipment and systems manufacturers, integrators, consultants, workforce solution providers, publishers and third-party logistics providers. MHI offers education, networking and solution sourcing for their members, the members’ customers, and the industry as a whole through programming and events. The association produces the ProMat and MODEX expositions that showcase the products and services of its member companies to educate manufacturing and supply chain professionals.