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.
To deliver exceptional value to members and industry associates by advocating safety, and providing education and market intelligence for the hoist industry.
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)?
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.
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Anythony Mendoza, Purdue University
The 2023 HMI/MMA Honor Scholarship ($2,100) has been awarded to Anthony Mendoza, a sophomore Industrial Engineering student at Purdue University. He was the Club President of the Franklin Robotics Club Team from 2018 to 2022, and he is an active member of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers at Purdue. He is excited about working in the supply chain and establishing the network of professionals that will benefit his career. Anthony plans to enter the workforce after graduation and eventually earn an MBA.
Rose Haire
rhaire[at]mhi[dot]org
President
Keith Butler
Piedmont Hoist & Crane
Vice President
Rob Beightol
Gorbel