Consider
Membership
The more representative the organization can
become the better. Membership makes the voice
stronger and increases the ability to accomplish
more for the group and industry as a whole.
Ask any member company about visiting the
next meeting as a guest to learn more about how
SMA can work for you.
For
More Information
about SMA programs and member
companies contact:
Jeff Woroniecki, SMA Managing Director
8720 Red Oak Blvd., Suite 201
Charlotte, NC 28217-3992
Phone: 704-676-1190
Fax: 704-676-1199
E-mail: jworoniecki@mhi.org
or visit us online at
mhi.org/sma
Products
Represented by SMA
• Steel Shelving
• Industrial Mezzanines & Directly Related
Equipment
• Clothing Storage Lockers
• Work and Assembly Stations
• Modular Drawer Storage Equipment
• Storage Carousels
• Movable Base Shelving Storage Equipment
• Storage Containers Incorporated In Steel
Shelving Storage Systems
Why
You
Should
Consider
Membership
Consider
The Source
Storage Manufacturers
Association (SMA) was formed in 1974 by
visionary industry leaders as a Product Group
of MHI, a not-for-profit Trade Association.
In 1998, SMA further expanded it scope by
joining forces with the Association of Mezzanine Manufacturers.
Consider
Building Codes
As a group of manufacturers, SMA has a voice
with organizations that write building codes that
do effect our products. Individual companies do
not have the same voice that a collective group
has, nor does it have the necessary resources to
influence groups like International Code Council, NFPA and others.
Consider Research
SMA’s mission includes the development and
advancement of standards and activities to
advance the quality, safety and general fitness
for intended use of Storage Equipment.
Members combine assets to fund
independent studies that will benefit all members
such as concrete slab analysis or industrial grade
steel shelving specifications. Having access to
this information gives manufacturers the knowledge that they are on the same playing field as
other manufacturers within their industry.
Consider
Standards
Consider
Education
SMA works together as a group to develop
design and safety standards for its industry.
End users want to be assured that the products
they purchase and use in their business’ are
manufactured to a set of standards that lets
them know the product will last and more
importantly perform.
As a member of SMA you will be part of the
process and can plan in advance for changes
that are recommended for future standards. It
is always better to know about changes ahead
of time as opposed to reacting to changes at
the last minute.
Being a part of MHI provides an open highway
to other associations and organizations, both
domestically and internationally. MHI invites
guest speakers to attend its meetings to talk
about issues that are relative to our industry.
MHI also conducts many independent training
classes and material handling industry related
sessions for its members throughout the year.
Consider Statistics
Domestic sales statistics are collected anonymously through MHI and distributed
to the SMA members. This confidential information is a good indication of market size and direction and is not available anywhere else.
Consider
Networking
The Annual and Spring Membership Meetings
provide an excellent opportunity to meet with
peers at companies in related and unrelated
industries. You also have access to members
of the material handling media and educational
institutions that have material handling programs
and resources.
Consider
Advertising
Member of MHI and SMA are
included on the MHI website, mhi.org. This
website is a vast collection of information that is
continually updated and accessed globally. The
use of the Internet is ever increasing and you
never know what link potential customers will
use to find information about your product and
company.
Consider Leads
MHI has a library of documents
related to our industries available to the general
public. When anyone requests a document his
or her name is recorded and periodically distributed to members. Members can decide if they
wish to follow-up with additional information.
MHI is often contacted for names of companies
that can provide products and services like the
ones manufactured by SMA members.
Consider
Market Awareness
SMA works within MHI to promote our industry. SMA continually spreads the
news about storage solutions and the companies
that can provide them, their members of course!