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UNEX Manufacturing Named Most Valuable Supplier 2020 by MHEDA

Fifth Consecutive Year Win of Prestigious Award from Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association

UNEX Manufacturing Named Most Valuable Supplier 2020 by MHEDA

Lakewood, NJ - December 3, 2019 - UNEX Manufacturing, Inc., the trusted industry leader in providing innovative order picking and space-saving solutions, has earned the prestigious MVS (Most Valuable Supplier) Award for achievements in 2019. MHEDA (Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association) grants the MVS Award to less than 10% of all member companies. This is the fifth consecutive year that UNEX Manufacturing has earned the MVS Award. This industry award recognizes companies who have demonstrated an exemplary commitment to their dealer network, their employees, and their community.

"UNEX has a vast network of top-quality distributors that we work with to make sure our clients have local expertise they can rely on," said Brian C. Neuwirth, President of UNEX Manufacturing. "We are committed to working with the best of the best and work hard to ensure our distributors' success by providing them with valuable tools, industry knowledge, and robust solutions that meet or exceed our mutual customers' needs."


"Achievement of MHEDA's MVS status represents members who have demonstrated a commitment to their business and its employees, their industry and also to the communities within which they serve," said Mike Vaughn, 2019 MHEDA Chairman of the Board and Chief Financial Officer of Liftech Equipment Companies in East Syracuse, NY.

To qualify for the MVS Award, UNEX was required to meet a series of criteria in several areas critical to the distributor companies who do business with them. In addition to confirming an on-going commitment to safety and employee training, award recipients must provide documentation of active participation in a program that "gives back."

MVS Award winners have demonstrated an overall commitment to business excellence by documenting programs in the following areas:

Industry Advocacy
Distributor Advocacy
Business Networking
Continuing Education
Business Best Practices
For over 50 years, UNEX has been providing a full range of order picking and space-saving warehouse solutions that optimize fulfillment operations and maximize space utilization for greater efficiencies and productivity. These offerings include UNEX SpeedCell, a dynamic high-density storage solution that complements UNEX's SpanTrack Carton Flow, and FlowCell product lines. UNEX also designs and manufactures a full range of gravity conveyor products tailored to the order picking process.

About MHEDA

The Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) is the premier trade association dedicated to serving all segments of the material handling business community. MHEDA represents close 650 companies in the material handling equipment business. Located in suburban Chicago, the association provides services to companies seeking to improve their business through education, networking, benchmarking, and best practices. For more information, visit www.mheda.org.

About UNEX Manufacturing, Inc.

Founded in 1964, UNEX is the trusted industry leader in engineered space optimization, offering solutions that increase efficiency, maximize existing warehouse space utilization, and ensure parts and products are more accessible for picking. UNEX offers a full range of space optimization solutions, including their patented carton flow solution SpanTrack, a full line of gravity conveyor products, and UNEX FlowCell for durable, modular and portable storage in manufacturing operations. For retail order fulfillment efficiency, UNEX offers SpeedCell, dynamic high-density storage. Using an extensive distribution channel, the company ensures local support is available for every customer - no matter the location - exceeding customer expectations through continuous improvement, customer service, and empowered employees. UNEX is an ISO-certified company committed to quality and bringing value to customers in manufacturing, distribution, logistics, and retail. For more information, visit www.unex.com.

More Info: https://blog.unex.com/press-releases/unex-manufacturing-named-most-valuable-supplier-2020-by-mheda

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