MODEX SHOW PREVIEW | NORTH AMERICA REGION REPORT
INVESTING IN INFRASTRUCTURE
The American market is home to numerous ongoing and new infrastructure projects. In January 2022, the Biden Administration released a guidebook explaining that there are more than 375 infrastructure sponsorship programs available through the US Government; President Biden signed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill into law in late 2021 that is undergoing appropriations in Congress. Once these funds make it through appropriations, they will become available for major public works projects, similar to the one that is rebuilding Riverside Bridge in New York, USA. New York City’s original Riverside Bridge featured a cantilever section built in 1908 and an additional section built in 1985. In 2018, the City of New York began a rebuilding initiative designed
to repair the deteriorated deck and superstructure between West 153rd and West 161st Streets. That project, scheduled for completion in Summer 2022, involved the use of a 15 ton overhead gantry crane and hoist designed by Kelley Engineered Equipment, Nebraska Hoist & Crane, and Columbus McKinnon. The gantry crane features its own generator, is built with auto-levelling, and has adjustable spans.
Meanwhile, the conference’s Student Day will give high school, college/university, and trade school students face time with industry experts and professionals who can help guide and support young people in starting a new career. Here are some of the things industry insiders are looking forward to when they attend this can’t-miss tradeshow – and their insights on the North American market.
FACE-TO-FACE, TWO YEARS LATER This year’s conference will be the first time Modex has taken place as an in-person event since 2020. John Paxton, CEO of Modex organizer MHI in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, says there is no substitute for in-person events where attendees can see new solutions in action and speak one-on- one with innovators and firms. Paxton says this year’s conference has some notable highlights to look forward to. “We have quite a few sessions on
automation and emerging technologies that have so much potential to transform supply chains,” Paxton says. “We also have several seminars that are hosted by MHI Industry Groups on a variety of topics. I also encourage attendees not to miss our keynote sessions. We have a great line-up of speakers this year, including Sanjay Gupta, Marriott’s Erika Alexander, and Shaquille O’Neal.” Modex 2022’s keynote speakers will
provide insights on four topics. Alexander, chief global operations officer for Marriott International, will speak on Monday, March 28 on the topic of women in leadership. Alexander was named one of the Top 100
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Incorporating a Shaw-Box electric wire rope hoist and the Magnetek Impulse variable-frequency drive, the gantry crane is designed to maximize precision and minimize mechanical fatigue.
Influential Women in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business League and previously received Marriott’s Diversity and Inclusion Trailblazer Award. She will share her strategy for empowering teams and building a diverse and inclusive organization with purpose. On Tuesday, March 29, CNN’s chief
medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta will discuss what lessons organizations can learn from the Covid-19 pandemic and how society can prepare, at the individual, organizational, and government levels, for the next pandemic. In addition to his role with CNN, Dr. Gupta is also associate chief of Neurosurgery at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta and a diplomate of the American Board of Neurosurgery. On the morning of Wednesday, March
30, Paxton and Deloitte Consulting’s Thomas Boykin will debut the 2022 MHI Annual Industry Report. This presentation will give attendees advance access to the data contained in the report. A panel discussion will follow. Finally, on the afternoon of March 30,
NBA Hall-of-Famer Shaquille O’Neal will share stories from his basketball career. From 1992 to 2011. The conference will feature a variety
of learning sessions and seminars on emerging technologies and innovations such as AI and automation, predictive and prescriptive analytics, e-commerce and omnichannel distribution, cart delivery solutions, and autonomous mobile robots. On Monday, March 28, The Bolder Company will lead an industry forum on women in the supply chain industry and the five behaviours of a cohesive team.
Paxton says the North American economy has seen strong consumer demand, particularly in durable goods such as home goods, appliances, and automobiles. While Covid-19 has caused a significant shift away from tourism and entertainment spending, consumers have redirected those funds toward the purchase of goods, which has increased demand for hoists. Supply chain and infrastructure investment have further added to demand for hoist products. “The consumer demand market dynamics resulted in a significant investment in manufacturing capacity,” Paxton explains. “Increased government stimulus and Covid relief funding pushed demand even higher. This ultimately resulted in a recovery with strong double-
R Erika Alexander, Marriott International.
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