Steel King Named 2025 MHEDA MVS for 11th Consecutive Year

Award recognizes companies who have demonstrated an exemplary commitment to excellence, professionalism, and responsible stewardship

STEVENS POINT, WIS. – Steel King Industries, a leading manufacturer of storage rack and material handling products announced the company has earned the prestigious MVS (Most Valuable Supplier) Award from MHEDA (Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association). This industry award recognizes companies who have demonstrated an exemplary commitment to their dealers, their employees, and their community.

The MVS Award is a coveted accolade within the industry, with fewer than 10% of MHEDA’s member organizations earning this distinction. This is the 11th consecutive year that Steel King has earned the MVS Award and is the only MHEDA member rack manufacturer that has won the award all 11 years the award has been in existence.

To qualify for the MVS Award, Steel King met a series of criteria in several areas important to the companies who do business with them. In addition to confirming an ongoing commitment to safety and employee training, award recipients must provide documentation of active participation in a program that “gives back.” to their respective community.

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

“Steel King is very honored to again receive this award from MHEDA,” said Don Heemstra, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Steel King. “This award demonstrates Steel King’s continued recognition as a valued partner to our dealers and underscores our commitment to excellence, professionalism, and responsible stewardship. Our dedication to being an innovative partner and our focus on long-term customer relationships backed by exceptional customer service is one of the reasons we are proud to be the only rack manufacturer to receive this award since its inception.”

“Earning MHEDA’s highest honor, the MVS Award is a significant achievement that speaks directly to a company’s genuine dedication. It is a clear testament to their commitment to professional excellence, their partners, and continually improving the value they bring to the entire material handling community,” said Darin Boik, President, Advanced Equipment Company and 2026 MHEDA Chairman.

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 to 500 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 Steel King Industries
Since 1970, Steel King Industries has been manufacturing a full line of material handling products, including selective pallet racks, dynamic flow storage systems, cantilever racks, portable racks, and custom shipping racks, along with industrial steel containers and guard railing. Products are made using only U.S. steel. Innovation, customization, and design strength have earned Steel King the reputation as a leader in the material-handling marketplace. Headquartered in Stevens Point, WI, the company has over 500 employees with manufacturing facilities in Stevens Point and New London, WI and Rome, GA. For more information, visit steelking.com.