MODEX 2026 Sets New Record
Article from MHI Solutions Magazine
MODEX, THE LARGEST event for manufacturing and supply chain professionals in 2026, concluded its most successful edition to date, breaking records for attendance, exhibition and global participation.
The 2026 event, sponsored by MHI, welcomed 50,000 registered visitors from every U.S. state and 132 countries, alongside 1,057 exhibitors covering 630,000 net square feet and representing all segments of the material handling, logistics and transportation industry, from traditional, manual equipment to digital, automated systems, robotics, AI‑connected supply chain orchestration technologies and last‑mile logistics.
MODEX attendees represented manufacturing and supply chain decision‑makers from the world’s largest enterprises, including the Fortune 1000, the top 100 retailers and the top 100 consumer goods firms. The milestone turnout at MODEX 2026 underscores the growing importance of supply chain agility, innovation and collaboration amid the growing uncertainty in today’s global economy.
“This year’s show exceeded every expectation,” John Paxton, CEO of MHI, said. “From groundbreaking product launches to standing‑room‑only educational sessions, the energy on the show floor reflected an industry that is rapidly evolving—and eager to connect, collaborate and lead.”
