Fairchild Wins 12th Consecutive MHEDA MVP Award

Fairchild Equipment, a recognized leader in the material handling industry, has been awarded the prestigious MVP (Most Valuable Partner) Award for its outstanding achievements in 2025 by its industry trade association, The Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA). This achievement marks the 12th consecutive year that Fairchild Equipment has earned the Award.

The MVP Award is a coveted accolade within the industry, with fewer than 10% of MHEDA’s member organizations receiving this distinction. Fairchild Equipment’s continued recognition as an MVP within the industry underscores a commitment to excellence, professionalism, and responsible stewardship in the business world.

To qualify for the annual MVP Award, companies must provide evidence of their commitment to their partners in business including their customers, employees, and suppliers. They must satisfy criteria in the following important areas:

• Industry Advocacy
• Customer Service & Safety Practices
• Business Networking
• Continuing Education
• Business Best Practices

“Earning the MHEDA MVP Award for the twelfth consecutive year carries special significance as it follows Fairchild Equipment’s 40th anniversary in 2025,” said Van Clarkson, President of Fairchild Equipment.

“This milestone not only celebrates our four decades of excellence, but also demonstrates the enduring trust our employees, customers, and partners have placed in us year after year. This award reinforces the standard we proudly set in the industry and fuels our commitment to elevate our expertise, drive innovation, and build lasting partnerships that will shape the future of materials handling for generations to come.”

Fairchild Equipment has been awarded the prestigious MVP Award by MHEDA for the 12th consecutive year .

Fairchild Equipment delivers comprehensive material handling equipment and warehouse solutions, including engineered storage systems, fleet management, and loading dock and door solutions, across the Upper Midwest.

• Since 1985, the company has grown from offering a single forklift brand at one location in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to representing over 50 trusted brands throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and Northern Illinois. Fairchild Equipment’s steady growth and industry recognition reflect a steadfast commitment to quality, expertise, and supporting customers’ most demanding operational requirements with personalized solutions.

“Earning MHEDA’s highest honor, the MVP 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,” Darin Boik, President, Advanced Equipment Company and 2026 MHEDA Chairman.