Lyon Station, PA – East Penn Manufacturing Co. has earned the prestigious MVS (Most Valuable Supplier) Award for achievements in 2024. The MVS Award is granted by the industry’s trade association, MHEDA (Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association) to less than 10% of all member companies. This is the 10th consecutive year that East Penn 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.
To qualify for the MVS Award, East Penn was required to meet a series of criteria in a number of areas important to the distributor 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.”
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
“East Penn is honored to again receive the MVS (Most Valuable Supplier) Award from MHEDA. As the only battery company to achieve this award for an entire decade, it’s an amazing accomplishment and is only possible through the continued commitment of our employees, our independently owned North American dealer network, and the customers we serve,” said David Corey, East Penn Vice President of Motive Power Division Branch and Sub Operations. “We also want to thank MHEDA for continuing to be a premier material handling resource.”
“The MVS is a prestigious honor within the material handling industry, recognizing excellence across a broad range of accomplishments beyond financial performance. Receiving this award reflects East Penn’s exceptional leadership, commitment to industry best practices, active community engagement, and focus on continuous improvement. This recognition not only strengthens the company’s reputation within the industry but also fosters trust and pride among its customers and community, solidifying its role as an industry leader.” Nate Storey, CEO & President of Storage Solutions, Inc. and 2025 MHEDA Chairman.
East Penn is a leading manufacturer of high-quality batteries and accessories for the motive power, automotive, commercial, marine, UPS, and telecommunication markets. The company’s quality and environmental systems for its entire 520-acre complex have been certified to ISO 9001:2008, ISO/TS 16949:2009, and ISO 14001:2015 requirements. For more information, visit the company website at www.dekabatteries.com.
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 600 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.
