Hy-Tek Material Handling, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Most Valuable Partner (MVP) award from the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA). This marks the second consecutive year that Hy-Tek has attained MHEDA MVP status, a reflection of Hy-Tek’s commitment to business excellence, professionalism, and good stewardship. The award was announced by Hy-Tek CEO and former MHEDA board member Samuel Grooms. Fewer than 5% of MHEDA’s national membership achieved 2013 MVP status. To qualify, Hy-Tek was required to demonstrate its commitment to its business partners, customers, employees, and suppliers. In addition, Hy-Tek satisfied criteria in industry relations; customer relations; peer-to-peer networking; training for employees; and business best practices. “On behalf of the 100-plus employee-owners of Hy-Tek Material Handling, we’re delighted to be recognized by MHEDA as a Most Valuable Partner for the second year in a row. Hy-Tek is celebrating our 50^th anniversary this year.  We attribute our longevity, in part, to our ability to nurture lasting relationships with leading industry partners like MHEDA,” said Grooms.