ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 11, 2026--
KNAPP, the reliable technology partner for value chain innovation, is pleased to announce that Josef Mentzer, CEO of KNAPP North America, has been appointed to the MHI Roundtable Advisory Committee for 2027. The appointment was recently announced as part of MHI's 2027 leadership appointments.
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The MHI Roundtable Advisory Committee brings together leaders from across the material handling, logistics and supply chain industry to provide strategic insight on key industry trends, challenges and opportunities. Mentzer joins a distinguished group of executives representing manufacturers, automation providers, technology companies and supply chain organizations from across North America.
As automation, robotics, artificial intelligence and software continue to transform supply chain operations, industry collaboration plays an increasingly important role in advancing innovation and addressing the evolving needs of customers. Through his participation on the committee, Mentzer will contribute KNAPP's perspective on the future of warehouse automation and intelligent value chain solutions.
"I'm honored to join the MHI Roundtable Advisory Committee and contribute to the conversations helping shape the future of our industry," said Josef Mentzer. "The supply chain industry is experiencing an unprecedented pace of innovation, and organizations like MHI provide an important forum for collaboration, knowledge sharing and industry advancement. I look forward to working alongside my peers to help drive continued progress across our industry."
Mentzer has led KNAPP North America's continued growth while helping customers navigate increasingly complex supply chain challenges through advanced automation, software, AI and service solutions. His appointment further reinforces KNAPP's commitment to active leadership within the material handling and logistics community.
About KNAPP
KNAPP is one of the worldwide leading technology partners for logistics automation and digital supply chains. The company develops software, robotics and AI solutions for manufacturing, distribution and retail. As a value chain tech partner, KNAPP designs efficient intralogistics solutions for customers in the healthcare, retail, food retail, fashion, wholesale and manufacturing sectors. The KNAPP group has 9,000 employees worldwide and is headquartered in Austria.
About MHI
Founded in 1945, MHI is the leading international trade association representing the material handling, logistics and supply chain industry. The organization provides education, networking and industry leadership opportunities and is the producer of the ProMat and MODEX trade shows.
Josef Mentzer, CEO of KNAPP North America
ESBJERG, Denmark (AP) — Hilary Knight scored a hat trick and defending champion United States cruised past the Czech Republic 8-1 at the women’s ice hockey world championship on Wednesday to finish the preliminary stage with a perfect record.
Knight buried her own rebound a to make it 2-0 in the opening frame and found a space in between the pads of Czech goaltender Aneta Senkova from the right circle early in the second.
She added her third with a short-handed goal in the third period to increase the margin to seven in the Group A game in Esbjerg.
The 37-year-old U.S. captain took her tally to six goals in the tournament in Denmark and a total of 73 goals in 91 games at the worlds.
Abbey Murphy scored twice, Alex Carpenter and Laila Edwards got a goal and an assist each and Grace Zumwinkle had one goal. Goaltender Aerin Frankel stopped 11 shots.
Murphy opened the scoring from the low slot 0:53 into the game and one-timed a slap shot to increase the advantage to 4-0.
After that goal, the Czechs pulled Senkova and replace her with Daniela Novakova.
Zumwinkle added to the lead and Edwards used a 5-on-3 advantage to score the sixth late in the second.
Taylor Fox also got three assists for the Americans, who will play host Denmark in the quarterfinals on Friday.
Natalie Mlynkova scored the consolation goal for the Czechs who finished fourth to set up a quarterfinal game against Canada.
The Canadians won Group B with a perfect record after blanking Finland 2-0.
Goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens finished with 25 saves for the shutout, the third straight for Canada in Group B.
Caitlin Kraemer scored the go-ahead goal in the opening period after she skated from her defensive zone along the boards before beating Finland goalie Sanni Ahola.
Sarah Fillier added the second in the final period.
Finland captain Jenni Hiirikoski, who is playing at a record 17th worlds, became the first woman to play 100 games at the tournament.
In another Group B game, Wilma Sundin led Sweden's 5-0 shutout of Japan with two goals. The Swedes face Switzerland while Finland plays Germany next.
Earlier in Group A, Germany rallied to beat Switzerland 3-1 after Laura Kluge and Katarina Jobst-Smith scored 55 seconds apart in the middle period to give the Germans the lead.
Alessia Baechler had given Switzerland the lead in the opening period.
See AP’s full women’s hockey coverage here
Germany's goaltender Sandra Abstreiter fails to make a save during a Group A match between Germany and Switzerland at the Women's Ice Hockey World Championship in Esbjerg, Denmark, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
Germany's Celina Haider, right, checks Switzerland's Alessia Baechler during a Group A match between Germany and Switzerland at the Women's Ice Hockey World Championship in Esbjerg, Denmark, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
Germany's Emily Nix, left, celebrates with Germany's Nicola Hadraschek after scoring her side's third goal during a Group A match between Germany and Switzerland at the Women's Ice Hockey World Championship in Esbjerg, Denmark, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
Germany's Celina Haider, right, checks Switzerland's Alessia Baechler during a Group A match between Germany and Switzerland at the Women's Ice Hockey World Championship in Esbjerg, Denmark, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
Switzerland's goaltender Saskia Maurer makes a save against Germany's Nicola Hadraschek during a Group A match between Germany and Switzerland at the Women's Ice Hockey World Championship in Esbjerg, Denmark, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
