The UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA), the trade body representing all aspects of the UK’s material handling industry, has reiterated its advice to the industry on the importance of following proper procedures relating to tyre wear and inflation. This follows the conclusion of a court case in which the Health …
Read More »Orders soar for new lift trucks, but manufacturers struggle to meet demand
Rising confidence as business looks for a swift recovery from a succession of pandemic-induced lockdowns is generating unprecedented demand for new lift trucks across nearly all sectors of the market. However, as new data from the UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) shows, manufacturers are struggling to keep pace with demand …
Read More »Forklift technology is crucial for workplace safety
The number of workplace accidents involving forklifts remains obstinately high. Which is why Toyota Material Handling continues to develop new and better safety technology, says the company’s QHSE Manager, Paul Mulcahy Safe response Despite the noteworthy efforts over many years of such respected organisations as the Fork Lift Truck Association …
Read More »Elevating Hyster® ReachStacker cabin wins top industry award
The hinged elevating operator cabin for the Hyster® RS46 ReachStacker has won the Safety award at the FLTA (Fork Lift Truck Association) Awards for Excellence 2020. At the online awards presentation on 10th April 2021, the pioneering Hyster® solution received the award for its unique design which helps terminals handle …
Read More »UK material handling industry must remain resolute in 2021 says UKMHA
Vaccine programme and free trade agreements offer hope of recovery later in the year The UK material handling industry can look forward to a better 2021 but must remain resolute in the face of the ongoing pandemic and the bedding in of post-Brexit trade deals, the UK Material Handling Association …
Read More »New era dawns for UK material handling industry
New association to speak with one voice promoting the highest standards of safety and service A new era has dawned for the UK material handling industry with the official launch of a new trade association. The UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) has been created to represent all the interests of …
Read More »James Clark to retire as BITA Secretary-General
The British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) has announced that its long-serving Secretary-General, James Clark is to retire from his position at the end of 2020. After a successful career as a wheat buying director in the UK Flour Milling industry, James joined BITA in 1996. His tenure as Secretary-General has …
Read More »BITA updates Covid-19 safety protocols
The British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) – the UK trade association for manufacturers and suppliers of forklift trucks and associated components and services – has received key Government recognition for its innovative action in helping to ensure the materials handling industry remains safe and fully operational during the Covid-19 pandemic. …
Read More »FLTA creates online resource for latest COVID-related information
In light of an ever-changing landscape for all those in the materials handling and logistics sectors, the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) has created a dedicated section of its website for information on COVID-19. Developed to provide clear, concise guidance, the COVID-19 Resource Centre will deliver up-to-the- minute and highly …
Read More »FLTA Awards and regional meetings postponed
The 26th annual FLTA Awards for Excellence, which had been due to take place on Saturday 21st March has officially been postponed in light of the current coronavirus pandemic. At present there isn’t a timetable for when the event will be rescheduled, but the FLTA is monitoring the situation and …
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