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F-TEC, the forklift industry’s dedicated training centre, has revealed record-breaking figures for the first quarter of 2019. The remarkable start to the year has seen a 50% expansion in the centre’s training capacity, double-digit growth in the number of apprentices, a dramatic increase in the number of engineers attending courses, …

The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) has turned to one of the most experienced and best respected figures in the materials handling industry in appointing its new Chief Executive. Tim Waples will join the UK’s leading authority on the supply, servicing and operation of materials handling equipment on1st March 2019. …

The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) has announced that Peter Harvey MBE, is to leave his post following a 6+ year tenure as Chief Executive. “We would like to thank Peter for the excellent work he has done in raising the profile of the Association” said FLTA Chairman Duncan Nealon. …

The Fork Lift Truck Association FLTA has announced the date for its annual National Fork Lift Safety Convention. The prestigious event will be held on Wednesday 30th October 2019, at the Heart of England Event and Conference Centre in Coventry. Toyota Material Handling UK will once again be sponsoring this …

The ultimate hat trick? The UK Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks Dealer Network is celebrating – following news that its EDiA EM three-and-four wheel electric range has made it to the Finals in the FLTA Awards for Excellence… in three of the event’s four product categories. Mitsubishi’s 48-volt electrics were shortlisted for …

Linde Material Handling UK will sponsor the entertainment at the FLTA’s special 25th Anniversary Awards for Excellence ceremony in March. Winners of the FLTA Awards for Excellence 2019 will be revealed at a black-tie dinner gala, held at the International Centre in Telford on Saturday 30th March. “When the Awards …

Linde Material Handling has been announced as a finalist for the Safety category at the FLTA awards. The Fork Lift Truck Association Awards for Excellence (FLTA) is an annual event that recognises the best in industry through engineering and design excellence. The awards aim to celebrate those in the fork …

A familiar face to millions of rugby fans, television presenter Mark Durden-Smith, has been announced as host of the Fork Lift Truck Association Awards for Excellence 2019. Best known for shows such as Aviva Premiership Rugby and I’m a Celebrity: Get Me Out of Here! NOW! Mark will host the …

A capacity audience of safety managers and industry specialists participated in what was widely acclaimed as the most informing and engaging in the 17-year history of the National Fork Lift Safety Convention. Reflecting the conference theme Forklift safety – it’s a journey, not a destination, delegates were urged to use …

This month marks the 20th anniversary of LOLER and PUWER. CFTS Chairman Geoff Martin, pictured, reflects on their introduction, what each entails and their ongoing impact on the fork lift truck employers. December 1998 is probably most-widely remembered for its Christmas gales. However, for those in the fork lift industry, …