articleOn Saturday 30th March, hundreds of guests drawn from the entire spectrum of the fork lift truck industry gathered at the International Centre in Telford to recognise the sector’s brightest and best with its most prestigious honour: an FLTA Award for Excellence.
productA multi head weighing machine manufacturer in Hampshire has specified PW12C load cells from HBM for its latest range of checkweighers.
newsAs part of its commitment to raising industry standards and improving the safe use of materials handling equipment, BITA is championing the UK launch of National Forklift Safety Day on June 11, 2019.
productThe Fork Lift Truck Association is calling all entries for the annual prestigious event to be held on Saturday 21st March 2020.
productTVH will be the sponsor of the Environment Award, or the ‘Environment Archie’ at the Fork Lift Truck Association’s (FLTA) Awards for Excellence 2020.
productThe leading forklift trade associations are exploring the potential to merge. Both organisations will consult members on the proposal and no timetable has been set on the talks.
articleAccurately predicting the future direction of the UK economy has been occupying the minds of expert – and amateur – analysts for much of the previous twelve months and will likely continue to do so for some time to come. Brexit has proved a challenge for many industries and the material handling sector has not been immune from this. However, as we look ahead to a new year there are still reasons to be optimistic, says BITA Secretary-General James Clark.
articleWith the number of forklift accidents still alarmingly high, Tim Waples, Chief Executive of the Fork Lift Truck Association explains the dangers of lift trucks and offers advice on what you can do to ensure a safe site.
productThe 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.
articleThere’s certainly a time and a place for considering changing your MHE suppliers. During the grip of a global pandemic is not that time.
newsThe FLTA Awards for Excellence will now be held on Saturday 21st November 2020.
articleVirtually all manufactured goods and commodities are moved by material handling equipment at some point in their journey from factory to end user. The material handling industry therefore plays a pivotal role in the UK economy, operating across all industries and keeping the country moving. The UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) is taking important steps to address talent shortage in the material handling industry.
articleProperly managing inventory and billing in material handling and logistics environments often depends upon precise and fast documenting and weighing freight upon arrival and before shipping, says Laura Wilks, from Avery Weigh-Tronix.
productNew sponsor and supporters join the FLTA’s Awards for Excellence 2014.
articleThe Fork Lift Truck Association’s Annual Awards for Excellence show is the industry’s most prestigious awards show; a glittering celebration of the best and the brightest the UK has to offer.
articleWith the call for nominations now going out for the Fork Lift Truck Association Awards for Excellence, what better time to ask Peter Harvey, Chief Executive of the FLTA, what’s in store for Awards 2014.
newsDoes your company have an excellent new product or service, or a special individual or team that deserves industry-wide recognition? Then get nominating!
productThe Speed & Distance 200 is a cost-effective and user-friendly speed and distance measuring instrument.
articleOur impending exit from the European Union is the biggest issue currently facing industry and the country as a whole. Below James Clark, Secretary-General of BITA, reflects on the specially commissioned post-referendum Forklift Truck Market Outlook for 2016 from Oxford Economics, produced on behalf of BITA.
newsNew products, new names amid record numbers of nominations.
Western Business Media,
Dorset House, 64 High Street,
East Grinstead, RH19 3DE
01342 314 300
[email protected]
© Western Business Media, 2026. All rights reserved.
