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Jan82020 by adminNo Comments

FLTA unveils two major new sponsors for the Annual Awards for Excellence 2020

Two of the foremost companies in the materials handling industry have seized the opportunity to become sponsors of the Fork Lift Truck Association Annual Awards for Excellence 2020. Carrylift and F-TEC will join an elite group of sponsors and supporters that already reads like a who’s who of the industry, including Combilift, Doosan Industrial Vehicle UK, IBCS, Flexi, Toyota Material Handling, Triathlon Batteries, TVH and Yale Europe Materials Handling. One of the largest suppliers of materials handling equipment in the UK, Carrylift will present the Safe Site Award, which celebrates owners and operators of fork lifts that have made real and tangible strides in improving workplace safety. Last year’s winner Kellogg’s is among a total of nine finalists. As the UK forklift indus...

Aug192019 by adminNo Comments

Forklift Safety Month warns of life-changing accidents

FLTA, General

The UK’s leading training provider is to release a report on site shortcomings and solutions following an industry survey. With October now confirmed as National Forklift Safety Month 2019, employers are being urged to take this as an opportunity to review their working procedures in a bid to drive down what industry leaders describe as the “stubbornly high levels of accidents and injuries”. According to Tim Waples, CEO of the Fork Lift Truck Association: “Across the UK there are 5 forklift-related accidents every working day. This year alone more than 1300 individuals will sustain life-changing injuries. And, as the ripples spread out, many more thousands of partners, children, parents, friends, workmates and employers will see their worlds turned upside down.” As one of the bus...

Aug72019 by adminNo Comments

Communication is key at the National Forklift Safety Convention 2019

Featured, FLTA

The FLTA’s National Forklift Safety Convention 2019 being held on Wednesday 30th October 2019 at the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre, Coventry will be focusing on the importance of clear communication under the theme of managing behaviours to transform onsite operations. The event is accredited to provide four Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, as during the convention attendees will hear a series of inspiring presentations filled with tips and advice on improving listening and management skills. Guest speakers at this year’s event include behavioural safety expert Tim Marsh, and Head of Transportation at the HSE Kanwal Kanda. The latest addition to the line-up is former hostage negotiator Rich Mullender, who will be giving audiences unique insight ...

Aug62019 by adminNo Comments

Nominations open for FLTA Awards 2020

FLTA, Industry

The Fork Lift Truck Association is calling all entries for the annual prestigious event to be held on Saturday 21st March 2020. Now in its 26th year, the FLTA Awards for Excellence is the longest running industry awards presentation of its kind and is a highlight of the materials handling event calendar. The Awards are free to enter and importantly, companies can self-nominate, allowing them to put forward the initiatives and products that they are most proud of. There are several categories, but the Pick of the Year accolades for Safety, Innovation, Ergonomics and Environment, are the most sought after. Nominations for these are open to companies who have launched products or services between 1st October 2018 and 30th September 2019. “The FLTA Awards are a fantastic opp...

Jul22019 by adminNo Comments

BITA and the FLTA celebrate successful Golf Day

BITA, Featured, FLTA

Dean Smith of ND Lift Trucks (right) collects the Senior Individual Men’s prize from FLTA President, Andrew Woodward (left) and BITA Secretary General, James Clark (centre). In dry and calm conditions, 36 players from the forklift truck industry teed off to contest the inaugural FLTA-BITA Golf Day at the Warwickshire Golf Club recently. Following several days of rain, players coped well with the sodden fairways and the tournament saw some outstanding performances. Most notable was that from Nathan Sheritan of Crown Lift Trucks who collected not only the Individual Men’s prize but also played a major role in steering Crown to victory in the Team category. Other individual winners were: Dean Smith of ND Lift Trucks, who took first prize in the Senior Individual category; Dan Bov...

Feb182019 by adminNo Comments

FLTA appoints new chief executive

FLTA, Movers and Shakers

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. “I’m delighted that Tim has accepted the position” said Association Chairman Duncan Nealon. “He is the perfect fit for our organisation and brings with him a wealth of experience and a truly in-depth knowledge of this industry. “His experience in developing one of the strongest and most effective dealer networks while at Doosan Industrial Vehicles positions him extremely well for engaging with our membership while his time as President of the British Industrial Truck ...

Feb82019 by adminNo Comments

FLTA Awards for Excellence 2019

FLTA, Industry

With the 2019 Awards firmly in the FLTA's sights, we are turning to the industry for companies and individuals to get involved, helping us to reward excellence and be rewarded, too. Plans are already well underway for the Awards' 25th outing. Yes, indeed: 25 years of being the standout night of the materials handling calendar. We have exciting things in the works, a top-quality host in Mark Durden-Smith and now we just need your help. There are all sorts of ways to get involved in the awards (not least of which is simply buying a ticket and joining us on the night at the International Centre, Telford — clear your calendars for 30th March 2019). Tickets are £130 for members and £180 for non-members. https://fork-truck.org.uk/events?course=73

Feb42019 by adminNo Comments

FLTA Awards 2019: Let Linde entertain you…

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FLTA Awards for Excellence and Rick Parfitt Jr Band 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 was first conceived, our aim was to recognise and celebrate the achievements of those individuals, teams and companies working to make our industry a better place,” explains FLTA Chief Executive Peter Harvey. He continues: “Staging an event worthy of their work simply would not be possible without the generosity and commitment of sponsors and we are delighted to have Linde’s support in our endeavours. “Thanks to their sponsorship, we’ve been able to secure an outstanding evening of entertainment for our guests – including the Rick Parfitt Jr Band. “...

Feb32019 by adminNo Comments

Chief Executive of Fork Lift Truck Association steps down

FLTA, Industry

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. “In his time with us he has overseen a number of important initiatives, working hard to push our Safety agenda. Among his achievements was driving force in the setting up of the Fork Truck Watchdog.” An enthusiastic advocate of the HSE initiative Helping Britain Work Well Peter enhanced the size, scope and status of the National Fork Truck Safety Conference, seeing it named “Conference of the Year” in the 2015 Best Practice Awards. In parallel with this he oversaw the creation of Safetember – a UK-w...

Dec42018 by adminNo Comments

Triathlon to sponsor Fork Lift Truck Awards

Batteries, FLTA, Industry

Triathlon Battery Solutions has been confirmed as a sponsor of the Fork Lift Truck Association’s Awards for Excellence. A new face at the Awards, Triathlon have come on board for the event’s 25th anniversary, marking a quarter century of celebrating achievement in the materials handling industry. Over the decades the Archie has become a recognised symbol of excellence — the forklift world’s equivalent of an Oscar win. Peter Harvey, FLTA chief executive said “2019 is going to be a special year for the Awards so we’re looking to make this event the absolute best we’ve put on. “The Archies are very much a cornerstone of the materials handling calendar and we love being able to commend the very best in the industry for all their fantastic work over the past 12 months. “But if we...

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FLTA unveils two major new sponsors for the Annual Awards for Excellence 2020

Forklift Safety Month warns of life-changing accidents

Communication is key at the National Forklift Safety Convention 2019

Nominations open for FLTA Awards 2020

BITA and the FLTA celebrate successful Golf Day

FLTA appoints new chief executive

FLTA Awards for Excellence 2019

FLTA Awards 2019: Let Linde entertain you…

Chief Executive of Fork Lift Truck Association steps down

Triathlon to sponsor Fork Lift Truck Awards

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