Welcome
Welcome to The UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) – the trade association that represents all forklift truck manufacturers, suppliers, dealers and end users in the UK’s material handling industry. Our aim is to help our members operate safely and efficiently by advising on best practices and providing essential services to support their activities. We are also committed to attracting the best talent and upholding standards of excellence across the sector.

Latest News
Material Handling Solution Providers Remaining Cautious on Economic Outlook
14 / 02 / 2025
Despite continuing economic headwinds and market volatility UK orders for new forklift trucks are, in the main part, positive –…
National Forklift Safety Day Expansion Hailed A Success By UKMHA
31 / 01 / 2025
The decision to extend the UK’s annual National Forklift Safety Day (NFSD) campaign for 2024 in support of their ambition…
National Forklift Safety Day rounds off 2024 campaign with focus on preventing accidents
06 / 01 / 2025
Striving to make workplaces where material handling equipment is in constant use safer environments for all has been the cornerstone…
Material handling sector invited to shine as nominations open for the Archies 2025
21 / 03 / 2025
The countdown to the biggest night in the UK material handling calendar has officially begun with the launch of nominations…
Archies 2025 will be the platform the UK material handling industry deserves
07 / 03 / 2025
The decision to stage this year’s Archies Awards in the middle of the biggest exhibition for the UK material handling…
UKMHA announces the return of The Archies for 2025
14 / 02 / 2025
The UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) has announced the return of its showpiece awards celebrating excellence across the material handling…
Material Handling Solution Providers Remaining Cautious on Economic Outlook
14 / 02 / 2025
Despite continuing economic headwinds and market volatility UK orders for new forklift trucks are, in the main part, positive –…
National Forklift Safety Day Expansion Hailed A Success By UKMHA
31 / 01 / 2025
The decision to extend the UK’s annual National Forklift Safety Day (NFSD) campaign for 2024 in support of their ambition…
National Forklift Safety Day rounds off 2024 campaign with focus on preventing accidents
06 / 01 / 2025
Striving to make workplaces where material handling equipment is in constant use safer environments for all has been the cornerstone…
Material handling sector invited to shine as nominations open for the Archies 2025
21 / 03 / 2025
The countdown to the biggest night in the UK material handling calendar has officially begun with the launch of nominations…
Archies 2025 will be the platform the UK material handling industry deserves
07 / 03 / 2025
The decision to stage this year’s Archies Awards in the middle of the biggest exhibition for the UK material handling…
UKMHA announces the return of The Archies for 2025
14 / 02 / 2025
The UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) has announced the return of its showpiece awards celebrating excellence across the material handling…
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