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
Celebrating the success of female leadership in the industry
01 / 10 / 2025
For many years, women have worked hard to establish themselves as leaders, particularly in traditionally male-dominated industries. In recent years,…
Win Combilift’s Landmark 100,000th Multidirectional Forklift and support UNICEF
12 / 09 / 2025
IMHX, Birmingham, UK 9th September 2025 Irish-based manufacturer Combilift, a global leader in multi-directional and customised handling solutions, has reached yet another…
UKMHA to stage Mock Trial at IMHX
05 / 09 / 2025
The UK Material Handling Association is set to stage its most ambitious and hard-hitting health safety scenario to date, courtesy…
IMHX Conference putting logistics on trial in unique legal perspective
01 / 09 / 2025
A legal director from one of the UK’s most reputable law firms is poised to deliver a hard-hitting mock trial…
Respected business leader joins UKMHA Board and calls on forklift dealers to unite: ‘Now more than ever, you can’t afford to go it alone’
15 / 08 / 2025
The UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) welcomes the arrival of Champion Forklifts owner Derek Martin to its board, who has…
UKMHA strengthens its board of directors with new appointment
25 / 07 / 2025
The UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) has expanded its board with the appointment of a new director. Gillian Reed is…
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