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
BMZ Introduces Comprehensive Materials Handling Battery Portfolio
12 / 06 / 2025
BMZ, a leading European manufacturer of cross-industry lithium-ion battery systems, has revealed its entire battery product range for the material…
Combilift and CMETB Celebrate 10 Years of Pioneering Engineering Traineeship
11 / 06 / 2025
Combilift has celebrated a significant landmark in its pioneering engineering traineeship. Hosting a celebratory event at its global headquarters in…
National Forklift Safety Day launches trailblazing new initiative to eliminate forklift accidents in the workplace
10 / 06 / 2025
Seizing the initiative in the fight to improve safety in workplaces where material handling equipment operates forms the crux of…
Nominations Deadline Extended for The Archies Awards 2025
02 / 06 / 2025
Organisers of The Archies 2025 have agreed to extend the deadline, to June 6, for this year’s awards. The Archies,…
Join the material handling sector’s elite – enter The Archies Awards 2025 today
27 / 05 / 2025
Want to have your name added to the UK material handling sector’s roll of honour? You could, by entering yourself…
UKMHA Launches New Training Course for Safer Use of Lifting Accessories
27 / 05 / 2025
In line with its goal of improving safety standards across the material handling industry, the UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA)…
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