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
TVH bolsters UK & Ireland leadership with promotion of Robert Jamison and appointment of Andrea Manenti as Regional Director
07 / 10 / 2026
Global parts specialist TVH strengthens its regional footprint and customer support across the UK, Northern Ireland and the Republic of…
Recognising Future Talent: Combilift Gives Future Engineers a Lift
06 / 10 / 2026
Recognising Future Talent: Combilift Gives Future Engineers a Lift Monaghan, Ireland, 2 October 2026 – Global material-handling manufacturer Combilift has…
Former FLTA Chairman swaps fork lift trucks for a 3,000-mile Atlantic rowing challenge
06 / 10 / 2026
Former Fork Lift Truck Association Chairman, Duncan Nealon is preparing to exchange lift trucks and warehouses for ocean swells as…
Industry steps up with lithium battery storage guidance
25 / 09 / 2026
Industry steps up with lithium battery storage guidance Lithium-ion batteries are now in every part of our lives, from laptops…
Jungheinrich Accelerates Growth across UK Partner Network
08 / 09 / 2026
Jungheinrich Accelerates Growth across UK Partner Network Jungheinrich UK is investing in the expansion of its Partner Channel as part…
Steve Shakespeare, CEO of Aprolis UK, joins the UK Material Handling Association’s Board of Directors
08 / 09 / 2026
Steve Shakespeare, CEO of Aprolis UK, joins the UK Material Handling Association’s Board of Directors. The UK Material Handling Association…
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