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With a 30-year legacy, The Archies Awards is the premier event for celebrating excellence in the material handling and intralogistics sectors. Inspired by Archimedes, the father of engineering, it honours the very best people, teams and innovations driving the industry forward.
The Archies Awards 2025 took place on Wednesday 10 September at the Vox Conference Centre, NEC Birmingham. Playing host to over 500 guests, the awards were a resounding success. Award winners over 16 categories were presented with their winner’s trophies, and all attendees were treated to fine food and entertainment, including our incomparable host for the evening, former England Rugby Union international Martin Bayfield.
We would like to thank everyone from the event organisers, the Vox team, caterers, the judging panel, sponsors, nominees, entertainers, hosts, winners and guests for making the Archies 2025 an unforgettable evening in celebration of all that is best in the Materials Handling and intralogistics sectors.
Read on below to view the 2025 winners, finalists, judges, sponsors and a selection of images from the event.
The next Archies Awards will take place on Wednesday 15 September 2027, so please stay tuned to this page to stay informed on what the 2027 Archies has in store!
The Archies Awards promises excitement, celebration and a few surprises along the way. Here’s just a glimpse of what you can look forward to…
There was strong competition across all the award categories, from game-changers responsible for developing cutting-edge technology to teams that have implemented outstanding initiatives. This wealth of talent reflects the high level of innovation our industry is home to — and we are dedicated to ensuring these achievements get the recognition they deserve.
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The Archies Awards has an esteemed reputation for being the material handling sector’s most illustrious awards ceremony, with exceptional talent represented across all 16 award categories. That’s why we hand-picked 18 of the most knowledgeable and experienced industry experts to oversee the judging process.
The 2025 Archies Awards categories highlighted cutting-edge design, innovation and safety enhancements, as well as the ground-breaking trailblazers who are shaping our dynamic sector. The Archies gives the industry the perfect chance to showcase its achievements, recognising the very best in the field.
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Displayed real engineering acumen and a methodical nature – Thomas’ personal values really shone through.
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Dan showed that hard work does pay off! He is a true advocate of the apprentice scheme and delivers talks at local schools and colleges to bring young people into the industry.
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The J10-18XD series is a highly credible evolution in high-capacity electric forklift technology. It delivers ICE-like performance, impressive battery configurability, and strong operational efficiency.
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The MHE industry suffers a high level of technicain injuries whilst working on stacker and pallet trucks, and a common factor is poor access or inadequate support. The Dendro DSS2 lift addresses these issues whilst simultaneously improving productivity.
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A business who truly has the customer at the heart of their organisation. Judges were particularly impressed by the Google Reviews and customer testimonials. This company lives and breathes customers.
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The demands from E-commerce requires a speedy turnout of orders and the HaiPick Climb delivers on many counts.
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Cutting-edge tote storage project for a leading omnichannel retailer. Large scale for a modular, robotic project. Remarkable stuff.
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Since joining Windsor Materials Handling in 2007, Stephen has become one of the most known and respected figures in the industry. His leadership has taken the business forward through significant growth whilst maintaining the advantages of independence and family run business ethos.
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Great bloke. A real forklift man who has always been happy to help others in the sector.
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Drastically reducing manual handling with estimates of a reduction of 90,000 km of operator walking annually, significantly improving safety and efficiency.
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Demonstrating marked improvements across logistics operations, with clear data points showing workforce transformation and sustainability credentials. Shaving 10 seconds off a process can add to significant efficiency gains.
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Great to see what they do for the community, growing the knowledge of logistics. TTA also work with rehabilitating prisoners which is admirable.
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Fantastic entry which empitomises the qualities needed to win this category.
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Really important and sustainable solution to lithium battery provision. The responsible disposal of batteries is a key issue and this entry not only shows a commitment to a circular economy through recycling materials used in lithium cells, but also provides a green alternative through lead acid-based batteries
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PowerFleet’s Unity provides deep integration of intelligence insights across road and warehouse. Their forklift gateway system is a significant contribution to warehouse safety.
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Very strong core values. Bespoke solutions for customers. Impressive charitable work. Forward thinking ideas.
The Archies awards ceremony celebrates the outstanding accomplishments the material handling industry has achieved over the past year, so it is fitting that an innovative intralogistics event like IMHX is the headline sponsor.
IMHX is the UK’s leading logistics event showcasing the latest cutting-edge supply chain solutions. This three-day exhibition provides exhibitors and visitors with an opportunity to discover the latest logistics technology and learn more about the trends and developments impacting the sector.
Whether you are a supplier looking to connect with potential buyers, or a customer seeking top-of-the-range solutions to optimise your supply chain operations, participating in IMHX is a must. The show attracts more than 10,000 attendees and over 300 world-class exhibitors, making it the ideal place to buy and showcase state-of-the-art supply chain solutions.
To discover more about this esteemed event, please visit the official IMHX website.
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Logistics Matters is the official media partner for the Archies Awards 2025. As one of the UK’s leading magazines for the material handling and intralogistics industry, Logistics Matters offers the latest news, expert insight and opinions on the developments shaping this vibrant sector.
At UKMHA, we are passionate about championing causes that make a meaningful difference. That’s why we have partnered with Transaid – an international development charity dedicated to transforming lives through safe, available and sustainable transport. Established in 1998, Transaid works with partners and governments to address transport challenges impacting communities throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
