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The UKMHA strives to help its members engage with the material handling sector’s trade media to better promote their work and achievements, as well as to highlight advances in product development and customer service.

One of the association’s stated goals is to create awareness of a Commonwealth of Members to illustrate the multiple facets that comprise today’s material handling sector.

In order to achieve this, the UKMHA website exists not just as an outlet to promote the work of the association, but that of its members also. Here, on the Members News page we offer a platform for the membership to promote itself and to tell others about the good work being carried out.

Please send us your latest news announcements and press releases and we will feature them here, gradually building up a news archive that demonstrates the work our members are doing to improve the UK material handling sector.

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Forklift Market Positions for Recovery as Confidence Expected to Build from 2026

19 / 11 / 2025
After a year defined by delayed investment decisions, rising costs and fragile confidence, the UK forklift truck market is moving…

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,…

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…

Member News

This page is dedicated to the activities of the UKMHA membership. It is your forum to tell other members and the wider material handling industry what your business is doing.

Tell us about your investment plans, new recruits, order wins, safety audits, collaborations with other members, awards, in fact pretty much anything you are currently involved in.

Are you attending any major events, such as exhibitions? If so, tell us about it and we’ll gladly publicise it.

All you have to do is submit your news via the members area and we’ll do the rest.

Please note, UKMHA reserves the right to edit news so it conforms to the requirements of the association. Should the news item be deemed inappropriate for inclusion then the member will be notified.

A-SAFE Launches Revolutionary New Barrier Range, Redefining Workplace Safety Standards

14 / 01 / 2026
A-SAFE, the global leader in polymer safety solutions, has launched its revolutionary new A-SAFE Barrier Range. Building on over 40…

Westcoast strengthens partnership with Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks

14 / 01 / 2026
Westcoast, one of Europe’s leading technology distributors, has extended its partnership with Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, securing a new fleet for…

Combilift’s 100,000th Forklift Raises €100,000 for Global Children’s Charity

22 / 12 / 2025
Monaghan, Ireland – 22nd December 2025 Global materials handling leader Combilift has celebrated a major manufacturing milestone by transforming its 100,000th…

Furniture Village Unveils new National Distribution Centre

16 / 12 / 2025
Founded in 1989, Furniture Village is the UK’s largest privately owned furniture retailer, renowned for its unwavering commitment to quality,…

Combilift Unveils the 2025 Christmas video “Twelve Days of Christmas”  – with a Twist!

01 / 12 / 2025
Combilift is thrilled to announce the release of our 2025 Christmas video, “Twelve Days of Christmas”, a joyful celebration of our dedicated…

RAK Ceramics strengthens decade-long partnership with Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks

27 / 11 / 2025
RAK Ceramics is a lifestyle brand offering premium ceramic and porcelain tile solutions across the United Kingdom. Operating from two…

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