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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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The four pillars of basic fork lift safety are the first steps to reduce accident risk and protect workers

14 / 02 / 2024
By Cameron Burnett, Director, UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) The UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) is the voice of the…

UKMHA Chief Executive announces plan to retire

23 / 06 / 2023
Tim Waples, Chief Executive of the UKMHA, has announced he is to retire from his role as the association’s figurehead.…

HSE issues safety notice on LPG forklift truck fire risk 

22 / 06 / 2023
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a safety bulletin in response to issues on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)…

UKMHA announces the theme for this year’s National Safety Convention 

19 / 06 / 2023
UKMHA National Safety Convention Wednesday 11th October 2023 CBS Arena, Judds Lane, Coventry CV6 6GE The must-attend safety event in…

National Forklift Safety Day attracts widespread support

14 / 06 / 2023
This year’s National Forklift Safety Day attracted widespread support from both the UK material handling and safety communities. Backed by…

UKMHA helping to combat theft with Stolen Truck Database 

07 / 06 / 2023
Membership of the UKMHA offers many benefits, one of them being the ability to notify the membership about a stolen…

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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