News

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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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)…

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…

AGM sees the appointment of new directors

06 / 06 / 2023
The UKMHA’s latest Annual General Meeting has seen the appointment of the association’s new board of directors. The serving members…

Material handling industry set for tough second half but growth predicted from next year onwards 

25 / 04 / 2023
The UKMHA has warned the UK’s material handling industry faces a tough second half of 2023 as inflationary pressures and…

UKMHA Release Guidance on Battery Producer Responsibilities

25 / 08 / 2022
The UK Material Handling Association have recently released their latest Safety Alert which looks at cold staring an LPG truck…

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.

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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AMR Supply Chain Ltd Becomes Exclusive Distributor for Dendro Lift DSS2 Stacker Lift in the UK and Ireland

12 / 09 / 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AMR Supply Chain Ltd Becomes Exclusive Distributor for Dendro Lift DSS2 Stacker Lift in the UK and…

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…

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