The scope of talent and innovation characterising the UK’s material handling and intralogistics sector is set to get the recognition it deserves at this year’s Archies. Event organiser, the UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA), has been flooded with nominations for this year’s final, which will be one of the highlights of IMHX week in September.
Entrants compete to win a coveted Archie statuette, named after Archimedes – the father of engineering – a true badge of honour for recipients.
Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony, which takes place at the Vox Conference Centre, within the NEC on the evening of Wednesday 10 September – and it promises to be a night to remember. Compère for the evening will be the towering figure of Harry Potter body double, broadcaster, stuntman and former England and British Lions rugby union player, Martin Bayfield.
View the list of shortlisted finalists here
Rob Fisher, UKMHA CEO, said: “We’ve been staggered by the volume and quality of entries for this year’s awards and I must applaud everyone for the standard of their submissions.”
Close on 100 entries have been shortlisted for this year’s scheme – well above last year’s total, with nominations spread across all 15 categories.
The finalists are drawn from the entire material handling and intralogistics spectrum, from new apprentices to those who have spent a lifetime in the industry.
One important theme set for recognition is the use of pioneering new technology and how this is reshaping the way the sector operates. This covers everything from automation and AI to software and sustainability. The human factor is also being recognised in the form of training provision across the sector and the dedication to customer service, safety and efficiency.
“The breadth of the nominations illustrates what a strong sector we currently have,” added Mr Fisher.
“The industry rightly deserves to celebrate the talent evident in today’s material handling and intralogistics sector and UKMHA will be doing all it can to ensure The Archies does just that.”
For full information on how to book a place at the gala ceremony, and to view the remaining sponsorship opportunities, visit: www.ukmha.org.uk/events/the-archies-awards/
