The prestigious
Archies awards:
Honouring excellence
in material handling
We’d like to thank everyone who joined us for the Archies awards 2024! It certainly was a night to remember, with highlights including the presenting talents of Sally Phillips and live music courtesy of The Kings.
The showpiece of the evening was the unforgettable awards ceremony that celebrated the very best people, products and solutions our sector has to offer. It was wonderful to see individuals and teams receive well-earned praise for their dedication, innovations and achievements.
We hope to see you all again next year at Archies 2025!
Discover the winners and highly commended finalists
There was a wealth of talent on display across all of the award categories at this year’s Archies. Such strong competition reflects the sheer number of highly skilled professionals and companies within the world of material handling – something we at the UKMHA find very encouraging!
Save the date for Archies 2025!Archies 2025 will take place on the 10th of September, so be sure to keep this date free. Further details will follow shortly!
Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions about Archies 2025.
Contact us: [email protected]
Here is a full list of the winners and highly commended finalists:
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Services to the Association
- Winner: Tim Waples - former CEO, UKMHA
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Apprentice of the Year
- Winner: Dan Allen - Crown Lift Trucks
- Highly commended finalist: Tom Broadhead - Linde Material Handling
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Unsung Hero of the Year
- Winner: Mark Hoskins - HFT Forklifts
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Ergonomics of the Year
- Winner: Combilift
- Highly commended finalist: Hubtex UK Ltd
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Automation Product Innovation of the Year
- Winner: Mitsubishi Logisnext Europe - Rocla Automated Compact Truck (ACT) AGV
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Manufacturer Product of the Year
- Winner: Combilift
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Services to the Industry
- Winner: Paul Mulcahy - Toyota Material Handling
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Safety Product of the Year
- Winner: Baumann Sideloaders
- Highly commended finalist: Essensium
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Safe Site Award
- Winner: Babcock International Group Plc ‘Devonport Royal Dockyard’
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Sustainability Award of the Year
- Winner: Crown Lift Trucks
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Supplier of the Year
- Winner: WB Powersource
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Training Provider of the Year
- Winner: 4KS Forklift Training Ltd
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Dealer Member of the Year
- Winner: Rushlift Ltd
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Lifetime Achievement Award
- Winner: Mike Barton – Managing Director, B&B Attachments
- Highly commended finalist: Gary Selkirk – Managing Director, Selkirk Mechanical Handling
The Archies
The Awards for Excellence event has been the highlight of the material handling industry’s calendar for over 30 years. A few years ago, it was renamed as the Archies to be more representative of how the industry has evolved, the event now represents the entire spectrum of material handling. This annual event is when we all come together on one night to celebrate the dynamism within our industry and recognise the innovative products and special people that make it what it is today.
Every year, entrants seek to win the ultimate accolade: a hand-cast Archie statuette, which we modelled on Archimedes– the father of engineering. The award has become a symbol of distinction within the material handling sector, so to honour this most coveted prize, the event is known as The Archies.
Register to attend
Join us at this year’s prestigious UKMHA Archies industry awards dinner on Saturday 14th September. This fabulous evening is where the material industry gathers together to honour excellence in material handling industry.
- Members
£245.00 pp or £1945.00 for a table of ten. - Non Members
£295.00 pp or £2495.00 for a table of ten.
Sustainability Award of the Year
Ergonomics Award of the Year
Safety Product of the Year
Manufacturer Product Innovation of the Year
Sponsored by Compact Manufacturing
Automation Product Innovation of the Year
Sponsored by Philadelphia Scientific
As the creator and manufacturer of many market-leading products, we continuously develop new innovations to serve the industry. This excellence in engineering, combined with our passion for quality, has made Philadelphia Scientific one of the most trusted brands in its marketplace today.
Supplier of the Year
This award is presented to a company that is a Supplier Member and supplies products or services to members of the Association and does so in an exemplary manner.
Safe Site Award
Sponsored by Toyota Material Handling
Apprentice of the Year Award
Services to the Industry Award
This award is presented to an individual who has devoted their career to the material handling industry, demonstrating exceptional service and dedication. This is open to anyone to make a nomination.
Lifetime Achievement Award
UKMHA Dealer Member of the Year Award
Training Provider of the Year Award
This award is open to training providers who provide accredited (ABAwt, UKMHA, CFTS) training to the material handling industry.Rules of entry
For the full rules of entry click here.
Enquiries
For any enquiries, please email: [email protected].
Our Sponsors
Introducing our headline sponsor: IMHX
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.
