With a 30‑year heritage, The Archies Awards stands as the premier celebration of excellence in material handling and intralogistics industries. Inspired by Archimedes, the father of engineering, it recognises the outstanding people, teams and innovations shaping the future of the sector.
The Archies Awards 2025 took place on 10 September at the Vox Conference Centre, NEC Birmingham, welcoming over 500 guests for a standout evening hosted by the memorable Martin Bayfield.
Scroll down to discover the 2025 finalists and highlights from the night.
The next Archies Awards will take place on Wednesday 15 September 2027, so please stay tuned to this page to stay informed on what the 2027 Archies has in store!
What to expect at
The Archies Awards 2027
The Archies Awards promises excitement, celebration and a few surprises along the way. Here’s just a glimpse of what you can look forward to…
An awards ceremony honouring our sector’s most remarkable accomplishments
A well-known compere to host and entertain
Excellent networking opportunities with like-minded peers and industry leaders
Delicious food and beverages
Explore the Archies 2025 Winners!
The 2025 Archies Awards categories highlighted cutting-edge design, innovation and safety enhancements, as well as the ground-breaking trailblazers who are shaping our dynamic sector. The Archies gives the industry the perfect chance to showcase its achievements, recognising the very best in the field.
Apprentice of the Year (Year 2)
Thomas Wright
Judges Comments
Displayed real engineering acumen and a methodical nature – Thomas’ personal values really shone through.
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Apprentice of the Year (Year 3)
Dan Allen
Judges Comments
Dan showed that hard work does pay off! He is a true advocate of the apprentice scheme and delivers talks at local schools and colleges to bring young people into the industry.
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Best New Product
Hyster J10-18XD
Judges Comments
The J10-18XD series is a highly credible evolution in high-capacity electric forklift technology. It delivers ICE-like performance, impressive battery configurability, and strong operational efficiency.
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Best Safety Initiative
Dendro DSS2
Judges Comments
The MHE industry suffers a high level of technicain injuries whilst working on stacker and pallet trucks, and a common factor is poor access or inadequate support. The Dendro DSS2 lift addresses these issues whilst simultaneously improving productivity.
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Customer Service Excellence Award
4KS Forklift Training
Judges Comments
A business who truly has the customer at the heart of their organisation. Judges were particularly impressed by the Google Reviews and customer testimonials. This company lives and breathes customers.
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Excellence in Automation
HaiPick Climb
Judges Comments
The demands from E-commerce requires a speedy turnout of orders and the HaiPick Climb delivers on many counts.
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Intralogistics Project of the Year
Logistex
and John Lewis
Judges Comments
Cutting-edge tote storage project for a leading omnichannel retailer. Large scale for a modular, robotic project. Remarkable stuff.
Industry Leader Award
Stephen Burton
Judges Comments
Since joining Windsor Materials Handling in 2007, Stephen has become one of the most known and respected figures in the industry. His leadership has taken the business forward through significant growth whilst maintaining the advantages of independence and family run business ethos.
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Lifetime Achievement Award
Graham Hughes
Judges Comments
Great bloke. A real forklift man who has always been happy to help others in the sector.
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Logistics Innovation Award
ADM Automation i-cart
Judges Comments
Drastically reducing manual handling with estimates of a reduction of 90,000 km of operator walking annually, significantly improving safety and efficiency.
Operational Efficiency Award
Hubtex with REHAU
Judges Comments
Demonstrating marked improvements across logistics operations, with clear data points showing workforce transformation and sustainability credentials. Shaving 10 seconds off a process can add to significant efficiency gains.
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Training Provider of the Year Award
Transport Training Academy
Judges Comments
Great to see what they do for the community, growing the knowledge of logistics. TTA also work with rehabilitating prisoners which is admirable.
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Rising Star Award
Ashleigh Page GXO Logistics
Judges Comments
Fantastic entry which empitomises the qualities needed to win this category.
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Sustainability Excellence Award
Midac
Judges Comments
Really important and sustainable solution to lithium battery provision. The responsible disposal of batteries is a key issue and this entry not only shows a commitment to a circular economy through recycling materials used in lithium cells, but also provides a green alternative through lead acid-based batteries
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Technology Innovator Award
Powerfleet
Judges Comments
PowerFleet’s Unity provides deep integration of intelligence insights across road and warehouse. Their forklift gateway system is a significant contribution to warehouse safety.
UKMHA Dealer Member of the Year
Westexe
Judges Comments
Very strong core values. Bespoke solutions for customers. Impressive charitable work. Forward thinking ideas.
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.
10,000+
Attendies
300+
World-class exhibitors
Introducing our Archies 2025 media partner: Logistics Matters
Logistics Matters is the official media partner for the Archies Awards 2025. As one of the UK’s leading magazines for the material handling and intralogistics industry, Logistics Matters offers the latest news, expert insight and opinions on the developments shaping this vibrant sector.
At UKMHA, we are passionate about championing causes that make a meaningful difference. That’s why we have partnered with Transaid– an international development charity dedicated to transforming lives through safe, available and sustainable transport.Established in 1998, Transaidworks with partners and governments to address transport challenges impacting communities throughout sub-Saharan Africa.