UKMHA

UKMHA The trade association that represents all forklift truck manufacturers, suppliers, dealers and end users in the UK’s material handling industry.

12/06/2026

The beginning of the future for UKMHA.

Looking back on the opening of the new Kibworth facility, it’s clear this marks a defining moment for the Association.

Bringing training, education, innovation, and industry collaboration under one roof, the new facility represents a major step forward in how UKMHA supports its members and the wider sector.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us to make the day such a success 👏

09/06/2026

"Together we can make every day National Forklift Safety Day."

UKMHA Technical Director David Goss shares key safety challenges facing the materials handling industry — and how insight is being turned into practical action to make sites safer for everyone.

Introducing the publication of our important new fact sheet as part of our commitment to making sites safer, FS30.Fact...
09/06/2026

Introducing the publication of our important new fact sheet as part of our commitment to making sites safer, FS30.

Fact Sheet 30 explains the workplace’s obligations to ensure that visiting forklift technicians are properly authorized to operate MHE on the site they are attending.

Read it now: https://ow.ly/nY4450Z8FAs

09/06/2026

We're delighted to launch Toolbox Talks as part of in partnership with Elite Force Safety.

Toolbox Talks is a series of videos that have been created to support safer working practices for MHE technicians and the businesses they visit.

09/06/2026

As part of our commitment to making sites safer, we've launched a new Site Induction Checklist guidance.

Keep Visiting Technicians Safe by signing up to our Safe Working Area Charter today.

On average, forklift truck technician injuries lead to more than 1,000 lost working days per year at a rate of one serio...
09/06/2026

On average, forklift truck technician injuries lead to more than 1,000 lost working days per year at a rate of one serious injury per year for every 80 people employed in the sector.

Read our report into FLT technician Lost Time Injuries, published today in support of .

The report breaks down accident data and reveals what injuries occur, why and when these incidents occur, and what we can do to improve the situation.

Together, we can turn insight into action and make our industry safer.

Read more: https://ow.ly/NGqz50Z8Fuc

For National Forklift Safety Day 2026, we’re aiming to make sites safer. To do this, we’re introducing:- Th...
09/06/2026

For National Forklift Safety Day 2026, we’re aiming to make sites safer.

To do this, we’re introducing:
- Three new training courses
- Safe working area charter
- Site induction check sheet
- Toolbox Talks
- Lost time injury report
- Technician site arrival video

Get involved to reduce the unavoidable time lost within the material handling industry.

Today is National Forklift Safety Day!UKMHA are committed to making sites safer with a wide range of materials being lau...
09/06/2026

Today is National Forklift Safety Day!

UKMHA are committed to making sites safer with a wide range of materials being launched to reduce lost time in the sector due to injuries.

Keep your eyes peeled as it’s going to be a busy day 👀

✅ Day one at Kibworth: over and out.A fantastic opening day at UKMHA’s new Kibworth facility, as we officially opened ou...
08/06/2026

✅ Day one at Kibworth: over and out.
A fantastic opening day at UKMHA’s new Kibworth facility, as we officially opened our doors, welcomed visitors, and shared our vision for a safer, more informed materials handling industry.

From insightful conversations to a first look around the new space, today marked an important milestone and the start of an exciting new chapter for UKMHA.

Thank you to everyone who joined us - we look forward to continuing the conversation.

08/06/2026

Market insight is essential for navigating today’s challenging economic landscape.

Launching the latest UK Forklift Market Outlook Report at today’s UKMHA open day, Jeremy Leonard of Oxford Economics provided valuable analysis on the economic crosscurrents shaping the UK market and what they mean for our sector.

The full report is now available exclusively to UKMHA members and can be downloaded via the UKMHA website.

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Kibworth
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