Welcome
Welcome to The UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) – the trade association that represents all forklift truck manufacturers, suppliers, dealers and end users in the UK’s material handling industry. Our aim is to help our members operate safely and efficiently by advising on best practices and providing essential services to support their activities. We are also committed to attracting the best talent and upholding standards of excellence across the sector.

Latest News
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…
National Forklift Safety Day launches trailblazing new initiative to eliminate forklift accidents in the workplace
10 / 06 / 2025
Seizing the initiative in the fight to improve safety in workplaces where material handling equipment operates forms the crux of…
Archies 2025 finalists announced as industry prepares for glittering awards ceremony
04 / 07 / 2025
The scope of talent and innovation characterising the UK’s material handling and intralogistics sector is set to get the recognition…
Missed National Forklift Safety Day 2025? There’s still time to get involved
27 / 06 / 2025
National Forklift Safety Day once again proved to be a major success for 2025 with support from across the UK…
UKMHA flooded with entries for Archies 2025 as industry prepares for glittering awards ceremony
27 / 06 / 2025
The array of talent and innovation characterising the UK’s material handling and intralogistics sector is set to be celebrated at…
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…
National Forklift Safety Day launches trailblazing new initiative to eliminate forklift accidents in the workplace
10 / 06 / 2025
Seizing the initiative in the fight to improve safety in workplaces where material handling equipment operates forms the crux of…
Archies 2025 finalists announced as industry prepares for glittering awards ceremony
04 / 07 / 2025
The scope of talent and innovation characterising the UK’s material handling and intralogistics sector is set to get the recognition…
Missed National Forklift Safety Day 2025? There’s still time to get involved
27 / 06 / 2025
National Forklift Safety Day once again proved to be a major success for 2025 with support from across the UK…
UKMHA flooded with entries for Archies 2025 as industry prepares for glittering awards ceremony
27 / 06 / 2025
The array of talent and innovation characterising the UK’s material handling and intralogistics sector is set to be celebrated at…
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