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Awards 2020: Nominate now!

Nominations are now open for the FLTA Awards for Excellence 2020.

These prestigious Awards seek to recognise the very best products, services, initiatives and individuals the materials handling industry has to offer.
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Safety Convention 2019

The award-winning safety event returns on Wednesday 30th October.

Join hundreds of managers, from across the UK, in sharing best practice advice.
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Any questions?

The FLTA receives many requests for information and advice. To make that service even more accessible, the Association has created this library of Fact Sheets which answers many frequently asked questions.
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Lisa's Story

What is it like to be hit by a fork lift truck?

In this powerful video interview, FLTA Safety Ambassador, Lisa Ramos, explains how she lost her leg in a fork lift accident... and the life-changing consequences for her and her family.
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Audits

FLTA Members must abide by a stringent Code of Practice and comply with the FLTA Audit
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Fork Lift Safety Convention 2019

The award-winning FLTA National Fork Lift Safety Convention is back for 2019
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Find a Member near you

Enter your postcode to find fork lift sales, hire and services from approved FLTA Members, across the UK.
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Fork Truck Watchdog

Report that rogue trader! Fork Truck Watchdog will facilitate fast and decisive action against dishonest trader
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Fact Sheets

The FLTA's extensive library of Fact Sheets addresses many of the most important and frequently asked questions about owning and operating fork lift trucks
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Training & Apprenticeships

Find out how the FLTA and BITA are meeting the industry's increasing demand for skilled engineers

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  • FLTA addresses latest queries from public

     As the leading UK authority on forklift matters, the Fork Lift Truck Association is often the go-to place for members of the public with pressing lift truck...
    21 June, 19

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  • Amvar Group takes it to the next level

     When Amvar Group, TCM dealer for the West Midlands, became a Member of the Fork Lift Truck Association in 2015, the company was keen to reflect its status as a...
    29 April, 19

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  • Moving industry forward

     Tim Waples, the newly appointed Chief Executive of the Fork Lift Truck Association, reflects on the challenges facing the industry today. Assuming my new...
    10 April, 19

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  • A bright future

     With new technologies and evolving consumer behaviours driving rapid change, there will be many opportunities for the lift truck market to thrive over the next...
    10 April, 19

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  • Automation in industry: a twin track to the future

     With Industry 4.0 becoming more and more prevalent in the industry, the uptake of new technologies can look very different from business to business. FLTA...
    8 April, 19

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  • FLTA appoints new Chief Executive

     The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) has turned to one of the most experienced and best respected figures in the materials handling industry in appointing...
    16 February, 19

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  • Chief Executive of the FLTA steps down

     The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) has announced that Peter Harvey MBE, is to leave his post following a 6+ year tenure as Chief Executive. “We...
    31 January, 19

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  • FLTA Awards 2019: Let Linde entertain you…

     Winners of the FLTA Awards for Excellence 2019 will be revealed at a black-tie dinner gala, held at the International Centre in Telford on Saturday 30th...
    16 January, 19

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  • Triathlon to sponsor Fork Lift Truck Awards

     Battery specialist lends key support to event’s landmark year Triathlon Battery Solutions has been confirmed as a sponsor of the Fork Lift Truck...
    6 December, 18

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  • CFTS pays tribute to Shaun Prendergast

     CFTS, the body behind the fork lift truck industry’s Thorough Examination standard, has paid tribute to its valued technical manager, Shaun...
    12 November, 18

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  • Mark Durden-Smith to host FLTA Awards 2019

     A familiar face to millions of rugby fans, television presenter Mark Durden-Smith, has been announced as host of the Fork Lift Truck Association Awards for...
    14 November, 18

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  • Capacity audience at Safety Con

     Award winning convention focuses on high impact: low cost solutions A capacity audience of safety managers and industry specialists participated in what was...
    14 November, 18

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  • National Forklift Safety Convention lineup revealed

     Final details confirmed for15th annual National Forklift Safety Convention After much teasing, the Fork Lift Truck Association has revealed a stellar...
    14 November, 18

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  • Dr Tim Marsh joins the forklift safety conversation
    14 November, 18

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  • Hard-hitting theme for FLTA Safetember 2018

     Safety campaign will tell forklift users: “Make sure they get home safe” The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) has revealed this year’s...
    14 November, 18

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  • Material handling's "biggest mistake"

     Industry leaders urge caution when choosing a new lift truck supplier Responding to reports of companies selling lift trucks without any regards for...
    14 November, 18

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  • Forklift safety is a journey – not a destination

     Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) reveals theme of 15th annual National Forklift Safety Convention The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) has announced the...
    14 November, 18

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  • FLTA Awards for Excellence: Get involved

     Fork Lift Truck Association reveals ways companies and individuals can reward excellence (and be rewarded, too!) With preparations underway for the 2019...
    14 November, 18

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  • FLTA scoops Best Event of the Year honour at TAF Awards

     The FLTA Awards for Excellence has taken the hotly-contested Best Event of the Year title at the Trade Association Forum’s Best Practice...
    14 November, 18

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  • Forklift Safety Awards scoops its own award nod

     The FLTA’s Awards for Excellence has been shortlisted for Best Event at the Trade Association Forum’s Best Practice Awards. It’s the...
    14 November, 18

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  • Warehouse or warzone?

     Exercises. Threats. Alerts. When you’re working in a war zone, there’s never a moment you’re unware of the potential danger all around...
    14 November, 18

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