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And the winners are...!

The Fork Lift Truck Association's 25th Annual Awards for Excellence was a resounding success, enjoyed by all.

Find out which of our many worthy Finalists triumphed and took home a coveted Archie trophy.

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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

Fork Lift Safety Convention 2019

The award-winning FLTA National Fork Lift Safety Convention is back for 2019

Find a Member near you

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

Fork Truck Watchdog

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

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 liift trucks

Training & Apprenticeships

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

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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New sponsor for National Forklift Safety Month
National supplier joins the annual Safetember safety campaign Windsor Materials Handling has confirmed that it will sponsor the Fork Lift Truck...

24 April, 18

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The Fork Lift Truck Association

And the winners are...!

Any questions?

Lisa's Story

Audits

Fork Lift Safety Convention 2019

Find a Member near you

Fork Truck Watchdog

Fact Sheets

Training & Apprenticeships

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Moving industry forward

A bright future

Automation in industry: a twin track to the future

FLTA appoints new Chief Executive

Chief Executive of the FLTA steps down

FLTA Awards 2019: Let Linde entertain you…

Triathlon to sponsor Fork Lift Truck Awards

CFTS pays tribute to Shaun Prendergast

Mark Durden-Smith to host FLTA Awards 2019

Capacity audience at Safety Con

National Forklift Safety Convention lineup revealed

Dr Tim Marsh joins the forklift safety conversation

Hard-hitting theme for FLTA Safetember 2018

Material handling's "biggest mistake"

Forklift safety is a journey – not a destination

FLTA Awards for Excellence: Get involved

FLTA scoops Best Event of the Year honour at TAF Awards

Forklift Safety Awards scoops its own award nod

Warehouse or warzone?

New sponsor for National Forklift Safety Month