Big names scoop top places at FLTA Awards
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The Fork Lift Truck Association has announced the winners of its 20th annual Awards for Excellence.
The Awards saw an audience of key industry figures attending the Hilton Birmingham Metropole. Big product category winners on the night included Cooper SH Konecranes' Hybrid Reachstacker (Environment), Combilift's Combi-WR4 (Ergonomics), Linde's R14-R20 Reach Truck (Safety) and Doosan's G2 Compact Diesel Engine (Innovation).
Matthew Connelly of Warrington-based HG Wood Lift Trucks received the Apprentice of the Year Award.
The Supplier of the Year Award – voted for by Members of the FLTA – was secured by B & B Attachments.
Aberdeen-based Gray Forklift Services was winner of the Customer Focus Award for its solution to safety issues arising in pipe-handling applications in the oil and gas sector.
The Association introduced a special one-off Jury Prize voted for on the night by the nearly 400 guests present. In a live text vote, Crown Lift Trucks won for its Quick Pick Remote system, a wireless glove worn by FLT operators that allows them to control a truck's movements from a distance.
Taylors of Harrogate was named "Safe Site". Growing year on year, the business recognised the importance of re-evaluating its working practices. This resulted in the implementation of a new training structure that involves the complete workforce – making significant contributions towards a safe working environment for operators and those who work with and alongside them.
In a reception hosted by Association president Martyn Fletcher, the Birmingham-based fork lift sale and hire company Abex were honoured as a 25-year member of the FLTA.
The picture shows (L to R) Tim Waples of Doosan Industrial Vehicle UK (Safe Site Award Sponsor); Bryan Marshall of Taylors of Harrogate and Jonny Gould.
