FLTA names Awards shortlist

Published: December 02, 2011

The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) has announced the finalists for its 2012 Awards for Excellence. In doing so, it has paid tribute to the high quality of companies, services and products which will compete in the Awards.

A total of 24 nominations from 19 different companies from the UK, Europe and beyond will vie to earn an ‘Archie’ at Awards 2012, which will take place on Saturday 18th February at the Birmingham Hilton Metropole.

FLTA Chairman Martyn Fletcher says: “This year’s finalists – our official Pick of the Year’s best products and services – represent the companies who have created something innovative and original that will make a real difference for the lives of those who work with and alongside fork lift trucks.

“Each has made a significant contribution to raising standards within our industry – which is the very aim of the Awards themselves. That is why it is so important for their efforts to be recognised through a vote... by the very people who stand to benefit from these achievements.”

All users of materials handling equipment are strongly encouraged to vote. This includes anyone who owns or hires fork lift trucks, as well as those who manage, supervise or train fork lift operators – and, of course, the operators themselves. With their first-hand experience, they are perhaps the most discerning judges of all.

Voting for Awards 2012 is now open. The public voting will take place exclusively online, allowing the FLTA to ensure that only valid votes are counted.

Visit the Awards section of the FLTA website at www.fork-truck.org.uk/awards to find information on each of this year’s finalists and instructions on how to cast your vote online. The last day of voting is Wednesday 18th January 2012.

The FLTA Awards for Excellence 2012 finalists are:

Environment

• Ausa – FullGrip 4WD System
• JLG Industries, Inc. – Telehandlers Tread Life
• Jungheinrich UK Ltd – EJE112i Lithium-ion Powered Pallet Truck
• Linde Materials Handling (UK) Ltd – Linde 394 Displacement Pump
• Philadelphia Scientific – Gun-X Battery Watering Gun

Ergonomics

• Atlet – New Tergo Reach Truck
• Cargotec UK Ltd – Kalmar Generation G Counterbalance Trucks
• Doosan Industrial Vehicle UK Ltd – DV180 S-7 Assisted Levers
• JCB Industrial  – JCB Changezee
• Linde Materials Handling (UK) Ltd – VNA K-Range

Safety

• Avonwood Developments Ltd – Zone Safe Proximity Warning System
• Fraser Brown Engineering Ltd – EyeLevel Fork Level Indicator
• Hundai Heavy Industries Europe – Integrated Load Indicators
• JCB Industrial – JCB Changezee
• Linde Materials Handling (UK) Ltd – Linde Blue Spot
• Mentor FLT Training Ltd – Accu-Tilt Fork Level Indicator
• RAVAS Europe BV – MForks
• Toyota Material Handling UK Ltd – BT Reflex Shocks Fitted as Standard

Innovation

• Combilift Ltd – Combi-RT
• Curtis Instruments UK Ltd – engage VII
• Hinowa SpA – Green Mammoth
• Jungheinrich UK Ltd – EJE112i Lithium-ion Powered Pallet Truck
• Linde Material Handling (UK) Ltd – NavMan
• Samuk Lift Trucks Ltd – J Series Progressive Drive