The Fork Lift Truck Association has opened up the nominations for its awards for excellence 2015. The FLTA has awards available in seven different categories.
Winners will be presented with the Archie statuette – the materials handling industry’s highest accolade – at a ceremony to be held at the International Centre in Telford on Saturday 28th February 2015.
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