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■ FLTA 2008
The perfect platform
Following the success of February’s spectacular, 007-themed FLTA Awards, sponsors are
already lining up to support the 2008 Awards programme.
The Fork Lift Truck Association’s annual particularly special. When you’re
Awards for Excellence play a key role in up on the stage, at the centre of
showcasing the industry’s ever-rising hundreds of people having a great
standards, at a presentation dinner-dance time, you really get the best of that
which The Daily Telegraph called “The wonderful atmosphere. That’s
biggest night in the materials handling when you know beyond doubt what
calendar”. a truly unique event this is, so it’s
It is just a few months since the ‘007 no surprise to me that so many of
Awards at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole the people who experienced that
was interrupted by high-kicking ninjas and first-hand this year have been so
pyrotechnic explosions, and no less than 11 of quick to support the Awards in
the sponsors have rushed to confirm their 2008.”
continued support for 2008. Other names from 2007 to have
Albury Asset Rentals, CMP Batteries, confirmed for next year include
Doosan Infracore UK, GE Capital Solutions – Event Supporters Curtis Instruments, Integrity “This will be our 14th consecutive Awards.
Equipment Financing, Mitsubishi Forklift Handling, Oval Insurance Broking and Watts Every year, we work hard to introduce fresh
Trucks UK and Samuk Lift Trucks all made Industrial Tyre Services. new ideas; this year, the casino and Shirley
presentations on the night as main Awards In particular, the FLTA will be delighted Bassey cabaret were particular highlights, and
sponsors, and are keen to repeat the that so many of this year’s first-time sponsors exciting new plans are already afoot for 2008
experience; something which FLTA – GE, Samuk and Oval – have been among – both on the night itself, and in the voting.
Chairman Paul Nichol says is both highly the first to return; a genuine indication that Watch this space!”
commendable, and entirely understandable. sponsors clearly find the experience very For further information, including
“The Awards is always a tremendous worthwhile. sponsorship opportunities, contact David
night,” says Paul, “and this year was David Ellison, Chief Executive of the Ellison, Chief Executive, Fork Lift Truck
FLTA, comments: “Our annual Awards for Association, Manor Farm Buildings, Lasham,
ShD on board Excellence remain the single most definitive Alton, GU34 5SL; tel 01256 381441; fax
once again!
and prestigious seal of approval this industry 01256 381735; truck.org.uk">mail@fork-truck.org.uk or
has to offer. Everybody knows what an visit www.fork-truck.org.uk
‘Archie’ stands for – they highlight and
As you would expect from the Number One
reward the very best that materials handling
publication in our sector, ShD has again been Now’s your chance!
has to offer, and are a clear symbol of
confirmed as the official Media Partner for the
industry’s most prestigious awards.
constant improvement – so it is no wonder
At the time of going to press, the last few
that leading companies are eager to associate
openings remain available for sponsors and
Editor Peter MacLeod said: “Once again, we
their brands with those important values.
supporters at the 2008 Awards.
are really delighted to be able to bring our
“These Awards play a key role in driving us
readers the inside track as the race for these all to reach new heights, but without If your company would benefit from a high-
highly sought-after Awards unfolds over the
sponsorship they simply couldn’t happen.
profile link with our industry’s most prestigious
coming months. We’re particularly pleased to
Each of the sponsors and supporters therefore
benchmarks for excellence, you may need to be
be able to give ShD readers their chance to
deserves a genuine vote of thanks for
quick. Call FLTA Chief Executive David Ellison
vote, and to have a real influence on who
demonstrating their commitment to the
immediately, on 01256 381441, for an up-to-
wins.” date list of the remaining opportunities.
industry as a whole.
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