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Scam apprenticeships “sad” but forklift training is bett (1st April 2012)
The British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) and the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA), have reiterated their commitment to developing quality apprenticeships, following the recent BBC Panorama programme, The Great Apprentice Scandal. The programme, aired on 2 April 2012, uncovered shocking evidence of private training providers in some sectors allegedly offering apprenticeships involving little or no work experience and inadequate training.
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UK forklift sales continue to recover (24th February 2012)
Overall sales orders increased by 20% in 2011 compared to 2010. Powered pallet trucks were the strongest category with a 50% increase year-on-year.
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Survey highlights importance of apprenticeships (8th February 2012)
Engineering apprenticeships support career success according to new forklift industry survey carried out by BITA.
Apprenticeships initiative (1st December 2011)
The British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) and City of Bristol College have announced a new strategic partnership, with the aim of ensuring the continued availability of qualified engineers for the forklift truck i
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Doors open at BITA Academy (2nd November 2011)
The British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) and City of Bristol College have cemented their new strategic partnership with the official opening of the BITA Academy by Jack Lopresti MP.
BITA and college to set up 'forklift academy' (11th October 2011)
BITA has teamed up with City of Bristol College to deliver a forklift industry apprenticeships initiative, with the BITA Academy also due to be established.
UK: 24,000 forklifts sold in year to June '11 (28th July 2011)
Strong demand from retailers and 3PLs bolster warehouse truck sales.
BITA to recruit apprentice manager to tackle skills gap (9th May 2011)
At its recent AGM, the British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) announced a plan to recruit an Industry Apprentice Manager.
Forklift sales up in 2010 as economy rebounded (1st February 2011)
BITA says forklift sales rose by 24% in 2010, marking the first annual rise for three years.
Toyota wins safety vote at IMHX (22nd November 2010)
Toyota Material Handling UK was voted IMHX Design 4 Safety Popular Winner by show visitors.
BITA predicts small upturn in fork lift market in 2010 (13th May 2010)
BITA has predicted a modest recovery for the lift truck market in 2010 with prospects for stronger growth in the medium term.
BITA commissioned economist sees uncertainty ahead (13th May 2010)
Independent analysts Oxford Economics have predicted modest growth for the UK economy and the logistics industry as the most likely scenario in the coming years
Modest fork lift market upturn expected this year (1st May 2010)
BITA has predicted a modest recovery for the lift truck market in 2010 with prospects for stronger growth in the medium term tempered by an uncertain economic situation and considerable risk factors.
Materials handling positive as manufacturing spikes (1st January 2010)
Industry has welcomed a steep rise in the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) relating to UK manufacturing.
BITA confirms forklift slump (6th April 2009)
The latest figures contributed by BITA members show that UK orders for forklift trucks decreased by 14.5% during 2008 with no sign of a swift recovery. The figures are the lowest since 2001.
BITA hoists engineer safety (13th December 2006)
Market overview (1st April 2006)
The market for forklift trucks in 2005 was notable for a number of reasons - the market for diesel counterbalance trucks fell, while orders for electric warehouse trucks were at an all time high. BITA gives an overview
Third record year in rowfor UK truck market (1st June 2005)
BITA market statistics show that the UK forklift truck industry has seen a third successive record year for new truck orders. Almost 32,000 unit orders for powered trucks were placed on BITA members in 2004 – an 8% increase on 2003.
BITA safety update (1st February 2005)
BITA has updated its operator safety code for rough terrain lift trucks.
Time to keep the faith (1st August 2008)
BITA's Economic Forecast says predictions of economic meltdown are well wide of the mark, James Clark explains
Why safety must remain first (1st April 2008)
Health and safety in the industrial truck arena continues to be the key message from the British Industrial Truck Association (BITA), the UK's dynamic trade association representing forklift truck manufacturers, supplier
Simple steps to a safer industry (1st August 2007)
2006 saw over 400 serious injuries or deaths relating to forklifts. BITA aims to reduce the toll
Better safe than sorry (1st April 2007)
BITA outlines its activities shaping the Thorough Examination, latest Guidance Notes and the new passport scheme for service engineers, PAS 90 Forklift trucks are involved in over 8,000 accidents each year according to the
