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BITA, the British Industrial Truck Association, is the UK’s leading trade association for forklift truck manufacturers and suppliers, companies supplying associated components and services, and the materials handling media. BITA plays a pivotal role in the industry, partnering with key international organisations to help set and maintain the highest technical standards, while also working continually to improve forklift operational safety. BITA membership includes numerous exclusive benefits, including access to UK forklift sales statistics, free technical guidance notes and significant discounts on many of the highly regarded BITA publications, which are now available to purchase online. BITA also provides a popular series of social activities for members and their guests, and maintains an active press presence.

Book Now For IMHX 2016

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The International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX) is the UK’s leading trade show for the logistics, materials handling and storage industries, and is jointly owned by BITA. Space is already selling fast for the 2016 event -- have you booked yours? Read on to find out how!

Thorough Examination

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If you operate a fork lift truck, you’re legally obliged to ensure it holds a valid Report of Thorough Examination. Failure to comply could mean prosecution, invalidated insurance or, worst of all, a serious accident. Watch our video to find out more.

BITA 2013 Golf Day

The date has been set for the 2013 BITA Golf Day: Wednesday 18th September 2013 at Moor Hall Golf Club.

Experts in lift-truck safety

BITA is renowned for its pocket-sized Operators Safety Code booklets, which represent a distillation of over 50 years’ wisdom in the safe and efficient operation of industrial trucks. Currently there are four titles available, covering the full range of industrial truck applications, and these are now available to buy online. BITA members receive a 20% discount!

2012 BITA AGM & Ball

The 2012 BITA AGM and Ball took place on Friday 11 May 2012, once again at the conveniently located Holiday Inn, Stratford-upon-Avon. Please click here to read more about it.

The AGM provides a unique chance for BITA members to learn more about the Association’s services and activities, such as the exclusive Economic Forecast, Apprentices and progress towards 2013’s IMHX show.

This year the Ball supported The Institute of Cancer Research’s Everyman appeal. The date for the 2013 Ball and AGM has been announced – 10th May 2013 - Tickets are now on sale to members, direct from the BITA office.

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New telehandlers safety guide

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Download your own copy of ‘Safe Use of Telehandlers in Construction’ (1.9 MB PDF file).

This new best practice document, intended to help operators reduce their risks of accident and injury, has been published by The Strategic Forum Plant Safety Group. It was written by a Working Group encompassing over 40 industry experts, representing over 30 companies and organisations including BITA members JCB, JLG and Merlo.

Why Join?

There are numerous benefits to BITA membership, including:

- Technical & Legal Representation
- Safety & Best Practice advice
- Discounts on BITA publications
- Preferential exhibitor rates at IMHX
- UK’s only market sales statistics

See the complete range of BITA Membership Benefits and apply online today!