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DECADES OF EXPERTISE, DESIGNED FOR TODAY’S COLD CHAIN

For more than half a century, BFFF member Contact Attachments has been at the forefront of material‑handling engineering.  In an industry where reliability, safety and efficiency underpin every operation, frozen‑food businesses need partners who don’t just understand the challenges of the cold chain but who have helped shape the solutions that keep it moving.

As the pioneers behind the UK’s first mechanical forklift attachment range, the Contact Attachments team has seen the sector evolve greatly over the past 50 years.  And while the pressures facing today’s frozen‑food operators are more complex than ever – including stringent sustainability targets, labour shortages, and rising costs, one thing remains the same – the need for dependable, safe, and efficient equipment.

Built on Heritage

Cold‑store environments are unforgiving.  Sub‑zero temperatures, high-volume workflows, and strict compliance standards leave no room for equipment failure.  Working with a manufacturer that has spent decades refining, testing and evolving its designs gives operators confidence that every attachment is not only built to perform, but built to last.

Contact Attachments’ early mechanical attachment range set the benchmark for safety and durability.   These foundations still underpin the team’s engineering today, but they’ve been strengthened by years of real‑world insight, customer feedback and continuous product development.

Innovation That Moves the Industry Forward

The frozen food sector is evolving rapidly.  Higher volumes, tighter delivery windows and the rise of automation mean operators require equipment that is smarter, more adaptable and more efficient. In response, Contact Attachments continues to invest in new materials, improved ergonomics and bespoke engineering solutions tailored to the unique demands of cold store handling.

From attachments that minimise manual handling to designs that reduce forklift run time and improve energy efficiency, the company’s focus remains on helping customers operate more safely, efficiently and sustainably.

A True Partner

By choosing a supplier with both heritage and innovation, frozen food operators benefit from partners who can offer:

  • Proven reliability | equipment that performs consistently in extreme conditions
  • Engineering stability | designs backed by decades of testing and refinement
  • Future-ready thinking | solutions that evolve alongside industry challenges
  • Responsive support | expertise built on long-standing sector knowledge

Contact Attachments proudly supports cold chain businesses across the UK and beyond with equipment that combines the strength of its history with the momentum of continuous innovation.

If you’d like to discuss your manual handling requirements for your operations, please contact the team on 01686 611200 or via their website at www.forklift-attachments.co.uk

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