Oct 15th, 2025
5 mins
Every year, UK beverage distributors handle millions of pallets packed with bottles, cans, and cartons – yet even a small mishap can lead to costly breakages, crushed cartons, or disrupted operations. More often than not, the challenge isn’t to do with operator skill – it’s the use of equipment that isn’t designed for the job.
Pallets of beverages are fragile and demanding. Standard forklifts or general-purpose attachments often struggle to keep loads stable, leaving operators juggling speed and safety. The solution? Purpose-built attachments designed specifically for the beverage sector.
Powys-based Contact Attachments Ltd has been doing just that for over 50 years. With decades of experience in materials handling, the company specialises in forklift attachments that make beverage logistics safer, faster, and more reliable.
Mark Jones, Technical Sales Advisor at Contact Attachments, explains: “Handling beverages isn’t just about moving pallets from A to B. Glass bottles are fragile, cartons can tip, and even cans can get crushed if loads aren’t stable. Our attachments are designed to protect both the product and the people moving it.”
Fork Extensions – Extra Reach, Safe Handling
Fork extensions increase the reach of forklifts, making it easier to handle oversized or high-stacked beverage pallets. By allowing operators to access and manoeuvre long or bulky loads safely, they reduce the risk of tipping or damage while maximising storage space.
Load Stabilisers – Secure Every Pallet
Load stabilisers keep pallets of bottles, cans, and cartons steady during transport. Whether moving goods across busy warehouse aisles or uneven floors, these attachments prevent shifting, spillage, and breakages – giving operators confidence to handle fragile products efficiently.
Safety Platforms – Protecting People and Products
When working at height or loading from racking systems, safety platforms provide a secure space for personnel. This ensures that operators can position and manage beverage pallets without compromising their safety – or the integrity of the products.
Tipping Skips – Efficient Waste Management
For spillages, damaged cartons, or packaging waste, tipping skips provide a controlled solution. Operators can handle waste safely and quickly, keeping the warehouse tidy and maintaining smooth operations throughout the distribution process.
People, Product, Performance
The right attachment doesn’t just protect products – it protects people, too. By improving load stability and reducing manual handling, Contact Attachments helps minimise workplace injuries while keeping operations running smoothly.
For more than half a century, Contact Attachments Ltd has supported UK manufacturers and distributors with both standard and bespoke solutions, helping businesses move products safely, efficiently, and with minimal waste. Find out more at www.forklift-attachments.co.uk or call 01686 611200.
