BFFF member Contact Attachments Ltd, based in Newtown, Powys, continues to share expert insight with fellow members – this time focusing on how to choose the right forklift attachments to maintain compliance, uphold safety standards, and optimise performance across the food and drink sector.

In their latest guide, Contact offers practical advice on what to consider when investing in forklift attachments, particularly for use in chilled, high-moisture, or hygiene-sensitive environments.

Mark Jones, Technical Sales Advisor at Contact Attachments, explains:

“Once you’ve made the decision to invest in specialised forklift attachments to help you gain (and maintain) that competitive edge, the next step is choosing the right ones for your unique operation. This means factoring in everything from hygiene legislation and food safety compliance to the operating environment and your desired outcomes.

“Whether you’re working in sub-zero cold stores, washdown zones, or allergen-controlled environments, choosing attachments that are non-corrosive, easy to clean, and fully compliant is vital. For example stainless steel is a fantastic choice for many food applications – it’s non-toxic, corrosion-resistant and easy to pressure wash. And in cold conditions, materials and hydraulics must be rated to withstand freezing temperatures without cracking or failing. Making the right selection for your specific food and drink operation not only helps maintain compliance but also protects your products, reduces manual handling risks, and boosts overall efficiency.

“At Contact, we’re here to help members navigate the demands and pressures of the frozen food industry, and to understand how legislation, environment and desired outcome determine the best forklift attachment choice for your business. Whether you’re upgrading your existing equipment or seeking something new to help streamline operations, our team is on hand to offer friendly, expert advice. We’ll be continuing to share tips and insights tailored to the cold-chain sector over the coming months, and we’d love to hear from fellow BFFF members who’d like to explore the subject further.”

You can read the full guide from Contact here:  How to Choose the Right Forklift Attachment for your Food and Drink Business

Contact Attachments provides both standard and bespoke forklift and material handling solutions to businesses across the UK and internationally. Its stainless steel and corrosion-resistant ranges are particularly popular in the food and drink, hygiene-critical, and cold-chain sectors. For more information, visit: www.forklift-attachments.co.uk or call 01686 611200.

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