Crown wins two awards at UKMHA’s Archies 2024

Crown is pleased to have received the Apprentice of the Year and Sustainability of the Year awards at the 2024 Archies awards. Organised by the UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA), The Archie’s celebrate excellence in the material handling industry. .

Crown earned the Sustainability of the Year award for the innovative ESR 1200 Series reach truck. The judging panel was particularly impressed with the ESR 1200 Series sustainable features, such as its V-Force® lithium-ion battery, e-GEN® braking system and smart energy management system. Dan Allen, engineering apprentice, also received the Apprentice of the Year award. 

“We are thrilled to have been awarded two prestigious Archies awards” said Sam Ivey, apprentice manager, Crown Lift Trucks- UK. “As apprentice manager, receiving industry recognition for our apprenticeship scheme and commitment to sustainability solidifies our reputation as a company that champions the development of promising young talent.”

Crown was also a finalist in the categories of Ergonomics of the Year and Manufacturer Product Innovation of the Year while Xavier Graham, engineering apprentice, was also selected as a finalist for Apprentice of the Year. 

About Crown Equipment Corporation – EMEA

Crown is one of the world’s largest material handling companies with a reputation for award-winning product design, advanced engineering and technology supported by superior after-sales service. Crown’s business philosophy utilises vertically integrated processes to design, manufacture and distribute forward-thinking innovative solutions that improve customers’ productivity and operating efficiency. Crown develops, produces and sells a broad range of forklifts, as well as automation and fleet management technologies.

The company’s global headquarters is located in New Bremen, Ohio, USA, with regional headquarters in Germany, Australia, China and Singapore. Its employees number 19,600 worldwide. Crown operates a service and distribution network that exceeds 500 retail locations in over 80 countries. To learn more about Crown’s ideas for helping customers advance the productivity of their operations, visit crown.com.