Did You Know? Contact Attachments – Pioneers of the UK’s First Range of Mechanical Forklift Attachments

Did you know that Contact Attachments were the first innovators to produce a range of mechanical forklift attachments in the UK?

Since 1974, we’ve been designing and manufacturing solutions that set the benchmark for safer, smarter material handling – and we’ve been refining them ever since.

Being first doesn’t mean outdated. It means 50 years of experience, continuous improvement, and innovation built on a foundation of hands-on expertise. From the earliest days, our focus has been on creating attachments that make material handling more efficient, safer, and smarter – and that commitment hasn’t wavered.

At the heart of our ongoing innovation is our hugely experienced in-house design team, who bring decades of combined expertise to every project.

Using the latest CAD software and advanced design technology, they ensure every product meets the highest standards of performance, precision, and safety.

This leading-edge approach also allows us to create fully bespoke solutions, tailored to meet our customers’ exact requirements — whether adapting an existing attachment or developing something completely new.

Over the years, we’ve developed a comprehensive range of attachments to meet virtually every industrial need. These include fork extensions for handling oversized loads, drum handling equipment for safe lifting and transport of barrels, rotators that provide precision and control, clamps for pallets or cartons, and specialist bespoke solutions for the most unique of challenges. Every product is designed with safety, durability, and ease of use in mind.

Half a century of innovation means our attachments aren’t just tools – they’re trusted solutions that reflect decades of engineering, customer feedback, and real-world testing. Whether you’re lifting, rotating, clamping, or transporting, our solutions continue to set the standard for reliability and performance.

So next time you see one of our attachments in action, remember – you’re seeing the legacy of the UK’s original innovators: proven, trusted, and continuously evolving since 1974.

If you need any support from our team of experts on choosing the best attachment for your needs, please get in touch via our live chat, or email us at [email protected].