Waregem, Belgium – [September 12, 2025] – TVH was proud to sponsor the Apprentice of the Year Award at the UKMHA Archies Awards 2025, held on 10 September at the Vox Conference Centre, NEC Birmingham.
The awards highlighted the skills and dedication of the next generation of forklift service engineer apprentices, with winners including:
- Thomas Wright, Briggs Equipment – 2nd Year Apprentice of the Year
- Dan Allen, Crow Lift Trucks – 3rd Year Apprentice of the Year
Alongside celebrating the industry’s future talent, the evening also recognised the achievements of those who have shaped the sector over many years. TVH’s very own Graham Hughes, who recently retired, received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contribution to the material handling industry.
Mark Rogers, Managing Director, TVH UK & Ireland, commented:
“Sponsoring the Apprentice of the Year Award is part of our ongoing commitment to supporting technical talent in our industry. Seeing Thomas and Dan recognised for their dedication, alongside Graham being honoured for a lifetime of service, perfectly captures the balance of fresh potential and lasting expertise that drives material handling forward.”
About TVH
TVH is a leading parts specialist for off-road machines in the following markets: Material Handling, Industrial, Construction and Agricultural equipment. With a stock of over 1,120,000 different references, and a database of over 49,500,000 item numbers, TVH supplies to customers from 180 countries.
In addition, TVH’s technical experts offer a wide range of services, from a fully-fledged electronics remanufacturing department (Europe’s largest), over TVH University to a unique remanufacturing division.
TVH is a global player with its headquarters in Waregem (Belgium) and a regional main office located in Kansas (US) serving the American market. In total, TVH operates from 90 branches across all continents. The company was founded in 1969 and employs more than 5,000 people worldwide.
In 2021, TVH joined forces with D’Ieteren Group, which acquired 40% of the shares. The other 60% remains in the hands of the Thermote family.
Read more of the latest news from us