British-made attachments: why local manufacturing matters
We’re proud to design and build our forklift attachments here in Leeds. We’ve been doing it for over 30 years, making equipment that’s built to last and keeping our most popular standard attachments in stock, ready to go.
Our team knows those products inside out, so we can help you choose the right attachment and look after it once it’s in use. And if nothing off the shelf quite fits, we can work through what you need with the people who’ll design and build it.
Built to last
We make attachments once and make them well. Your kit has to stand up to day-to-day use, so we use quality materials, carry out in-house testing and make sure every attachment is fit for purpose.
Our designers, welders and technical team work together throughout production. Because we manufacture in-house, we oversee the work first-hand, from the design through to the finished attachment. That gives us direct control over how our products are made and checked before they reach you.
We build with maintenance and repair in mind too. With regular inspections and proper care, our attachments can give you years of service, and our team is here to help you keep them in good working order.
Stocked and ready to go
We know that downtime costs money. When you need a replacement attachment or have a new job to get started on, waiting weeks for equipment can put your plans on hold.
That’s why we manufacture our standard attachments to stock, rather than making everything to order. We know which products our customers need most often and keep those on the shelves, with many available for immediate dispatch.
If you need something urgently, give us a call. Our team can check availability and confirm when we can get it out to you. For anything that needs manufacturing or adapting, we oversee the work here in Leeds, so we can keep track of your order and let you know how it’s progressing.
Learn more about our stock holding
Bespoke? No problem
Some jobs need more than an off-the-shelf attachment. If you’re working with unusual materials, awkward spaces or specific site issues, we can help.
We’ll talk through what you’re handling, how you need to move it and the truck you’re using. Our technical team can then advise on the best option. Sometimes a modification to a standard product will do the job. Other requirements need a new design, which we can develop and build here in Leeds.
For example, one customer was concerned about the handles of large bags slipping off their forks. They thought they needed an additional attachment, but after visiting the site and discussing the task with the operators, we recommended modifying the forks themselves.
We machined areas to accommodate the bag loops and softened the edges to avoid snagging the handles. The customer tried a pair in their warehouse, then ordered a second set following the trial.
Read how we developed the bag-handling forks.
And our support doesn’t stop once the attachment is delivered. We’re here if you need advice on usage, compatibility or any future adjustments.
A more sustainable choice
Manufacturing closer to your customers can help reduce transport distances and the emissions associated with delivery. We make our attachments here in Leeds, so for our UK customers, the finished product doesn’t need an overseas journey before it reaches them.
Keeping equipment working for longer matters too. With proper care, a durable attachment means fewer replacements over its working life, reducing the need for new materials and the waste that comes from replacing equipment.
Repair and refurbishment help us make more use of what’s already there. When an attachment needs attention, we’ll assess what can be repaired or reused and advise on the options. When it reaches the end of its useful life, we recycle wherever possible.
We also cut back on plastic packaging and reuse materials where we can.
Read more: The circular economy and forklifts
Looking after the UK industry
Buying British-made attachments supports the people who design and manufacture them. At Invicta, that work stays here in Leeds, where our designers, welders and technical team put their skills to use every day. Keeping those skills within the business matters to our customers too. When you need advice, you’re speaking to a team that knows the products and understands the work that goes into making them.
It’s why we talk about The Invicta Difference – our promise of solid engineering, honest advice and attachments that do exactly what they say they will.
Why choose Invicta?
We’ve spent over 30 years helping customers find the right forks and attachments for their work. We’ll give you straightforward advice, check what’s available and talk through any changes needed to make a product suit the job.
Ready to get started? Get in touch with our team and we’ll help you find the right attachment for your job.
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