A safe means ot transporting rolled products such as carpets, coils, pipes etc, our forklift boom attachment simply fits to the forks of the lift truck to allow this material handling task to be carried out with ease.
Our forklift boom attachments come with an 'under-slung' design that allows the rolled product being handled to be kept as close to the forklift as possible, thus reducing the strain on the forklifts lifting capacity
We manufacture our forklift boom attachments in a range of pole diameters and lengths, ensuring the boom supplied is compatible with the product being handled.
All our forklift boom attachments come 'CE' marked, fully tested, certified and come supplied with a full set of operating instructions
Forklift truck attachment specialists, Contact Attachments has been designing and manufacturing attachments to help with your material handling requirements. For more than 40 years, we have grown our company from strength to strength becoming a recognized quality leader in fork lift attachments supplying a wide range throughout the UK.
Known through the industry as a reputable forklift attachment provider Contact Attachments can supply the UK’s largest range of listing equipment solutions including;
Battery changing beams, Big bag handling, Brick grabs & crane forks, Carpet & roll handling, Fork extensions, Forklift access platforms, Forklift drum handling equipment, Forklift jibs & crane arms, Forklift lifting hooks, Forklift scoops & buckets, Forklift snow ploughs, Forklift tipping skips, Forklift towing attachments, Forks & pallet handling, Gas cylinder handling, Pedestrian powered equipment, Salt spreaders, Spreader beams, Sweeping equipment, Wheelie bin handlers and Wide load stabilizers.
Why choose us your forklift attachment supplier?
Vast and varied portfolio
40 years industry experience
No quibble guarantee
Expert in-house manufacturing
Full technical support & advice
Attachments manufactured in the UK
Attachments are tested and certified to ISO 9001
Discover how we can help you with your material handling problem. Contact us now for a complete forklift attachment solution.
21/09/2023 -
Maximise Your Waste Handling Operations Thanks to their lightweight and mobile design, wheelie bins can be neatly stored and easily moved short distances making them the most popular choice for waste management in both commercial and domestic settings.
06/09/2023 -
McCormick Construction Consultancy Ltd With many businesses offering niche or bespoke services, it can often result in equipment not being readily available on the market that are needed to support with such tasks.
31/08/2023 -
Tips to Get the Most from Drum Handlers Steel or plastic drums are a popular packaging choice across an array of industries, but being able to carefully, safely and appropriately lift, transport, and stack them in the workplace is vital.
24/07/2023 -
Lombard Shipping Ltd Investing in and utilising appropriate tools and equipment can totally transform how companies do business. Not only can procedures be massively enhanced, but the use of resources, company productivity, and efficiency can be greatly improved too.
24/07/2023 -
Lesjöfors Heavy Springs UK After making significant business advancements, a Cornwall-based spring manufacturer realised their existing machinery was no longer fit-for-purpose and that specialist equipment was needed to keep them ahead of the game.
24/07/2023 -
The Marble Mosaic Company Ltd Having different types of machinery for each and every purpose and project can prove challenging, not to mention costly.
07/06/2023 -
The Three Best Summer Attachments The days are longer, the sun is finally shining, and the BBQ is out… summer is on its way! And we know that this new season brings a slight change in how – and where - you work, with more time able to be spent outdoors in the yard or at building sites.
15/05/2023 -
Why Bespoke is (Often) Best Rarely in business does one size fit all – whether it’s how we approach customers who reach out to us for help, or even the tools and machinery we use. So why would we expect anything different when it comes to our forklift attachment needs?
27/04/2023 -
A Guide On When to Replace Your Forklift Attachments As with any other piece of machinery and equipment in the workplace, forklift attachments need to be replaced every so often depending on its wear and tear. But exactly when is the right time? Our team shares what signs you should look out for…
27/04/2023 -
The Top 5 Forklift Attachments for 2023 Forklift attachments have a wide range of uses – from lifting people safely at work, to sweeping, tipping, and extending. Knowing which is the best choice for your own business can be challenging, especially with so many variants, sizes, and shapes available on the market. To help, we’ve shared our top 5 attachments to consider in 2023.
27/04/2023 -
The Marble Mosaic Company Ltd Having different types of machinery for each and every purpose and project can prove challenging, not to mention costly. For one concrete product supplier based in Weston-Super-Mare, this was unfortunately the reality. That was until they found Contact Attachments.
16/05/2022 -
What to Consider When Buying a Forklift Lifting Jib "When it comes to buying a forklift jib attachment, it pays to know that they aren’t one-size-fits all. In this blog, we break down how lifting jibs can be used and mounted, share guidance on load and capacity, and provide our industry insight to help you get the most from this versatile piece of equipment.”
21/02/2022 -
3 Easy Attachments for Handling Big Bags "Attaching a big bag using a forklift is not hard, but it’s not safe or advisable to hang the big bags from the forklift forks. Here are three easy-to-use attachments to help move a large, awkward bag using a forklift."
18/01/2022 -
"Safety Checks Needed Before Using A Forklift Attachment" “Forklift attachments are used by many companies on a daily basis and due to familiarity, it can be easy to become complacent when it comes to safety requirements.
02/11/2021 -
"Things to consider when buying a forklift snow plough attachment" A snow plough attachment can be a huge help for any business looking to clear snow efficiently and quickly. In this handy guide, we share some of the options to consider based on your specific needs.
27/10/2021 -
"An Easy Guide To The Different Types Of Forklift Lifting Attachments" Lifting attachments for forklifts are designed to help operators safely lift, carry, or convey loads. In this short guide, we discuss some of the different products available (and their uses), as well as the pros and cons of each.
29/09/2021 -
Construction Sites: Which 5 Forklift Attachments are Best? Construction equipment can be large and place certain limitations on the type of work that can be performed. Forklift attachments can prove a valuable piece of kit and enable you to transform your forklift as and when you need a specific task done. In this article we explain the five most popular models for the construction industry.
21/06/2021 -
The Ultimate Guide to Affordable Forklift Attachments for Forklift Operators Forklift truck attachments are used for numerous forklift functions, from lifting pallets to loading and unloading trucks. Here’s a list of some of the most common types of forklift attachments along with their descriptions and uses.
11/05/2021 -
The Ultimate Guide to Affordable Forklift Attachments for Forklift Operators Forklift truck attachments are used for numerous forklift functions, from lifting pallets to loading and unloading trucks. Here’s a list of some of the most common types of forklift attachments along with their descriptions and uses.
06/04/2021 -
The Five Benefits of a Forklift Tipping Skip There’s a very good reason why forklift tipping skips are one of the most popular forklift attachments on the market — in fact, there are five very good reasons!
19/07/2020 -
Summer Specials | Forklift Access Platforms With businesses reopening gradually and some semblance of normality returning to many UK businesses, we’re running a special summer offer to help get you back off the ground safely.
17/02/2020 -
Do Forklift Attachments Need Certification? As a forklift attachment provider, we know just how important it is to make sure that operations are carried out legally and safely. But what requirements are in place for staff training and certification?
09/12/2019 -
Keeping up with winter maintenance With many companies using the Christmas shutdown to carry out routine maintenance, Contact Attachments is showcasing its wide range of forklift-compatible platforms to help ease the load.
03/12/2019 -
Keeping up with winter maintenance With many companies using the Christmas shutdown to carry out routine maintenance, Contact Attachments is showcasing its wide range of forklift-compatible platforms to help ease the load.
06/08/2019 -
Contact Attachments Launches Summer Price Rollback Contact Attachments, recognised as one of the leading UK manufacturers of forklift and Telehandler products, is kicking off this summer season with a ‘Price Rollback’ on its RFS 120L tipping skip.
05/12/2018 -
Contact prepares to plough through winter One of the UK’s leading providers of forklift attachments is helping its customers prepare for what is expected to be one of the coldest winters the UK has seen in years
13/11/2018 -
Centenary sees donations pledged for winter products November has brought with it thoughts of winter – and with some experts predicting the worst weather for a decade, it’s time to be thinking about how to cope with the potential for snow and ice.
11/09/2018 -
Leading firm clears the way for transportation company A leading manufacturer of forklift attachments is continuing to enhance internal health and safety after supplying a major international transportation company with a time-saving alternative to manual sweeping.
03/10/2017 -
Contact's new rim grip streamlines heavy handling jobs Contact Attachments has recently unveiled an upgraded version of its Rim Grip Drum Handler, which has already proved to be a valuable piece of kit for a specialist weatherproofing company.
05/06/2017 -
Contact's roll boom solves handling problem Contact Attachments, based in Mid Wales, has supplied its high-demand Forklift Boom attachment to a national landscaping materials provider, to streamline its daily manual handling duties.
08/05/2017 -
Contact's forklift cage stands the test of time A forklift attachment has proven it still has the ability to enhance economic efficiencies and health and safety in the workplace – forty years since it was first manufactured.
05/04/2017 -
Contact's telehandler product adds to height safety Contact Attachments, based in Newtown, Mid Wales, has designed and supplied Cawarden Brick – the UK’s largest supplier of reclaimed period building materials – with a bespoke Man Riding Cage available from its dedicated Telehandler range.
03/03/2017 -
Contact Attachments handles drum problem for global supplier The UK’s leading forklift attachment company was the first-port-of-call for a global supplier of industrial coatings which required a specialist product to minimise risks and potential hazards.
02/11/2016 -
Contact Attachments called upon for nuclear disposal project Contact Attachments has completed a unique job which has seen it manufacture and supply two attachments to be fitted to two BROKK 330 , specialist remote-control demolition robots. which are to be used as part of a complex nuclear disposal project.
06/10/2016 -
Contact attachments sail through latest project The UK’s leading manufacturer of forklift attachments has come to the aid of a firm specialising in the restoration and repair of classic yachts which was looking for a bespoke lifting solution.
05/09/2016 -
Contact rustles up solution for snacks supplier Contact Attachments is marking yet another successful custom design job after being called upon by a leading snack supplier to provide a tailor-made solution for its forklift truck.
06/07/2016 -
Contact offers expertise overseas Contact Attachments is celebrating success overseas by assisting one of its clients with a bespoke solution for a family-run brewery in Belgium.
06/05/2016 -
Contact boasts bespoke solution for waste specialist The UK’s leading forklift attachment company has been called upon by a steel waste container manufacturer to aid the firm’s transportation of waste products around its Lincolnshire site.
05/04/2016 -
Contact cuts lead times to cater for customer The UK’s top manufacturer, designer and supplier of forklift attachments has been called upon to provide a storage solution for a leading decorative laminates and wood, plastics and solid panel specialist.
01/03/2016 -
Contact aids flood defence efforts for environment agency The UK’s leading manufacturer of forklift truck attachments is celebrating after it was called upon by staff at the Environment Agency to help in its protection against flooding.
02/02/2016 -
Tipping skips prove popular choice for Contact Attachments' customers The UK’s leading manufacturer of forklift attachments has showcased how its products can cater for a diverse range of industries, after supplying one of its most popular skips to a specialist building and civil engineering firm in Cheshire.
21/01/2016 -
Contact Attachments supplies safety access platforms A leading UK forklift attachment company is celebrating success after supplying one of its access platforms to a specialist fire protection solutions company.
01/12/2015 -
Exporting sees contact attchments meet international demands Contact Attachments is celebrating after supplying one of its forklift attachments to a client based in the United Arab Emirates, to help with heavy bag handling operations.
26/11/2015 -
Contact attachments product stands the test of time The forklift attachment firm has showcased the long-life and durability of its range of products, with one particular unit supplied to a customer almost a decade ago still going strong.
28/10/2015 -
Contact Attachments comes out on top A leading forklift attachment company is celebrating success after supplying two of its specialist products used to streamline processes at a busy manufacturing site in St Leonards on Sea.
08/09/2015 -
Contact Attachments’ Jib Does The Job Contact Attachments is celebrating success after providing a specialist supplier of suspension springs with a simple solution to streamlining processes.
13/07/2015 -
Contact attachments rolls out manual handling alternative Contact Attachments is celebrating success after providing a leading UK manufacturer of carpets and entrance matting with a cost-effective solution to manual handling.
17/06/2015 -
Major contract calls upon contact Contact Attachments is celebrating after providing a key piece of equipment to a large-scale transfer flask project in Gloucestershire
05/05/2015 -
Contact attachments lifts the load for Formwork Company Contact Attachments has showcased the versatility of its forklift attachments after providing a family-run formwork contractor with a more effective solution to moving heavy goods.
16/04/2015 -
Contact Attachments loads the way for valve company Contact Attachments has showcased the diverse range of industries its forklift products can be used in, with its recent supply to a specialist valves and actuators company based in Leicester.
16/03/2015 -
Contact Attachments unloads pressure of moving debris Contact Attachments has partnered with a leading manufacturer of thermal spray equipment and consumables to provide it with a manual handling solution to load and unload.
12/02/2015 -
Contact Attachments Lifts Business's Loading Issues A market leading manufacturer of specialist forklift attachments is celebrating success after it provided a manual handling solution for a major supplier to the work holding industry.
22/10/2014 -
Leading Attachment Firm is at Forefront of Height Safety One of the UK’s leading forklift attachment firms has demonstrated its ongoing commitment to health and safety by supporting a specialist abrasive finishes company in the mitigation of onsite accidents and injuries.
26/09/2014 -
Local Firm Enables Business to Reach New Heights A top UK forklift attachment company is celebrating success after providing a health and safety solution to a world-leading communications and navigation firm.
03/09/2014 -
Local Firm Enables Business to Reach New Heights A top UK forklift attachment company is celebrating success after providing a health and safety solution to a world-leading communications and navigation firm.
22/07/2014 -
Forklift Firm's Platform Provides Safety Peace of Mind A Mid Wales-based forklift truck attachment specialist has demonstrated its ongoing commitment to client safety by supplying a local logistics firm with one of its innovative safety platforms.
12/06/2014 -
Leading Attachment firm unveils new website One of the UK’s leading forklift attachment firms is celebrating a real increase in orders from overseas with the launch of a brand new website which has a dedicated International sections, plus innovative technology to allow customers to view 3D imagery of products.
16/05/2014 -
International Successes help mark 40th Birthday in style One of the UK’s leading forklift attachment firms is celebrating a milestone birthday with a number of exciting export wins, plus a huge investment in cutting-edge technology it was revealed today.
25/03/2014 -
Pipeline Partnership Elevates Success A leading forklift attachment firm has helped a pipeline specialist ensure its day-to-day activities flow smoothly with the use of an innovative piece of equipment.
10/01/2014 -
Business Partnership is a Sweeping Success A leading forklift attachment firm is celebrating success after providing one of its long-standing customers with a time-saving alternative to manual handling.
10/12/2013 -
Leading Firm Ensure's Safety with Salt Spreader A leading forklift attachment firm is bracing itself for the cold snap by helping its customers prepare for the potentially hazardous weather this winter.
10/12/2013 -
Leading Firm Ploughing into Action for Winter One of the UK’s leading materials handling and forklift attachment firms is gearing up for another winter helping clients tackle snow and freezing weather.
03/10/2013 -
Contact Attachments Celebrates New Catalogue Launch One of the UK’s leading forklift attachment firms is making it even easier for customers to browse its range with the launch of a brand new catalogue.
03/09/2013 -
Forklift Firm Turns Trucks Into Cranes One of the region’s leading forklift attachment firms is providing firms across the country with a tailored solution to reduce their costs and increase productivity.
13/08/2013 -
Forklift Attachment is Drumming out Manual Waste Management One of the UK’s leading forklift truck attachment specialists is continuing to provide businesses across the country with an alternative to manual labour when emptying out drums, as well as saving time and money.
16/07/2013 -
Innovative Wheelie Bin Handlers ensure firms don't waste time One of the region’s leading materials handling and forklift attachment firms has produced a bespoke solution to help firms across the country reduce their costs and increase productivity.
10/06/2013 -
Forklift Firm Skips into Action A leading materials handling and forklift attachment firm is helping its customers ensure the fast and efficient disposal of onsite waste.
03/05/2013 -
New Product is Platform of Success for Forklift Firm One of the UK’s leading forklift truck accessory providers is taking the plunge with its new range of platforms that will increase safety for employees.
12/04/2013 -
Forklift Firm Helps Customers Tip into Action A leading materials handling and forklift attachment firm has launched the perfect solution to help its customers effectively and efficiently dispose of waste.
11/03/2013 -
Forklift Firm Helps Customers Reach New Heights One of the UK’s leading material handling firms is offering its customers a unique attachment to help turn their forklifts into a mobile crane.
07/02/2013 -
Leading Firm has Forklift Drum Attachments up for grab One of the UK’s leading names in the field of forklift truck attachments is continuing to help its customers transport storage drums safely and efficiently around its sites.
29/01/2013 -
Salt Spreaders ensure No 'Slip-Ups' throughout the Big Freeze One of the UK’s leading materials handling and forklift attachment firms is gearing up for another exceptionally busy winter helping clients tackle the hazardous icy conditions.
08/01/2013 -
Wheelie Bin Handlers ensure firms don't waste time A leading materials handling and forklift attachment firm has come up with the perfect solution to help its customers safely and efficiently dispose of waste.
29/11/2012 -
Salt Spreaders ensure no ‘SLIP-UPS’ throughout the Big Freeze One of the UK’s leading materials handling and forklift attachment firms is gearing up for another exceptionally busy winter helping clients tackle the hazardous icy conditions.
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