Welcome to Abbey, material handling solutions for the UK forklift industry

Abbey Attachments Ltd was established in Manchester, UK in 1984. We’re an independently owned business specialising in the supply, service, and support of forklift attachments and innovative material handling safety solutions for the UK forklift industry.

Forklift attachments and material handling safety solutions that add value

Since 1984, Abbey’s forklift attachments and material handling safety solutions have been delivering improved safety, productivity, and peace of mind for forklift manufacturers, dealers, and end-users. We’re about far more than a piece of metal that moves something. We’re an integral part of our customers’ supply chains, adding value every step of the way.

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forklift attachments
Our extensive hire fleet includes over 2000 reconditioned and new forklift attachments for immediate hire or purchase.

Forklift Attachments

forklift safety solutions
We supply and support a wide range of innovative forklift safety solutions for the UK forklift aftermarket.

Forklift Safety Solutions

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Our extensive hire fleet includes over 2000 reconditioned and new forklift attachments for immediate hire or purchase.

Service and Support

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Our customers across the UK forklift industry tell us we’re genuine, friendly, and easy to do business with.

The Abbey Difference

Impact
We’re constantly looking at ways to make our impact on the world a more positive one.

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A friendly, independently run family business that reacts quickly to our requirements.

Director, Windsor Materials Handling

They support our customer as if it was their customer too. You know a job is going to get done, and that’s worth its weight in gold.

Sales Operations Manager, Toyota Material Handling UK Ltd

Abbey’s field service support is a key differentiator for us. Who else do you call for service support for attachments?

Depot Director, Linde Material Handling (UK)

Their response time and the quality of their kit is excellent, and they are professional, friendly, helpful, and reliable. A great supplier!

Head of Short-Term Rental, Northern Region, Briggs Equipment

Abbey is 100% reliable. I never worry they won’t do what we ask.

National Sales Manager, Crown Lift Trucks

Abbey is a lovely, friendly, couldn’t make you more welcome kind of company.

Northern Sales Director, Carrylift Group

Built on strong values, we’re dedicated to pushing ourselves and the UK forklift industry, forward.

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