Rock on Lyde Directors: (L to R) Jamie Crawford, Anna Crawford, Carole Crawford, Zoe Ferriday, Andy Ferriday and Peter Crawford.

Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks distributor HFT Forklifts has marked its 30th anniversary with a rock extravaganza.

Two hundred and fifty of the family-run firm's customers, suppliers and staff attended the rock concert held at the Lyde Arundel near Hereford.

"When HFT began 30 years ago, we recognised that, as a business, we could only ever be as successful as our customers' operations," says chairman Peter Crawford. "So our key aim has been to provide our customers with the very best materials handling equipment solutions and a truly personal service.

"This guiding principle - working in close association with our customers and suppliers - has enabled our businesses to go from strength to strength. So it was totally fitting for them to mark this important milestone with us."

HFT Forklifts Limited is a distributor of Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks in Herefordshire, Shropshire, Worcester and Gloucestershire.

Past achievements include receiving a gold award in the Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks Dealer Awards in 2014. At the time, Mike Jones of Red Diamond Distribution, UK importer for Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, said: "The Gold Award for outstanding achievement is one of our highest accolades. It recognises a dealer that exemplifies the good customer service, professionalism and all-round performance that's needed to ensure that trucks and businesses are always in action.

"HFT fought a hard campaign to achieve the highest possible standards for its customers throughout the region."