King Masco will be performing at the awards.

Those who have not voted for the Fork Lift Truck Association's Annual Awards for Excellence 2005 are reminded that the deadline for receipt of votes is Monday, January 31.

This year's awards have received a record-breaking 27 nominations for the four categories of safety, environment, ergonomics and innovation. (Forkliftaction.com News #186)

Anyone who works in the materials-handling industry is eligible to vote and bookings are still being taken for the event.

Event attendees will be treated to an evening of "excellent cuisine" and entertainment at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on Saturday, February 26.

King Masco - "the king of African dance music" - and his accompanying musicians and female dancers are among three acts lined up for the night.

The dance will be followed by a sound and light show by Intrigue, whose performance will cover chart hits from the 60s to today.

Organisers say the third act is a secret but that "sparks will fly".

Contact David Ellison at +44 12 5638 1441 or email mail@fork-truck.org.uk.