VNA developers celebrate 50th anniversary

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- 5 Feb 2026 ( #1267 ) - East Midlands, United Kingdom
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Developers of the VNA forklift celebrate 50th anniversary
Developers of the VNA forklift celebrate 50th anniversary

A pioneer of the very narrow aisle (VNA) forklift design and development, UK-based Flexi Narrow Aisle, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

Managing director David Houston, says: “Reaching this significant landmark is a source of great pride for everyone connected with the company”. 

“For half a century, Flexi Narrow Aisle has been driven by a commitment to design and manufacture ground-breaking warehouse trucks," Houston continues.

“During this time our build quality and exceptional levels of customer service have enabled us to meet the myriad challenges that come with a constantly evolving business landscape.”

Flexi Narrow Aisle began manufacturing its own range of warehouse stackers, order pickers and other unique specialist materials handling equipment from a former railway engine factory located at the heart of the Black Country in March 1976. 

More than a decade after its founding, Flexi Narrow Aisle launched its first articulate forklift in 1990.

Since Flexi Narrow Aisle’s pioneering development of the articulated truck more than 15,000 Flexis have been sold to companies operating in some 75 countries around the world.

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