ACES has wrapped up a successful three days at The Health & Safety Event 2026, held at the National Exhibition Centre from the 28th to 30th April. Throughout the event, the team welcomed visitors to discuss safer lifting methods, demonstrate mechanical handling equipment, and speak with businesses focused on reducing workplace strain.
The event brought together professionals from across the health and safety industry, creating an opportunity to share practical ideas around injury reduction and safer handling practices.
Strong Interest in Safer Manual Handling
Across the three days, ACES spoke with many interested people looking for better ways to manage lifting operations within demanding working environments. Many conversations focused on reducing musculoskeletal strain caused by repetitive lifting, awkward positioning, and heavy load handling.
These challenges continue to affect workplaces across multiple industries, particularly where lifting tasks form part of daily routines. Visitors showed strong interest in practical solutions that could reduce physical demand without disrupting operations.
Live Demonstrations Throughout the Event
One of the main focuses of the stand was live demonstrations of mechanical lifting aids in action. This gave visitors the chance to see how lifting aids can support safer working methods in real environments.
The ACES team demonstrated a range of equipment, including:
- Stair climbers designed for controlled movement across steps
- Mobile lifting devices for lifting and positioning support
- Bespoke handling solutions built around specific operational challenges
The demonstrations helped visitors understand how mechanical aids can reduce reliance on manual effort while improving control during lifting tasks.
Practical Conversations With Industry Professionals
Alongside the demonstrations, the team spent time discussing the day to day challenges businesses face when handling heavy or awkward equipment. Conversations covered topics such as repetitive strain reduction, safer handling procedures, site access limitations, and improving working conditions for employees carrying out physical tasks across long shifts.
The event also gave visitors the opportunity to ask questions directly to the ACES team and discuss how lifting solutions could fit into their own operations.
Thank You to Everyone Who Visited Us
ACES would like to thank everyone who stopped by the stand during the event. The team appreciated the opportunity to meet new people, reconnect with existing contacts, and speak with businesses committed to improving workplace safety.
Following a busy few days at the NEC Birmingham, the conversations and interest shown throughout the exhibition reinforced the growing focus on reducing manual handling risks through practical mechanical support.
For businesses looking to improve lifting operations and reduce physical strain within the workplace, ACES continues to provide mechanical handling solutions built around safer, more manageable working methods.
To find out how ACES can support safer lifting and reduce physical strain within your workplace, get in touch with the team today. Whether you need stair climbers, mobile lifting equipment, or a more bespoke handling solution, ACES can help you identify safer ways to manage demanding manual handling tasks across your operation.
