By Michelle Mitchell, general manager at Forkpro Australia

Helensburgh’s Todd Brennan, CEO and founder of Forkpro Australia, has won the Australian Forklift & Industrial Truck Association’s H&E Grant Award. It is a prestigious award, recognising his outstanding contribution to the forklift industry.

For nearly four decades, Todd has been a trailblazer in the forklift and industrial truck industry, shaping its standards and practices. As a pioneer in developing training programs, Todd has transformed how operators are educated, emphasising safety, efficiency, and hands-on experience. His innovative training programs and techniques have set the bar for excellence, helping to reduce workplace accidents and enhance productivity. Todd has mentored countless trainers, fostering a new generation of experts.

He has served in many industry roles, including as AFITA’s engineering chairman and executive committee member, and as a representative on Australian Standards committees.

Todd’s commitment to forklift safety is the driving force that’s made his business a leader in industry training. Founded in 2002, Forkpro Australia’s administration office is in the centre of Helensburgh. Many of the world’s largest companies have called on Todd and his team for help and the company has provided employment for many locals over the past 22 years.

On top of all this, Todd has been a former Australian Motorcycle Dirt Track champion, race team owner, rider coach and dirt bike journalist.

He has lived in Helensburgh for 35 years with his wife, Christina, and three children. Now in his 60s, Todd still mountain bikes on the Burgh trails and he says he has no intention of giving up any of his endeavours in the near future.