Author: Dakota Digital

PalletTruckShop Sees Green Shift: Surge in Demand for Eco-Friendly Manual Handling Gear

The UK’s largest importer and stockist of pallet trucks and other manual handling equipment has reported a notable rise in demand for more sustainable solutions. As conversations around climate impact and greener operations grow louder, Pallet Truck Shop is noting that businesses are increasingly seeking equipment that aligns more closely with their environmental commitments. The …

Post-Brexit Delays Drive Demand for British-Based Manual Handling Equipment

The UK’s departure from the EU may feel like a lifetime ago, but its long-reaching effects are still being felt throughout the country almost a decade after the vote. With the obstacle of continued post-Brexit import delays and rising costs to contend with, UK businesses are turning to domestic suppliers for critical manual handling equipment. …

Warehouses Urged to Prepare for Heatwaves as Met Office Predicts a Scorching Summer

With the Met Office forecasting an increased likelihood of hotter-than-normal conditions this summer, Pallet Truck Shop – the UK’s largest supplier of pallet and sack trucks – is urging warehouse operators to ensure their teams are equipped and protected for the challenges of working in rising temperatures. While the potential for extended heatwaves remains uncertain, …

Spring Positivity Points to Retail Boost – but Warehouses Must Be Ready

With warmer weather and longer days, more Brits are reporting a boost in mood: according to the latest YouGov tracker, happiness is on the rise across the UK. As consumer sentiment improves, industry experts are forecasting a potential surge in discretionary spending, leading to a stronger-than-expected April and May for retailers. Pallet Truck Shop, the …

The Importance of Efficiency and Reliable Equipment as UK Industries Face US Tariffs

In the aftermath of the announcement concerning new tariffs for goods headed to US markets, Pallet Truck Shop, the UK’s largest supplier of pallet trucks, sack trucks and static electric lift tables, is calling on UK businesses to focus on efficiency and productivity to offset the increased costs. With a flat 10% tariff now applied …

Pallet Truck Shop Warns of Importance of Proper Equipment and Training for Warehouse Safety Amid Spring Surge

As the Spring season ushers in increased consumer demand, warehouses and storage facilities nationwide are experiencing the usual uptick in activity. Pallet Truck Shop, the UK’s largest supplier of manual handling equipment such as pallet trucks is speaking up about the critical need for appropriate equipment and comprehensive training to safeguard workers during this bustling …

Pallet Truck Shop: Logistics Sector is Key to Economic Growth, with £8 Billion in Productivity Gains

Pallet Truck Shop, the UK’s leading supplier of pallet trucks, manual stackers, and other manual handling solutions, has joined calls for logistics to be formally recognised as a foundational sector in the government’s industrial strategy. With industry leaders noting that up to £8 billion in productivity could be unlocked through better supply chain efficiency, the …

Pallet Truck Shop Welcomes New Apprenticeship Reforms as Boost for Warehousing and Logistics

Pallet Truck Shop, the UK’s largest supplier of pallet trucks and manual stackers, has welcomed the government’s newly announced apprenticeship reforms as an important step forward for the logistics and warehousing sector. With changes set to create up to 10,000 additional apprenticeships annually, the company believes the sector is well-positioned to benefit from a fresh …

Pallet Truck Shop Welcomes Growing UK Logistics Market Amidst Rising Demand for Handling Solutions

Pallet Truck Shop, the UK’s largest supplier of pallet and sack trucks, has welcomed the latest report from Savills UK about the continued growth in the UK logistics market. Despite challenges posed by economic uncertainty, the logistics sector remains buoyant, with a slight rise in take-up and increasing supply nationwide. Pallet Truck Shop views this, …

Pallet Truck Shop: Why Manual Handling Solutions Are the Answer to Tight Budgets

With economic pressures mounting and budgets tightening in warehouses and storerooms across the UK, Pallet Truck Shop, the nation’s largest supplier of pallet and sack trucks, says the solution is simpler than it may seem: reliable and cost-effective manual handling equipment that helps help businesses maintain productivity while keeping an eye on profit margins. For …

Lost Productivity and Rising Stress in UK Warehouses? Pallet Truck Shop Says Quality Equipment Can Make the Difference

Recent research[1] has revealed that workers in the UK’s transportation and logistics (T&L) sector lose an average of 11 hours of productivity each month due to device-related issues, contributing to heightened workplace stress. The findings, from a global study by SOTI, highlight significant challenges in managing and securing the tools essential to daily operations. On …

High-Street Slowdown? Warehouses Warned to Gear Up for Record Christmas Sales as eCommerce Soars Despite concerns over dwindling high-street sales due to the pressures of inflation, warehouses, factories, and logistics hubs are urged to prepare for a record-breaking festive season – because failing to plan means planning to fail. The UK’s largest supplier of pallet …