You may have unwittingly seen them in garden centres, DIY stores, on building sites or even in your own place of work, perhaps tucked into a stockroom. But what is a pallet truck? These nifty pieces of manual handling equipment are essential devices for moving palletised goods across all sorts of working environments, and in …
With the average age of the UK workforce steadily rising, logistics and warehousing businesses are facing a new challenge: how to support older employees to remain safe, productive, and valued in physically demanding roles. Pallet Truck Shop, the UK’s largest supplier of pallet and sack trucks, is calling for the sector to prioritise ergonomics and …
With cold weather ahead, the health of workers needs to be a priority – and this is not just about seasonal illnesses. Pallet Truck Shop, the UK’s largest supplier of manual handling equipment such as pallet trucks, stackers and table trucks, is urging warehouse operators to take proactive steps to winter-proof their operations. From battery …
As retailers and logistics providers brace for the busiest trading period of the year, Pallet Truck Shop – the UK’s largest supplier of pallet and sack trucks – drawing attention on the importance of preparation to ensure warehouses remain safe, efficient, and resilient through the Black Friday and Christmas rush. The final quarter of the …
Risk assessments have been making workplaces safer, more enjoyable places to be for the better part of a century, but it wasn’t until the advent of the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) that this tool for compliance was enshrined in UK law. Since then, risk assessments have come a long way, shaping our …
With the holiday shopping season fast approaching, Pallet Truck Shop, the UK’s largest importer and supplier of pallet and sack trucks, is warning retailers to prepare for a surge in returns – a challenge that is increasingly costly and disruptive to warehouse operations. While much of the focus in the run-up to Christmas is on …
The rise of urban logistics hubs is reshaping the warehousing landscape in Britain, with more facilities being built closer to city centres to meet the demands of rapid e-commerce and last-mile delivery. But with this change comes a new challenge: space. Pallet Truck Shop, the UK’s largest supplier of pallet and sack trucks, is urging …
In fast-paced working environments, from warehouses to retail stockrooms, knowing how to stack pallets safely is essential – not just for maximising space, but for maintaining a safe workplace for everyone. Poorly stacked pallets can lead to serious incidents, including injuries from falling loads, damaged stock, and costly disruptions (both in terms of money and …
Artificial intelligence and automation may continue to dominate headlines in the logistics sector, but on the ground it’s another story altogether. Pallet Truck Shop, the UK’s largest supplier of pallet and sack trucks, knows a vital truth: while robots may be grabbing attention, manual handling equipment such as pallet trucks, stackers and table trucks keep …
A new report has revealed the scale of Britain’s looming warehousing challenge, with investment management firm Savills estimating that an additional 3 million square metres of storage space will be required in the next seven years. Driven by a £40 billion annual uplift in defence spending and compounded by the surge in e-commerce and onshoring, …
Warehousing operations have come a long way since their early days. We no longer rely solely on brute strength and brainpower – although both remain crucial assets – as waves of technological innovation have swept in and disrupted the sector. However, with automation comes increasing demand and operational complexity, which makes the task of ensuring …
With summer in full swing and a surge of seasonal staff entering the logistics sector, Pallet Truck Shop – the UK’s largest supplier of pallet trucks – is calling for employers to prioritise safety by ensuring all staff, especially temporary hires, have access to the correct handling equipment. Spikes in online orders, retail demand, and …
