Forklifts are a staple of the material handling sector. You may see them from time to time on farms or construction sites, or perhaps more likely if you are reading this, on a daily basis in your place of work, be it a warehouse, manufacturing facility or distribution centre. This is all to say that …
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 …
Occupational health and safety have come a long way since the first piece of legislation was passed over 200 years ago. While fairly rudimentary in today’s standards and poorly enforced, it set into motion a culture of care and ethical responsibility that, over the course of centuries, morphed into the standards we’re more familiar with. …
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. …
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, …
Thanks to a cocktail of sweeping global influences – the rise of automation, the growth of the ecommerce sector and progression of Industry 4.0 technologies – the material handling sector is experiencing something of a renaissance. In the UK, revenues from the manufacture of lifting and handling equipment is estimated to hit 5.5 billion USD …
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 …
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 …
Did you know that manual handling accidents account for 17% of all workplace injuries? As if that’s not enough, 7.8 million working days are lost due to occupational musculoskeletal disorders, which are a common byproduct of unaddressed manual handling hazards. Given the prevalence of these issues, it’s important employers and site managers step up their …
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, 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 …
According to the Office for National Statistics, the UK has well and truly entered the gilded age of distribution. From the expansion of the so-called “golden logistics triangle” in the Midlands to the more than 50% increase in the UK’s warehousing and logistics premises, the need for industrial equipment and handling supplies has surged considerably …
