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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 …

Here’s How to Find the Best Electric Pallet Trucks: 5 Picks from the Pallet Jack Specialists

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 …

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 …

Pallet Truck Shop Urgers Retailers to Get Ahead of Black Friday Returns Amidst Challenging Landscape

The 2024 festive period could be a tricky one for retailers as shoppers hunt down the best deals amidst an ongoing cost of living crisis and focus the majority of their bargain hunting on the Black Friday weekend. While a sales bonanza is no bad thing, pallet and sack truck supplier, Pallet Truck Shop is …

Pallet Truck Shop Encourage Customers to Invest in Quality and Peace of Mind

With so many external factors impacting how logistics companies do business, maximising efficiency and minimising downtime has never been more crucial. Pallet Truck Shop, a leading supplier of high-quality pallet trucks and material handling equipment, understands this critical need. That’s why they are proud to offer a 12-month warranty on all their products, giving customers …

Pallet Truck Shop Supports Calls for Clear Direction in National Planning Policy Framework

The UK logistics industry, a critical backbone of the nation’s economy, is urging the government to prioritise its needs in the recently revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). This is a stance that Pallet Truck Shop, a leading supplier of manual handling equipment, agrees with. “The logistics sector is a vital engine of the UK …

The Role of Pallet Trucks in Overcoming Supply Chain Disruptions

Supply chain disruptions have started to become something that businesses have to regularly deal with. From unexpected natural disasters to uncertain political tension, being able to withstand and adapt to challenges is crucial for any business’ long-term success. In this context, pallet trucks, often overlooked as simple pieces of equipment, play a critical role in …