News

Selecting the right forklift is important to protect safety, productivity, and efficiency, as forklifts are often the backbone of material moving and handling equipment indoors. Indoor operations often require smaller, more manoeuvrable, and low emissions-forklifts,...

Selecting a forklift that best fits your business can impact productivity, safety, and operational costs. With several options to choose from, it might be wise to look at some of the important criteria before you decide. Getting to the bottom of things — from what...

A powered pallet truck is a machine found in warehouses, distribution centres and shops that aids in the handling of heavy material. Powered pallet trucks, in contrast to manual versions, utilise electrical power to help lift and move pallets, which lifts much of the...

Not to be confused with standard front-lifting forklifts, side loaders have a platform that enables them to lift and carry from either the right or left of their chassis. This makes them ideal for narrow aisles and limited spaces, improving their usability in the...

There are many things to consider when hiring a forklift, one being how long you need to hire this piece of machinery. Deciding between short-term vs. long-term forklift hire means you should consider your or your business’ budget and purpose.    What is...

Forklift truck machine operators—how long do you think your certification lasts? The following is a comprehensive guide to understanding forklift licences and how they expire, the several categories existing in the UK, and whether you should worry about the expiration...

According to UK law, there is no legal requirement for anyone to have a driving licence to operate a forklift. Although an official licence is not required, there are safety requirements that must be met. Also, training on how to use a forklift before operating one is...