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Short-Term Vs Long-Term Approach to Pallet Truck Purchase

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Over the busy Christmas season, many businesses find that they are swamped with more orders than they expected, and have to take emergency precautions to ensure that they are prepared for the onslaught. For those working in environments like warehouses, factories and distribution centres, pallet trucks are an integral part of every working process, and if the number of trucks is falling short, it can be tempting for managers to simply rent one on a temporary basis or buy a second-hand truck. However, this approach is fraught with risk, and could result in a company either spending more money than they intended, or receiving faulty or malfunctioning apparatus that won’t serve their purpose.

International research company, RedShift, found that around 10% of the hand pallet trucks used in warehouses across Europe are rental trucks, with many of these brought in to cover emergency surges in business. But what many companies fail to realise is that, if there is a chance that they might be short of equipment at any point in the year, the most cost-effective solution is simply to invest in extra trucks, rather than bring in second-rate ones when there is more work to be done.

Renting extra trucks with specialist ability such as high lift pallet trucks or weighing scale pallet trucks every single Christmas or busy season is a drain on budgets and resources; it may seem like a budget-friendly choice at first, but when bringing in new temporary equipment on a regular basis, the cost can soon mount.  This money could be sensibly invested into a high-quality truck which will last for many years to come. They can easily be placed into storage when they are surplus to requirements and they are resistant to rust and corrosion, so they will be as good as new when they are brought out once more.

There is also the issue of quality control when acquiring pump trucks on a rental basis. The vast majority of trucks which are leased to businesses will be in working order enough for them to perform basic functions, but they may have any number of faults which haven’t been picked up on. This can not only slow down working processes as staff learn to contend with the truck’s defects, it can also compromise staff safety. Renting a pallet truck might seem like a cheap and effective short-term option, but businesses should always be looking to the long term effects of their decisions.

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Retailers Urged to Invest Early for Pre-Christmas Rush

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Pallet Trucks UK Encourage Businesses to Make The Most of Warehouse Space with Folding Pallet Trucks

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Pallet Trucks UK Advise Extra Training As 50% Of Managers Can’t Identify Incorrect Operation Of Hand Pallet Trucks

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Could Your Business Benefit from a Hand Pallet Truck?

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Grab A New Year Bargain from Pallet Trucks UK’s Featured Range 

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Invest in Spare Parts, say Pallet Truck Experts

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Small Business Galvanized by Budget 2014 Tax Breaks

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Stainless Steel and Galvanized Pallet Trucks are Perfect for Booming Pharmaceutical Industry

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Caution Advisable When Considering New Purchases

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Pallet Trucks UK Offers Manual Handling Safety Guidelines.

 With manual handling still accounting for one third of workplace accidents and injuries, Pallet Trucks UK have offered up a number of safety guidelines. Read more.

 

HSE Case Study Highlights Importance of Rough Terrain Pallet Trucks

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Put Supporting Cast of Pallet Trucks in the Spotlight

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Pallet Truck Experts Urge Invvestment to Boost Profits

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Manual Handling Expert Speaks Out Against Unauthorised Dealers

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What to Consider When Buying a New Manual Handling Aid?

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Supermarket Giant To Fill Distribution Centres and Offer Delivery Service

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Why Pallet Truck Investment Is Beneficial Both Long-Term and Short-Term

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Safety Triangle Essential for Workplace operations

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Experts Encourage Investment in Industrial Sector to Boost UK Economy

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Safety Guidelines for Hand Pallet Trucks

Though they require no training to operate, these tips will help to ensure safe use of hand pallet trucks. They can be printed and displayed in the workplace. Read more

 

Choose the correct size pallet truck with our hand pallet truck size guide

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Pallet Trucks UK Now Stocking Salter Heavy-Duty Weigh Beams

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Pallet Trucks UK Now Has a Number of Used and Reconditoned Pallet Trucks for Sale

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Moving Skates Can Help To Increase Productivity

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The potential benefits of investing in a new range of equipment are clear and obvious for any manager or owner, but the real issue when tackling this question is whether the initial investment will cut costs, maximise profits and streamline working processes across the whole business. Read more

 

New Hand Pallet Truck with Nylon Wheels

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Warehousing: Pallet Trucks for Every Requirement

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Pallet Truck Adaptations – Extra Features for Extra Versatility

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Industry Growth Expected as a Result of Autumn Statement

The amount businesses can invest in pallet trucks and other equipment is expected to increase tenfold as a result of the latest Autumn statement. Read more .

 

The Evolution of the Hand Pallet Truck

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Short Term v Long Term Approach to Pallet Truck Purchase

Over the busy Christmas season, many businesses find that they are swamped with more orders than they expected, and have to take emergency precautions to ensure that they are prepared for the onslaught.  Read More.

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PalletTrucksUK is part of the Midland Group of Companies, which was established in 1984. 

 

Although the group operates several websites, we are not just another Internet only based company – we operate from large premises, based centrally in the Midlands.

 

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1. PRIVACY
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1.2 We only collect information from customers to fulfil orders. We may from time to time contact you by email to inform you of special offers or promotions that we are running.

1.3 We never pass on information about customers to any third party.

2. ACCURACY OF INFORMATION
Whilst everything possible has been done to give accurate details, Pallet Trucks UK cannot be held responsible for any errors that have been overlooked.

3. QUOTATIONS
Quotations supplied by Pallet Trucks UK shall be valid for acceptance for 30 days from the date of the quotation.

4. PAYMENT TERMS
4.1 As our website has been set up using the industry standard SSL technology, to enable you to pay securely online, we can accept online payments by most major credit cards or debit cards as well as Paypal. We also accept payment by cash, cheque, bankers draft, BACS or CHAPS. Please phone for further details if you wish to pay by any method other than an online payment.

4.2 We reserve the right to delay despatch until we receive confirmation of cleared funds (E.g. Cheque’s take 5 days to clear)

4.3 For account customers: any discounts offered are on the strict understanding that accounts are paid by the due date. We reserve the right to re-invoice any such discounts to accounts that become overdue.

5. PASSING OF TITLE AND RISK
5.1 The risk in the goods shall pass to you on delivery.

5.2 All goods delivered or not, remain our property until payment is received in full.

5.3 Until such time as payment in full is made, you shall retain such goods separately from other goods, and clearly mark them in such a way that they can be readily identified as being our property, and any payment received by you for any sale of such goods must be held in a separate account in trust for us. In the event of non-payment by you for such goods we will, without loss of any rights or remedy, remove from your possession any goods belonging to us in accordance with these conditions. We shall be entitled to enter upon the property where the goods are stored to repossess and remove the same. You hereby grant us irrevocable licence to enter your premises for the said purposes.

6. PRODUCTS
We reserve the right to alter any details, colour or design of products illustrated, without notice, and while every effort is made to describe goods accurately in the catalogue no warranty is given to accuracy, and no responsibility will be accepted for error of misdescription or any resulting loss.

7. VAT
Where applicable all prices quoted are subject to V.A.T. at the current rate.

8. DELIVERY
8.1 Every effort will be made to deliver on time, but any delivery day specified is a best estimate and no liability is accepted for any loss arising from delay or error in the delivery of goods. All deliveries will be charged at the prevailing rates applying at the date of such delivery.

8.2 Claims arising from damages, delay or partial loss in transit must be made in writing to us, so as to reach us within 5 days of receipt of goods.

8.3 All claims with regard to the quality or quantity of the goods shall be made in writing to us so as to reach us within 5 days of receipt of goods, or such goods shall be deemed to comply as to quality and quantity within the terms of the contract.

8.4 You must examine all goods delivered at the time of delivery. We shall not be liable for any loss arising from damage caused to the goods in transit unless loss or damage is noted on the delivery note at the time of delivery.

8.5 If the Customer establishes that any of the goods have not been delivered, have been delivered damaged, are not of the correct quantity, or do not comply with their description, the supplier shall at its option replace with similar goods, any of the goods which are missing, lost or damaged, or do not comply with their description, allow the customer credit for their invoice value, or repair any damaged Goods.

8.6 If the Customer establishes that any of the goods are defective the supplier shall at its option replace with similar goods or repair any defective goods, allow the customer credit for their invoice value or to the extent that the goods are not to specification, assign to the customer (so far as the supplier is able to do so) any warranties given by the manufacturer of the goods.

8.7 Claims in respect of non-delivery must be made in writing so as to reach us within 4 days from receipt of our invoice.

8.8 A delivery charge will be made for each truck unless the truck is collected from our warehouse.

8.9 A fee of £10 will be charged in addition to the standard delivery charge for home address deliveries.

8.10 An additional charge of £20 will be made for attempted / refused delivery and / or an aborted collection. (To avoid this charge, please ensure someone is at the delivery location to receive your order)

9. CANCELLATION CHARGES
A charge will be made on all orders cancelled after the goods have been despatched or notification is not received before the end of business on the day the order was received.

10. RETURNS
Do you have a returns policy? Yes, please contact us before returning any goods. Goods returned without our prior knowledge and authorisation, may not be credited. Some problems came be easily resolved by a short phone call or email message. Any non-faulty goods returned will be subject to a handling charge and carriage charges. Please bear in mind, delivery charges are often partially incorporated within the cost of the item, therefore any returns may be subject to a returns cost exceeding the original delivery charge. Please contact us to obtain a returns number or discuss this further. This policy does not apply to goods that are faulty – Most of our products carry a return to base warranty. (Area limitations may apply). This returns policy is for Business users, consumers rights are not affected by this.

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Pensnett Trading Estate,
Kingswinford,
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11.1 No goods will be delivered to accounts which remain unpaid 14 days after payment is due. Interest will be charged on overdue accounts at the rate of 5% above the Barclays Bank plc base rate from the date the account became due, until payment is received. This does not prevent us from pursuing payment of overdue account at any time after payment becomes due and shall be in addition to, and without prejudice to, any other rights we may have against you.

11.2 We reserve the right to charge you for any legal or collection charges where it is necessary, to obtain payment from you of an overdue account through a third party or Court proceeding.

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We will not be held responsible for the failure or delay in the carrying out of our obligations under the contract which may arise out of any cause outside our reasonable control or inability to procure materials or articles except at higher prices due to any such cause. In such circumstances we shall be entitled by notice to terminate the contract, in whole or in part, without incurring any liability whatsoever to you.

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For the purpose of the Health and Safety at Work act 1974 the customer hereby undertakes to ensure that the goods will be safe and without risks to health and safety when properly used. In particular the customer must examine the goods to establish whether they are safe to use in the condition in which they are delivered, and (without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing) the customer undertakes not to use the goods without first satisfying its public liability and/or employers’ liability insurers or some other person (nor being the customer or an employee of the customer) qualified and competent in such matters that the Brakes, Steering Systems, Tyres, Forks and Hydraulics are safe and without risk to health and safety when properly used and that the goods satisfy all statutory requirements for the time being in force.

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Plan For Any Eventuality – Invest in Spare Parts, say Experts at Pallet Trucks UK

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 Pallet Trucks UK, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of pallet trucks and other manual handling apparatus, is leading the calls for all businesses to be prepared for any eventuality by investing in spare parts and accessories that could save them in case of an emergency.

 With all of the heavy lifting and transporting huge loads, day in, day out, even the most robust pallet trucks can require some additional maintenance and part replacement – but if you don’t have the parts on-site ready to fit in case of a broken or malfunctioning pallet truck, businesses face days of decreased productivity while they wait for a replacement part or truck to arrive. Pallet Trucks UK are urging all businesses to ensure they have an adequate stockpile of spare parts and truck accessories that will ensure, even if the unlikely event of a truck failure, they will be able to continue operations after a brief break to fit the replacement part,

 Phil Chesworth, of Pallet Trucks UK, strongly advocates having an extensive array of wheels, chocks and other accessories, just in case. He says, “We already know that pallet trucks and many of the other forms of manual handling equipment that we stock are incredibly robust and hardwearing. But with the amount of work they carry out on a daily basis, it is expected that eventually they will need some maintenance. A wheel might fail, a handle might need replacing, and we often find that businesses have been caught out by not stocking up on these crucial spare parts.

Pallet Trucks UK Advise Extra Training As 50% of Managers Can’t Identify Incorrect Operation of Hand Pallet Trucks

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Pallet Trucks UK are speaking out on the subject of training and employee safety after a new report found that 50% of managers in a survey couldn’t identify incorrect operation of a hand pallet truck as a hazard.

The survey, which was carried out by Mentor Training, also found that there are 4,500 injuries involving hand pallet trucks and similar handling aids every year. The report then went on to show that, of the 1,300 managers they interviewed, more than half couldn’t spot the signs of incorrect operation, which could potentially be leading to these pallet truck injuries.

Pallet Trucks UK is a celebrated national supplier of manual handling aids like the ones in the report – and they are urging all businesses to be more pro-active and focused on their safety and training policies.

Phil Chesworth, Managing Director of Pallet Trucks UK, says, “These statistics are fairly worrying – they show that many managers can’t spot these risks and therefore can’t act to prevent injuries. Plus, if their managers don’t know how to safely operate this equipment, what chance do the employees have?

Get Things Moving with Skates from Pallet Trucks UK

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In warehouse and construction environments operational efficiency has a direct relationship with profitability. Pallet Trucks UK is committed to helping British businesses boost their bottom lines with a premium quality range of moving skates which help transport heavy equipment or machinery from A to B.

 

Also known as machinery skates, transport skates and shifting skates, the ultra-functional equipment can be used in any scenario where heavier objects need to be relocated. Loads can be easily lifted and secured using a roller crowbar or a jack, then effortlessly rolled away for a safe and streamlined move. For businesses transporting objects on a regular basis access to moving skates has a huge amount of potential to heighten efficiency, productivity and ultimately, profits.
Phil Chesworth, Managing Director of Pallet Trucks UK, says, “The UK economy is currently in the midst of a slightly slump – it’s not expected to be a huge one, but with the aftermath of the election and the prospect of an EU referendum causing doubt among investors, it’s critical for warehouses and construction sites to maximise efficiency wherever possible. A set of moving skates does just this and will drastically minimise equipment and goods transport times across the board.

Lifting and Handling Aids for All Niche Applications with Pallet Trucks UK

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Niche workplaces require niche equipment and when it comes to the best range in Britain, Pallet Trucks UK is ready to deliver. With a huge selection of premium quality equipment designed to service a range of different markets, it’s the go-to site for a pallet truck that fits the job description, to a tee.

 

As well as helping employees carry out tasks faster and more efficiently, the right pallet truck for the job is also an essential part of complying with safety regulations. In the UK alone, the cost of injuries and ill health from current working conditions is estimated at £14.2 billion. Pallet Trucks UK is helping British businesses keep their workplaces safe, productive and injury free with its comprehensive range of pallet trucks for every application.

Phil Chesworth, Managing Director of Pallet Trucks UK, says, “When it comes to running a safe and productive workplace access to the right equipment is paramount. Far too many site managers underestimate the risk of assigning unsuitable trucks to a niche job. Pallet Trucks UK is here to help businesses build up fleet of premium quality pallet trucks that fit the unique needs of their operations. All at the best prices on the British market.

Could Your Business Benefit from a Pallet Truck? Find Out From the Manual Handling Experts at Pallet Trucks UK

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One of the country’s leading suppliers of high-quality pallet trucks is singing the praises of the humble apparatus – stating that its versatility and flexible nature has led it to become one of the most important pieces of equipment any business will invest in. Pallet Trucks UK is a premier provider of manual handling solutions, with pallet trucks making up the bulk of their stock. An integral cog in the machinery of the modern workplace, the experts at Pallet Trucks UK wish to emphasise the fact that these trucks are relied upon across a great number of environments in manufacturing, construction, commerce and retail – and they’ve played a huge part in helping many businesses to grow and expand.

Phil Chesworth, Managing Director of Pallet Trucks UK, says, “The humble pallet truck is one of the most versatile pieces of equipment used in businesses all over the country. They can be used practically anywhere, for many types of lifting and moving. The trucks are most commonly found in industrial settings like warehouses and factories – but they’re also used prominently in medical and chemical plants, as well as docks, farms, supermarkets, distribution centres… you name an industry, and we can guarantee a pallet truck has played a part in its success.