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• Pallet Trucks UK urges firms to consider forklift safety after tragic deaths result in massive fines Pallet Trucks UK has urged firms using forklift drivers to ensure the safety of their workers, after two businesses were recently fined hundreds of thousands of pounds for the heart-breaking deaths of two of their employees. Derbyshire-based firm Vinyl Compound Ltd was fined £450,000 earlier this month after 19-year old forklift driver Ben Pallier-Singleton was tragically ... Read more
• Warehouses could be heading for a Christmas crunch thanks to Brexit Pallet Trucks UK, one of the UK’s leading manual handling equipment providers, has warned warehouses over the UK that Brexit could lead to a shortage of staff in the period leading up to Christmas. “The pound has fallen lower and lower against the Euro, and overseas workers simply don’t want to work in the UK anymore,” ... Read more
• Rents in warehousing are rising too quickly, warn Pallet Trucks UK With the news that prime rents for warehouses in Scotland have jumped three times faster, year on year, than the rest of the UK, Pallet Trucks UK have warned that the problem won’t go away without help. “Space in Scotland may be cheaper than space in England at the UK,” said Phil Chesworth, Managing Director of ... Read more
• Pallet Trucks UK recommend fire testing be carried out regularly With a fire striking a huge warehouse in Bradford, causing 15 crews to battle the blaze, Pallet Trucks UK has called for warehouse owners and managers to carry out regular fire safety tests to ensure their premises meet safety standards. “Not only did the fire crews have to fight the flames till dawn, they were also ... Read more
• Pallet Trucks UK urge warehouse operators to beef up security In light of recent events including a Kent warehouse being used for an illegal rave, Pallet Trucks UK, one of the UK’s leading names in manual handling equipment, has warned warehouse operatives to keep an eye on their security. “Warehouses are big buildings, and with wide open spaces and equipment that can lift people high in ... Read more
• Warehouse work today is being neglected in favour of a potential future, say Pallet Trucks UK With the news that Amazon have filed a patent for underwater warehouses, Pallet Trucks UK, one of the leading names in manual handling equipment, has warned workers not to neglect the current state of the warehousing market in favour of an uncertain future. “Towards the end of last year, Amazon said they would deploy airships as ... Read more
• Summer holidays can affect your business, says Pallet Trucks UK One of Britain’s leading suppliers of pallet trucks to the warehouse trade, Pallet Trucks UK, have advised employers to keep an eye on productivity as the summer holidays begin. As schoolchildren begin the long break that will see them off school until September, employers have to be aware of the demands this can make on ... Read more
• Pallet Trucks UK begin their summer sale One of the industry’s most recognizable names in manual handling equipment, Pallet Trucks UK, have today officially launched their summer sale. With hundreds of high quality models and makes of warehouse favourites in stock, they’ve offering over £100 off some items. “We have to make room for new stock,” says Phil Chesworth, Managing Director of Pallet ... Read more
• PalletTrucksUK Offers Businesses Advice for Choosing the Right Pallet Truck The world of pallet trucks can seem confusing – but with PalletTrucksUK, it doesn’t have to be. The experts in all things materials handling has offered business leaders and managers advice on choosing the correct pallet truck to suit their needs. With so many options available, it’s all about planning ahead – according to the experts. ... Read more
• Why Rough Terrain Lift Trucks are the Perfect Addition to Fleets Working in a warehouse or factory means machinery is probably part and parcel of daily life. But more often than not, there’s a gap in fleets. PalletTrucksUK, one of the leading online suppliers of pallet trucks and warehouse equipment, has explained why a rough terrain pallet truck could be the missing key for businesses. The experts ... Read more