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With the news that prime rents for warehouses in Scotland have jumped three times faster, year on year, than the rest of the UK[1], 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 Pallet Trucks UK. “But it’s still growing faster than England’s, and the risk is that people will start losing staff because they can’t afford to keep them as well as the storage space—which will mean slower picking—and fewer sales.”

The Glasgow area is the place that people are most concerned about, because it’s losing out on space to accommodate manufacturing growth as well as the ever-expanding retail delivery and distribution factions.

Focusing on growing the business means spending more, which will ironically mean that firms will have less money to spend on hardware for the warehouses—such as pallet trucks—as well as stock, and workers to pick the stock.

If the trend picks up in England to the same extent, it’s possible that demand for warehouse space will drop off when it gets too high—and some warehouses with plenty of storage space will stand empty as no company wants to pay that much for space.

“Rents rising too sharply is never a good thing for anyone except the landlord,” added Phil Chesworth. “New warehouse space needs to be built and made affordable, or companies will find themselves entirely priced out of their specialist area.”

[1] http://www.shdlogistics.com/news/warehouse-rental-space-demand-in-scotland-soars

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 have worked with businesses of all sizes and in all sectors, so knows how to meet the needs of their customers. And rough terrain pallet trucks, although many businesses often think they don’t need them, come in handy, leaving many business leaders surprised at how useful they turn out to be.

Designed to be used on rough or uneven surfaces, rough terrain pallet trucks are often found on construction sites and in garden centres. But as warehouses often boast a lot of outdoor space which is not always level and even, rough terrain lift trucks provide added peace of mind that work can be carried out. Really coming into their own during busy periods, rough terrain trucks make light work of carrying and moving stock, where traditional lift trucks and pallet trucks simply cannot.

Phil Chesworth, Managing Director at Midland Bearings, said, “Rough terrain lift trucks are often overlooked by business owners as they think they simply don’t need them. However they’re not just for the traditionally rocky areas like garden centres; they can in fact come in handy in almost any setting, completing fleets of equipment and machinery to ensure continual operation.”

Coming complete with all the same features as traditional pallet trucks, they are robust and reliable thanks to a tough steel frame and long-reaching forks. Generally fitted with pneumatic tyres for added stability and strength, they glide over any surface with ease. Whether it be mud, stones, or a pothole-ridden flooring, managers can rest assured that productivity will be kept up at all times.

With the news that 15 high street stores closed every single day in the first half of 2016, PalletTrucksUK, one of the longest standing suppliers of warehouse and manual handling equipment in the UK, has challenged high street stores to invest in their bottom line in order to keep up with their increasingly competitive online rivals.

There’s no denying that online shopping has become the leading retail method for many. Consumers both young and old have reaped the benefits of online shopping for years, while the introduction of next day delivery has been the real clincher for businesses, getting rid of the pet hate for customers waiting for their items to arrive

Despite this however, there are many who still visit shops in search of their next purchase. And these are the people high street businesses can target according to the experts.

Phil Chesworth, Managing Director of PalletTrucksUK, said, “Businesses solely on the high street may be worried about the up and coming festive season as this can often be make or break for them – either pushing up profits and giving them a boost right before the slower months of January and February, or be the final nail in the coffin if they have been struggling.

“Despite reports of online sales increasing almost on a weekly basis, there are still millions who head to the high street when shopping, so it’s important they don’t count themselves out just because they don’t have a large online presence. In fact, the best way to stay competitive is to invest wisely.”

In this competitive marketplace where industries, fashions and trends move very quickly, it’s important for businesses to stay ahead and keep up with this – which is where bottom line investment comes in. By ensuring that logistics equipment is reliable and stock can be moved quickly will ensure it hits the shelves faster than ever – and may even beat the time it takes for a customer to order an item and wait for it to be delivered.

Logistics and warehouse equipment, such as pallet trucks, moving skates and platform lifts, are all key to ensuring distribution centres, warehouses and large stock rooms run efficiently and are able to cope with demand from customers.

“If high street businesses are concerned about the challenge from online companies, now is the time to do something about it,” added Phil. “It really cannot be emphasised enough the importance of improving the bottom line in order to compete with the increasing challengers set by the online industry.”

PalletTrucksUK is made up of industry experts. The whole team know the products inside out and as a result, is able to advise on the best equipment to suit individual needs