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Looking To the Future: Invest In Manual Handling Aids

11/6/2012 5:58 AM EST  -   Dakota DigitalLtd
The vast majority of businesses have their Christmas contingency plans in place already, and are well-equipped to deal with whatever the festive season may through at them. But the savviest and smartest of managers are already looking far ahead, beyond the Christmas season, to the time when business returns to normal and the profits are reduced after the busiest time of year. Recession and austerity is plaguing the...

Industry Growth For Semi-Automated Trucks

9/11/2012 8:05 AM EST  -   Dakota DigitalLtd
After a sharp fall in 2009, the market for automated handling equipment such as scissor lift trucks, lift tables and manual stacker trucks was not expected to be revitalised so easily. It was expected that the slow-moving industry would take a few years to restore itself and get back on track, or at least remain static, as the recession ebbed and consumers and businesses got back to their best. But despite the...

Pallet Trucks: Rental Vs Purchase

8/11/2012 5:32 AM EST  -   Dakota DigitalLtd
According to recent figures issues by international research company, RedShift, around 10% of the forklift and pallet trucks which are currently in use across Europe have been rented on a short term contract from a third party. Many companies who see these trucks as a vital cog in the machinery of their working processes are choosing to rent, believing that it will cost much...

The Most Extensive Range of Manual Stacker Trucks From Midland Pallet Trucks

5/30/2012 2:50 PM EST  -   Dakota DigitalLtd
With the most extensive range in the UK, Midland Pallet Trucks are one of the country’s most trusted and respected suppliers of pallet trucks and pump trucks. Their experience, which exceeds 20 years in the industry, has seen them supply such manual lifting aids to businesses large and small, helping them to take the next step on the ladder to profit and success. One of their...

Maintain Pallet Trucks With Midland’s Annual Inspection Programme

5/14/2012 6:18 AM EST  -   Dakota DigitalLtd
The regulations that make up the Health and Safety laws in the UK are a vital part of working life for many industries. Jobs that require manual labour carry much legislation to ensure the safety of employees at all times, and those who work in warehouses, factories, distribution centres and construction sites should all be well aware of these issues. One of the largest issues regarding keeping safe in the workplace...

Tenfold increase in profits for Briggs Equipment

3/7/2012 7:19 AM EST  -   Changeworks Communications Ltd
A leading national provider of materials handling solutions has announced a tenfold increase in profits over the past year.

Despite difficult trading conditions and continued economic uncertainty, Briggs Equipment has seen profits rise from £300,000 in 2010 to £3 million in 2011. At the same time, turnover has increased by 17 per cent.

Announcing the figures, CEO Richard Close said that the company was bucking a...

Free high visibility vest to boost forklift hire safety

8/18/2011 9:35 AM EST  -   Changeworks Communications Ltd
In a further effort to improve forklift safety, Briggs Equipment UK Ltd is giving away high visibility vests to its short-term hire (STH) customers.

The Cannock-based firm has been at the forefront of industry efforts to cut the number of accidents involving forklift trucks and other material handling equipment.

According to figures compiled by the Fork Lift Truck Association as part of its National Forklift...

Scissor lifts and scissor tables make your workplace a safer place

4/20/2011 6:29 AM EST  -   TRON Media Limited
Lifting solutions and material handling equipment such as scissor lifts and scissor tables can help your company to comply with manual handling legislation and prevent injuries at work.
Statistics have shown that more than a quarter of all accidents in the work place are caused by not lifting, transporting or supporting  heavy items, such as stock correctly- i.e. by not using any specialist equipment.

One...

Free annual servicing of your materials handling equipment

4/12/2011 10:28 AM EST  -   TRON Media Limited
If you have a mezz floor you’ll need the right materials handling equipment and lifting solutions.  Advanced Handling has a wide range of these including scissor lifts and scissor tables.
Advanced Handling is currently offering a free annual service to all customers who buy any of their materials handling equipment. This ensures your lifting...

Let the experts take care of your materials handling equipment!

4/12/2011 9:01 AM EST  -   TRON Media Limited
It’s vital for materials handling equipment, such as scissor lifts and scissor tables and other lifting solutions to be maintained and serviced by an expert.
If you have invested the time and money into choosing the right piece of materials handling equipment, such as a scissor...