While some online retailers such as Amazon are examining new high street opportunities and expanding in the physical shopping space, others are struggling. However, insight from handling equipment provider Midland Pallet Trucks, who provides high lift pallet trucks, lift tables, and machinery jacks for warehouses, suggests that there are a number of options that brick-and-mortar …
The UK’s warehouses are at full capacity with retailers stockpiling record amounts of goods ahead of the freshly delayed Brexit – leaving materials handling firm Midland Pallet Trucks to emphasise the importance of the warehouse workhorse, the pallet truck. According to the Confederation of British Industry, stockpiling levels are now at their highest point since …
With all eyes being on the potential order volume that retailers will receive over the upcoming Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping weekend, a UK materials handling equipment firm is issuing a reminder to also ensure that facilities are prepped to handle increased returns during the period. Midland Pallet Trucks, who supply equipment such as …
At a time of year when many warehouses are finding that they don’t have the resources onboard to effectively manage holiday demand, one materials handling expert is looking beyond the next few months to consider ongoing talent availability across the sector. Midland Pallet Trucks questions whether existing warehouse processes and procedures could be contributing towards …
Materials handling firm, Midland Pallet Trucks says that the significant stockpiling trend witnessed earlier in the year is ‘far from over’ as retailers, warehouses and manufacturers once again step up post-Brexit preparations. Signs of panic buying were seen earlier this year as businesses began increasing their imports to negate the need to pay import fees …
One of the UK’s leading materials handling equipment providers has advised that warehouses, retailers and manufacturers across the country start prepping now for the upcoming Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping weekend. Midland Pallet Trucks, who supply some of the country’s busiest enterprises with hand pallet trucks, manual stacker trucks, and lift platforms, is urging …
The UK warehousing sector continues to enjoy a boom in demand as e-commerce continues to drive the need for more and more storage despite Brexit fears. Resulting in 62% of overall demand during the second quarter of 2019, internet-only retail companies accounted for almost half of all take-up during this period. However, warning bells are …
This October marks 2019’s National Forklift Safety Month; an important annual event launched by the Forklift Truck Association (FLTA) to help improve workplace safety and minimise the risk of accidents in warehouses and associated environments. Amongst those voicing their support for the event is materials handling organisation Midland Pallet Trucks, who supplies businesses with quality …
Materials handling experts, Midland Pallet Trucks are urging businesses to place greater focus on safeguarding as plans for a high-tech manufacturing future become closer to reality. Additive manufacturing — the use of 3D printing in place of more traditional processes — is commonly cited as the new frontier of manufacturing, but Midland Pallet Trucks, a …
With automation becoming a significant part of practically every industry, it’s not surprising to see new technologies begin to influence the world of manufacturing and materials handling. Reports show that across the Gulf Cooperation Council specifically — including in nations such as Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates — automated …
With a smart future edging closer and closer, manufacturing stands to be one of the most heavily affected industries. While some may associate this change with disruption, a leading UK-based materials handling equipment provider says that analogue tools and human input will remain key elements in both the creation and the long term success of …
Pallet truck specialists, Midland Pallet Trucks are urging the UK’s retailers to adapt their warehouses in accordance with changing demand as shopping moves away from traditional bricks and mortar locations. Online sales have been transforming the landscape for retailers this summer, with a major boost taking place throughout July 2019 – contradicting earlier predictions from …
