One of the UK’s leading experts on manual handling and all things pallet trucks is advising those managing the equipment for factories, warehouses and other industrial settings to invest in a weighing scale pallet truck to save themselves time and money in the long and short-term. Phil Chesworth, of Midland Pallet Trucks, one of the …
Investing in new equipment for a business can be a tough decision for any manager or owner. Consideration must be given to potential benefits, while examining how the advantages such new equipment might afford. Pallet trucks have been used in warehouse or factory environments for many years, helping to transport heavy or cumbersome goods from …
According to a logistics market report the UK’s warehouse property stock will have vanished by the end of the decade, due to demands from internet retailers. Midland Pallet Trucks, one of the UK’s leading providers of pallet and pump trucks, is urging businesses to make the most of the space they have available by investing …
It’s been 18 months since new mandatory carbon reporting came into play for UK businesses – and organisations all over the country have made great strides in reducing their CO2 and GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions. But there is always room for improvement, especially when it comes to being environmentally-friendly, and one of the UK’s leading …
The Health and Safety Executive has identified that the loading and unloading of goods is the highest risk activity commonly carried out in the most areas of industry. It can account for up to 30% of all workplace transport accidents, and cost businesses millions in insurance costs and sick pay. In the run up to …
As the first ever train to use the old Silk Roads set off from the UK last week, Midland Pallet Trucks, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of pallet trucks, lift platforms and drum loaders, has welcomed this huge boost for the British economy as the Brexit negotiations begin. The train, which signals the start …
With online trading becoming a more prominent factor in the retail world, Midland Pallet Trucks, one of the country’s leading providers of pallet trucks and lifting solutions to a range of sectors, is highlighting the extensive benefits of semi-electric pallet trucks for ecommerce businesses of all sizes. Strong, robust and able to safely lift and …
The controlled, dry environment within many warehouses and factories is perfect for hand pallet trucks made from epoxy-coated steel, but what about when conditions are that little bit more adverse? Docks and harbours often mean that equipment must be ready to battle the elements, and the highly sterilised and hygienic environments in the chemical and …
It may be coming up to the season of love, but Midland Pallet Trucks, one of the UK’s most successful providers of pallet trucks, trolleys and skates to the country’s workforce, has underlined how well pallet trucks and workers go together in the work place. At first glance, human beings and pallet trucks may not …
A pump truck, also known as a pallet truck, plays a vital role in the day to day operations of millions of companies worldwide. For those who haven’t yet mechanised their materials handling requirements or are putting off investing in more modern machinery, it is essential to recognise the business benefits of a suitable pallet …
The manufacturing industry welcomed expedient news earlier this month as the government unveiled its 2016 summer budget. Rather than drop the Annual Investment Allowance down to £25,000 as planned it will remain at £200,000 for the remainder of this parliament. Midland Pallet Trucks is helping businesses leverage opportunity to upgrade equipment inventories with an A-grade …
One of the country’s leading providers of pallet trucks and lifting solutions has highlighted the long-term benefits of investing in high-quality equipment throughout a workplace. Midland Pallet Trucks is a premium supplier of manual handling equipment and is a strong advocate of choosing equipment that will offer long-term cost benefits as well as boosted productivity …
