Basic care and regular maintenance are the mainstays of keeping your pallet truck running smoothly and problem free year after year. We recommend that these checks are carried out once a year as standard. 1. Inspect push rods and load wheel brackets – while performing this visual check look for any signs of damage or …
Midland Pallet Trucks, one of the UK’s premier suppliers of manual handling equipment, is backing the government’s new scheme which aims to invest £100m in helping English companies strengthen domestic supply chains, bringing manufacturing back to Britain and safeguarding thousands of jobs all over the country. The trend for ‘reshoring’, bringing companies back to Britain …
There’s no question that pallet trucks can be incredibly useful for your business. They are less prohibitively expensive and more nimble in smaller spaces than alternatives such as forklifts, and it is strengths like these that have allowed pallet trucks to really make the difference to the productivity and efficiency of businesses the length and …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
With extensive and varied ranges of pallet trucks available to choose from, getting the right solution for use within a workplace can require a lot of research and consideration. There are many different aspects of the job to consider before investing in such equipment, all of them as important as the next. By examining everything …
