Entries by jake

What can Flexi trucks bring to your business?

Forklift designers are constantly enhancing the options they offer to suit the changing needs of modern operations. A mainstay of both industrial and commercial operations, forklifts are a ubiquitous sight in warehouses, distribution centres and logistics hubs. They can increase productivity and performance while improving health and safety on-premises. As a result, the design of […]

What are reach trucks and how can they benefit your business?

Reach trucks are types of forklifts specifically employed to reach goods in an area that has high shelving and narrow aisles. Their most common applications include vast storage areas and warehouses. To optimise the use of space, shelves are usually stacked high, and racking is placed close together leaving little room for manoeuvre. Unlike other […]

What are the benefits of ongoing forklift training for you and your business?

Forklifts are among the most vital types of equipment used in factories, warehouses, and other distribution centres. A dependable solution that improves productivity and makes heavy-duty tasks far easier to perform, it’s not tricky to see why fork trucks are essential however, it is equally important that those who operate them are competent to use […]

Should I buy or hire a forklift truck?

Forklifts are one of the most commonly used types of equipment for handling materials. They are robust and efficient machines that can adapt to various business needs and are used in warehouses, shipyards, loading docks and department stores. The choice to hire or buy a forklift is a significant step for any business. For you […]

What is a counterbalance forklift truck?

With so many types of forklift trucks on the market, designed to carry out a specific need, it’s important that you understand the type of forklift you need, its suitability for the job you need it for, and its capabilities. As counterbalance forklift trucks are among the most commonly used type of trucks across a […]

What is the best forklift brand?

A forklift truck is an essential piece of equipment in warehouses, shipping yards, retail distribution centres, construction sites, loading docks and more, so choosing the right one for your business is essential. When it comes to selecting the best brand for your next forklift purchase, there are many options available on the market today – […]

What is the lifting capacity of the most powerful forklift?

Forklift trucks are probably one of the most useful vehicles that you can find on a building site. Designed to effortlessly lift and reposition cumbersome and heavy loads, forklifts are indispensable when it comes to material handling for all kinds of industries. There are many different types of forklifts that are available for various purposes, […]

What effect will robotics developments have on warehouse workers?

For decades there has been talk of autonomous robotics taking over elements of our lives. As technology develops the capacity for machines to take over what were previously considered difficult manual labour jobs is increasing. Is that such a good thing, however? Are there any benefits of warehouse workers that could make them even more […]

What are the many uses of forklifts?

Forklifts can be some of the most vital parts of any warehouse business or even any business that needs to move goods around at all. Useful for a huge variety of tasks, a forklift can be the most versatile part of any modern workplace. Read on to find out more about what you can use […]