What is a Reach Truck?
Within the realm of material handling and warehousing, reach trucks stand as essential tools. They offer exceptional versatility, designed to excel in vertical lifting and tight aisle navigation. With telescopic forks and an extended reach, these specialised forklifts are adept at accessing and managing goods stored at considerable heights, thereby optimising the utilisation of warehouse […]
Exploring 9 Key Forklift Uses
Forklifts are one of the most popular vehicles for logistics management. They make moving large loads around much easier and are key in ensuring spaces like warehouses and other stock-containing spaces operate to maximum efficiency. The vehicles are also very recognisable, with their name coming from the two arms they usually have, which carry loads. […]
Understanding the Different Types of Forklift
If you work in an industry where you have to move goods around a warehouse, it’s good to know what kinds of products are on the market. Forklifts are an invaluable asset to any logistics company, especially when it comes to organising and moving stock or inventory safety. In this guide, we’ll take you through […]
How To Get A Forklift Licence In The UK
Forklifts are incredibly valuable machines, and they are used in hundreds of different industries ranging from freight and transportation to retail and wholesale. However, not just anyone can operate a forklift, and you actually need to obtain a special licence if you wish to use one in the UK. Luckily, there are some simple steps […]
What Is A Forklift Site Survey & Why is it Important?
When running a warehouse that uses materials handling equipment (MHE) it’s important to know how you can use the space to its full potential. Having a site survey conducted can help you to understand which equipment is best to use and how to use your warehouse or storage space optimally to ensure you are getting […]
Forklift Safety: What You Need to Know
Accidents at the workplace involving the use of forklifts are a common occurrence. Most of the accidents are caused by forklift operators and those in the vicinity not following the rules surrounding forklift safety. If you are in a situation where you need to operate a forklift or work in an environment where the use […]