A State-of-the-Art Facility Driving Innovation
At Grant Handling, we were delighted to attend the grand opening of HELI’s new European Headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. As a long-standing partner of HELI, it was an honour to be a part of this milestone event, which also marked the inauguration of their new European Research and Development (R&D) Centre, located within the same facility.
The new 10,000 square metre facility showcases HELI’s commitment to European and other international markets. This significant investment bolsters HELI’s competitive edge in the global market, enhancing its ability to deliver agile innovation and adapt to evolving customer needs. HELI’s expanded focus on R&D is particularly impressive, with the new centre set to drive further advancements in forklift technology coupled to a low-cost production base, ensuring leading products at a competitive price point.
HELI’s reputation as China’s number one forklift manufacturer is well-earned, with their equipment now matching, and in some cases exceeding, the quality of long-established European manufacturers. This expansion strengthens HELI’s presence in the global market, and as their official UK partner, Grant Handling is excited about the opportunities this will bring to our customers.
Grant Handling's Growth
At Grant Handling, we have made significant strides in becoming the UK’s leading provider of premium value material handling equipment. Through both strategic acquisitions and organic growth, we have expanded our capabilities to deliver leading levels of aftermarket support to serve our customers across the UK.
One of the key drivers of this growth has been the increasing demand for electric forklifts, with 3 in 4 counterbalance trucks being electric, businesses are shifting towards more sustainable, cost-effective solutions. HELI’s huge commitment to R&D, will ensure the electric counterbalance offering remains the first choice solution for companies in the UK looking for lower costs of ownership without compromising on quality.
Heli's Commitment to R&D and Electrification
With HELI’s unique industrial chain advantages and technical expertise, we expect the electrification of the forklift market to continue to grow, both in the UK and across Europe. This aligns perfectly with our mission at Grant Handling to provide cost effective solutions that help our customers reduce their carbon footprint and operating costs.
Strengthening Our Partnership with HELI
HELI’s R&D centre, will provide crucial technical support and enable faster responses to local market demands. This will enhance collaboration between R&D and sales teams, allowing us to offer even better service to our UK customers.
The new state of the art parts warehouse will streamline our supply chain. This means faster access to critical components, reducing lead times, especially for slow moving parts, keeping downtime to a minimum.
Looking to the Future
We are proud to have been HELI’s official UK distributor since 2001, and this latest development in Frankfurt reinforces our partnership. The new headquarters and R&D centre will be instrumental in supporting the continued growth of Grant Handling in the UK and HELI’s across Europe and beyond.
As always, Grant Handling remains committed to providing price competitive, high-quality, reliable material handling solutions backed by exceptional service. We look forward to continuing our strong relationship with HELI and together the best solutions for our customers.
