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Moving from Diesel and Gas Forklifts to Electric
With the cost of living increasing and the ever-growing desire for businesses to become sustainable, you may be thinking about switching to an Electric forklift truck from an Internal combustion powered forklift. Before you switch over from to electric you will have...
What to know about the red diesel ban
As of the 1st April, filling up your forklift truck with red diesel fuel is no longer permitted within the Material Handling sector. These changes have been brought in by the government to reduce the impact of harmful emissions put out into the air and encourage...
Lead Acid Battery Tips
A lead acid battery typically lasts for five years from single-shift operation. The life of your battery can however be extended through proper care, maintenance, and checks, to a total life span of 10 years. Below is a list of tips to ensure you get the most out of...
Heli Exportation Exceeds 60,000 Units in 2021
HELI achieved a new record of annual output and sales volume, leading the Chinese forklift industry once again. On December 6th, 2021, HELI held a ceremony to celebrate the cumulative shipment exceeding 60,000 units. Over the past year, a number of challenges arose...
Grant Handling extends support to all James Burrell sites
Grant Handling, a leading material handling supplier, has seen its long-standing relationship with James Burrell extended to include the growing builders' merchant Ossett, Rotherham and York branches. The move comes as Grant Handling celebrates 25 years as the...
Benefits of Choosing Contract Hire
How do I know if this is the best option for me? With the choice of multiple options of finance, it can be difficult to decide which type will meet your business needs best. Contract hire is a form of finance whereby you can fund the use of the forklift for a long...
Tips for looking after your forklift this winter
It’s that time of year when the weather starts getting worse. Using a forklift outside in the bad winter weather can pose a wider range of risks to your employees’ safety and pedestrians in the area. The harsher weather conditions such as the snow, ice and rain are...
Grant investment brings new levels of service excellence to value segment
Grant Handling, a leading material handling specialist, has seen a major investment in its UK operation aimed at taking its high-quality local service to a national audience. The changes, that have resulted in enhancements across all areas of Grant’s operation, have...