Our Story
Driven by a family commitment to driver safety, our story began in 1999 and has since evolved into a trusted leader in the materials handling equipment industry. Our journey is marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence, delivering comprehensive solutions with unparalleled expertise and dedication.
At SHS, we’re more than just a supplier; we’re your trusted partner, committed to your success and guided by our core family values.
Our Mission
Design: Our dedicated in-house R&D experts craft safety-driven, bespoke and innovative solutions tailored to your unique challenges when required. We place innovation and customer service at the heart of everything we do, ensuring the right solution every time.
Supply: Dedicated Account Managers ensure smooth equipment supply, short lead times and comprehensive operator training to get you up and running quickly.
Maintain: Our nationwide team of certified engineers provides comprehensive servicing and repair maintenance to HSE Industry Standards, keeping your equipment running smoothly and minimising downtime.
A Trusted Brand
Trusted by over 5,000 customers across Logistics, Distribution & Warehousing, Food & Drink Logistics, Retail, and Hire & Construction sectors, we are committed to being a reliable partner dedicated to MOVING YOU FORWARDS.
Our History
1999
Surrey Handling Supplies was founded by Bill & Sue Dunn, specialising in the Magliner® sack truck and other manual handling equipment, becoming a one-stop-shop for operations and warehouse managers.
2003
The name changed to SHS Handling Solutions, and we moved to Buckingham to be in the midlands, to a larger warehouse and to serve our growing customers better.
2010
Relocated to Brackley to a bigger warehouse to accommodate our growth.
2013
Launched Veltruk®, own product brand.
2016
Introduced LIFTEK®, our product category brand.
2017
Expanded our EP dealer/trade network and rented additional warehouse space.
2018
Established our service workshop, now a nationwide network of comprehensively trained engineers.
2019
Expanded our powered equipment range with stackers and pickers.
2020
Reorganised the sales team by territories to reflect SHS’s rapid growth.
2024
Rebranded SHS to reflect our strong legacy and renewed commitment to innovation and excellence.
Our Journey
Watch our journey from the start to today in celebration of 25 years