Insights

Our Review of 2019 at SHS Handling Solutions

As the year draws to a close, it's time to take a glance at what's been happening here at SHS Handling, as well as a wider look at what 2019 has brought for the logistics equipment industry in general. We have been lucky enough to enjoy another successful year,...

Taking care of your forklifts this winter

Winters in the UK can be long, tough and unpredictable, and some experts are already warning that the winter of 2019 could be one of the earliest and coldest on record. Can you say that your forklift trucks are ready to get to work in the bitter cold and heavy snow?...

Scissor lifts: The ultimate guide

For warehouse and factory workers, equipment is crucial for daily work life; not only can equipment and work machinery make life easier, but they also allow a worker to complete their tasks safely. In 2018, it was estimated that more than 22% of all...

Material Handling

Maximise Efficiency with the Right Pallet Truck for Your Pallets

Selecting the Ideal Handling Equipment to Complement Your Pallets When it comes to warehouse efficiency and safe operations, selecting the right handling equipment for your pallets is just as important as knowing your pallet dimensions. Matching the correct pallet...

Manual vs. Electric – which pallet truck should you choose?

Pallet trucks, whether a manual pallet truck or electric, also called pallet pumps or jacks, are a type of forklift used in warehouse environments to move pallets. They are essential in warehouses and storage facilities because they save time, increase efficiency and...

Are pallet trucks covered by LOLER and other pallet truck servicing questions?

A pallet truck is defined as a wheeled trolley that is engineered to both lift and move pallets. The built-for-purpose material handling solutions have tapered forks that are specially designed to be able to slot underneath a pallet. Pallet trucks also have pump...

What is the EP JX vertical order picker range, and how can they help your business?

If your business is involved in the shipping and handling of packages, you'll know how essential it is that orders are picked in as accurate and efficient a way as possible. This is where an EP order picker comes in. The foundation of a successful logistics operation...

How to get the most from your warehouse space using pallet trucks and stackers

In a warehouse, space is everything. Pallet trucks and stackers can help you make the most of it. Space represents a premium that must always be optimised for business growth and warehouse development. Not only does it directly impact your success as a business and...

Trends for the electric forklift industry and warehousing in 2022

The last few years have been a period of unprecedented flux for the world as a whole, and the electric forklift industry and logistics was no exception. First, the pandemic and lockdowns caused an enormous backlog of production in industrial centres, then the economic...

Everything you need to know about stainless steel and galvanised pallet trucks

If you've been browsing, looking for a pallet truck for sale, you may have noticed both stainless steel pallet trucks and galvanised pallet trucks are available. But what are they, what's so special about them, what kind of businesses use them, and are they worth your...

How to Keep Your Warehouse Safe & Productive

As a warehouse manager, what is the most critical factor for you, safety or productivity? Well, the obvious answer is both, isn’t it? However, some warehouse managers often mistake the two as mutually exclusive and forgo even the most basic safety measures in favour...

Preparing Your Supply Chain For The Festive Period

To those of you who aren’t initiates in the world of the supply chain, you’re probably thinking: Christmas is (at the time of writing) 109 days away, why panic? But professionals in the logistics arena know all too well that this time of year is when things begin to...