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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...
Ultimate guide to tow tugs and towing solutions for warehouses
If you are looking to streamline or improve your operations, you could benefit from the use of a tow tug, or a fleet of tow tugs in your warehouse, factory or other place of work. Tow tugs are utilised for their flexibility, manoeuvrability, capacity to tow large...
The complete guide to li-ion forklifts
The last ten years have produced an electric revolution in the world of forklift trucks, with more and more of the overall market being taken up by electric motors in a world previously dominated by combustion engines. More than 90% of the under-five-tonne market is...
Working through the pandemic – SHS is still here for you
We hope that you and your families are safe and well. Rather than focus on forklifts, this month we wanted to let you know how we are working at the current time during the coronavirus lockdown. We know that times are tough for many businesses, and we are still here...
The ultimate guide to electric order pickers
Electric order pickers are an efficient piece of equipment, mostly used across large businesses, such as warehouses, shops and storage units, to identify, source and easily collect goods and items, specifically orders, from storage. These are frequently used to fulfil...
A comprehensive guide to li-ion electric forklifts
What are Li-ion forklifts A Li-ion forklift is a forklift that is powered by a Li-ion battery. Lithium-ion batteries are still considered a relatively new technology and were first introduced in 1991 as an alternative to lead acid batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are...