Month: January 2021

Acclaim has recently acquired our fellow Hyundai Dealer, Euro Trucks Direct (South) Ltd who we welcome into the Acclaim family. Euro Trucks were founded by Brian Hamblin in 2004 and are the original importer for Hyundai Materials Handling in the UK. Since its inception, Euro Trucks have continued to develop a strong reputation within the Materials Handling Equipment industry for outstanding customer service. The business itself is built upon the same principles of Acclaim and it is for this reason combined with its strong financial base that we have strengthened our links with this thriving firm. Acclaim and Euro Trucks come together forged off the back of similar culture and ethos respectively which means that Euro Trucks will dovetail well into Acclaim’s operations. Euro Trucks...

Used forklift dealership, Trucks Direct UK has reported an overall increase in the demand for material handling equipment during the pandemic. With business changing in 2020 to keep up with the demand of online shopping and other logistical changes brought by COVID-19, Trucks Direct UK has recognised a sharp increase in demand for used forklifts. With the need to provide units with minimal downtime, businesses are choosing to look for reliable used dealerships so that they can benefit from fast turnaround rather than waiting for forklifts that they need urgently. Company director, Tony Bellerby said: ‘’It is with great thanks to our business model and strong relationships in the industry that we have been able to purchase units fast to keep up with demand. Our trained team has be...