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DD for Davis

DD for Davis

BREXIT, Top Stories, UK Today
Brexit Secretary David Davis quits David Davis has resigned as Brexit Secretary, complaining that the government's agreed policy makes it look "less and less likely" that the UK will leave the customs union and the single market. Theresa May faces MPs later, as she outlines the plan discussed by the cabinet, with critics complaining that it will lead to a "soft" Brexit. Mr Davis - who was followed in his resignation by junior minister Steve Baker - said the UK could be left in "at best a weak negotiating position". But the prime minister said she didn't agree and thanked Mr Davis "warmly" for his work. BBC political editor Laura Kuenssberg says another key Leave campaigner, Environment Secretary Michael Gove, is favourite to take on the Brexit brief, which includes leading negotiati...
Linde introduces Vertilight

Linde introduces Vertilight

Industry, Latest, Manufacturer
Linde Material Handling, Europe’s leading manufacturer of forklift trucks, has launched two new lighting products after the sales success of its BlueSpot lighting system. The forklift truck provider has recently introduced Vertilight and LED Stripes, which can be retrofitted onto its trucks and are also available on new vehicles. Linde Vertilight is a new lighting feature which provides safety while storing and retrieving goods, for high-bay shelves. It consists of LED lights arranged in a semi-circle, mounted onto the truck’s mast. Unlike regular work lights, these lights do not produce a spotlight cone when working at shelves; instead they produce a wide-area, uniform and glare-free light which provides maximum illumination of the area. At 6,500 Kelvin, the colour temperature of ...
The Perfect Storm

The Perfect Storm

General, Handling, Industry, Logistics, Top Stories
Speaking at this week’s United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) Annual Awards Lunch, Peter Ward – UKWA’s CEO, warned that global political and economic uncertainty allied to societal shifts and changing consumer behaviour is creating “a perfect storm that is driving an unprecedented pace of change within the logistics sector.” However, he added, the future offers tremendous opportunities for those companies capable of adapting their working practices to the needs of the modern commercial landscape. Peter Ward said: “The continued demise of the high street means that retailers are having to face up to the challenge of re-shaping their routes to market to meet the ever-increasing demands of technology-enabled consumers. As a result, logistics has become ‘the new retail’. “But,...
Hawthorne at 30

Hawthorne at 30

Dealer, Featured, General, Latest, News, Top Stories
Established in 1983, Hawthorne has supplied the forklift industry with quality used forklift trucks for the last 35 years and is still owned and managed by the Forsyth family.   They have been located at our current site since 2000 and continue to supply the trade and end users with a wide variety of the most popular makes & models. Toyota / Linde / Yale / Hyster / Mitsubishi / Caterpillar / Komatsu / TCM / Kalmar / Nissan / Daewoo / JCB / Manitou are just some of the manufacturers we stock. Daniel Forsyth said "As an independent dealer, we can advise you on the best machine for the job. We also specialise in  the export of quality used forklift trucks to dealers all over the world." ​"We have a fully equipped, dedicated workshop to carry out any necessary repairs to our...
Nexen breaks new Ground

Nexen breaks new Ground

Featured, Latest, Manufacturer, News, Top Stories
Nexen launches rough-terrain models Suffolk, United Kingdom Nexen has expanded its product portfolio with the addition of 2WD and 4WD rough-terrain machines. Designed to work in some of the toughest applications with capacities from 1,800 kg to 5,000 kg, these trucks provide superior performance in extreme conditions. The 2WD 1,800 kg, 2,500 kg and 3,500 kg capacities feature a jaw-type 100% differential lock with a power shift transmission that provides ultimate traction during inclement weather conditions. They are powered by the proven Mitsubishi S4S engines. The 5,000kg model features the Deutz EU3B. The compact range has been specifically designed to work where space is at a premium. The 4WD models are equipped as standard with a fully tilting overhead guard to ensure eas...
In Need of a New Website?

In Need of a New Website?

Business, Dealer, Featured, Industry, Latest, News, Uncategorized
When it comes to developing a website to promote the various services and products offered by the forklift industry a knowledge of the trade is essential and we have a wealth of experience that spans over the last decade. ​We offer a service and understanding of our industry unrivalled by other website developers The Forklift Shop can assist you with all your website design needs. Whether you want a basic level business website or a fully functional e-commerce platform with which to sell your products and services online. ​​View some of our recent work. WHY US? ​With many years of project management experience and a strong understanding of marketing, branding and design, The Forklift Shop will guide you through the minefield of website development; most importantly we understand fork...
Combilift

Combilift

Featured, Industry, Manufacturer, News
Here at The Forklift Shop we have always been big fans of Combilift. We admire the company, the products, the corporate image and of course the colour GREEN Over the years our team have sold many used Combilifts all over the world, the furthest away being to a used forklift dealer in Zimbabwe! And this is why we were delighted to read recently about the official opening of the company’s new HQ in Monaghan, Ireland Built at a cost of €50 million, the investment in the new 46,500 sq. m. (500,000 sq. ft) facility will allow Combilift to realise its ambitious growth plans. Martin McVicar, Managing Director said: “We have employed an additional 230 people since we announced our plans for this factory in 2015 and the combination of this state of the art production plant and the growing ...
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