When temperatures drop, performance can suffer and the risk of downtime increases. Understanding how cold conditions affect handling equipment, and how to reduce those risks, is key to maintaining productivity, safety, and long-term equipment reliability.

Material handling has always played a crucial role in industry — from the early days of warehouses and shipyards to today’s high-tech logistics centres. In the UK, the journey of material handling equipment (MHE) reflects not just technological progress, but also cultural shifts, legal developments, and a growing focus on safety and efficiency.

Whether you're running a single pallet truck or a fleet of powered stackers, here’s everything you need to know about servicing – and how we make it easy for you.

When it comes to material handling, safety should always be a top priority.