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Here you will find all of our most recent guides and news. Our materials handling guides are designed to make your job easier. From safety using forklifts to the use of access platforms, and even the most recent regulatory standards on crucial topics like Red Diesel and legally obligated plant training in the workplace, we have it all. Technical guidelines, specifications and operational instructions are just some of the posts you’ll find here. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require further assistance or information. If you have any ideas for guides that we can create to assist you, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact our experienced team for additional information by calling 01708 861 414, sending an email to enquiries@acclaimhandling.com, or filling out our contact form.

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Safety Tips For Forklift Operators

November 2024 / Guide

Safety Tips For Forklift Operators

Should I Train As A Forklift Operator Or Instructor?

October 2024 / Guide

Should I Train As A Forklift Operator Or Instructor?

What Is The Difference Between Leasing & Hiring A Forklift?

October 2024 / Guide

What Is The Difference Between Leasing & Hiring A Forklift?

Top 5 Reasons to Choose Acclaim Handling for your Forklift Needs

October 2024 / Guide

Top 5 Reasons to Choose Acclaim Handling for your Forklift Needs

5 Key Benefits of Electric Forklifts Over Diesel

October 2024 / Guide

5 Key Benefits of Electric Forklifts Over Diesel

Essential Forklift Safety Tips Every Operator Should Know

October 2024 / Guide

Essential Forklift Safety Tips Every Operator Should Know

Electric Forklifts: Are They Worth It?

October 2024 / Guide

Electric Forklifts: Are They Worth It?

If you use a forklift regularly in your business and need to upgrade, you’ve probably considered ...

A Guide to Fork Extensions

September 2024 / Guide

A Guide to Fork Extensions

Forklifts are the backbone of material handling operations, and their versatility can be further ...

A Comprehensive Guide to Forklift Attachments

September 2024 / Guide

A Comprehensive Guide to Forklift Attachments

In this blog post, we'll explore the different types of forklift attachments commonly used in the...

Should I Repair or Replace My Forklift?

September 2024 / Guide

Should I Repair or Replace My Forklift?

If you’re dealing with a faulty forklift, it’s not always obvious whether you should send it off ...

Plant Equipment, Should I buy, lease or hire it?

September 2024 / Guide

Plant Equipment, Should I buy, lease or hire it?

If you are in the market for plant equipment, one of the most critical decisions you will make is...

Why should I purchase a forklift?

September 2024 / Guide

Why should I purchase a forklift?

A forklift is a valuable investment for any business that handles heavy loads on a regular basis....

Why are my forklift service costs increasing?

August 2024 / Guide

Why are my forklift service costs increasing?

Business owners around the world are finding themselves faced with rising costs, which can be cha...

Carpetright Case Study: Flooring and Forklifts

August 2024 / Guide

Carpetright Case Study: Flooring and Forklifts

In this blog post, we'll explore the different types of forklift attachments commonly used in the...

A charging guide for a Lithium-Ion forklift

July 2024 / Guide

A charging guide for a Lithium-Ion forklift

Lithium-ion batteries are becoming increasingly popular in the forklift industry due to their lon...

Prioritising Workplace Safety in the Forklift Industry

June 2024 / Guide

Prioritising Workplace Safety in the Forklift Industry

In the fast-paced world of the forklift industry, safety is of utmost importance. With heavy mach...

The Importance of Comprehensive Forklift Training

May 2024 / Guide

The Importance of Comprehensive Forklift Training

Forklift training is not just a legal requirement; it is an essential investment in creating a se...

Where can I get LPG gas for my Gas Forklift or Plant Machinery?

May 2024 / Guide

Where can I get LPG gas for my Gas Forklift or Plant Machinery?

There are several options for obtaining LPG (liquid propane gas) for your gas forklift or plant m...

What is PUWER and why should I care?

April 2024 / Guide

What is PUWER and why should I care?

If you own or operate machinery in the workplace, you need to be familiar with PUWER. PUWER stand...

Should I buy New or Used Warehouse Equipment?

April 2024 / Guide

Should I buy New or Used Warehouse Equipment?

When it comes to purchasing warehouse equipment, one of the most important decisions you'll make ...

The Power and Versatility of Access Platforms

April 2024 / Guide

The Power and Versatility of Access Platforms

In today's rapidly evolving industries, the need for safe and efficient access to elevated areas ...

Ultimate Guide to Forklift Daily Checks

March 2024 / Guide

Ultimate Guide to Forklift Daily Checks

In this guide, we will discuss why forklift daily checks are so important, how to conduct a daily...

Ultimate Guide to Saving Energy in the Warehouse

February 2024 / Guide

Ultimate Guide to Saving Energy in the Warehouse

Saving energy in a warehouse can be challenging due to the nature of the operations, which often ...

The Crucial Role of First Aid Training in the Workplace

February 2024 / Guide

The Crucial Role of First Aid Training in the Workplace

In this blog post, we'll explore the importance of first aid training in the workplace and its pr...

How to look after your forklift's tyres during winter

January 2024 / Guide

How to look after your forklift's tyres during winter

Winter can be a challenging time for forklift operators, as the cold weather and snow can take a ...

Our Partnership with Earnshaw Engineering

January 2024 / News

Our Partnership with Earnshaw Engineering

Acclaim Handling has announced a new partnership with Earnshaw Engineering based in Hampshire.

Prioritising Warehouse Safety

January 2024 / Guide

Prioritising Warehouse Safety

Implementing these resolutions should contribute to a safer and more secure warehouse environment...

Why the Festive Period Can Be Tough on Mental Health

December 2023 / Guide

Why the Festive Period Can Be Tough on Mental Health

The holiday season is often painted with images of joy, togetherness, and festive cheer. However,...

Why fork extensions may be needed on a forklift

November 2023 / Guide

Why fork extensions may be needed on a forklift

Fork extensions are attachments that are added to the forks of a forklift to increase the length ...

What is a Thorough Examination?

October 2023 / Guide

What is a Thorough Examination?

A thorough examination is a detailed inspection and testing process that is carried out on certai...

Our Partnership with Precon Products

October 2023 / News

Our Partnership with Precon Products

Acclaim Handling has announced a new partnership with Precon Products based in Sittingbourne.

Our Partnership with Horndean Tyres

October 2023 / News

Our Partnership with Horndean Tyres

Acclaim Handling has announced a new partnership with Horndean Tyres based in Waterlooville.

How to make a forklift road legal

September 2023 / Guide

How to make a forklift road legal

To make a forklift road legal, it typically needs to be equipped with several safety features, su...

Our Partnership with Curtis Packaging

September 2023 / News

Our Partnership with Curtis Packaging

Acclaim Handling has announced a new partnership with Curtis Packaging based in Redhill, Surrey.

Forklift Safety Devices

August 2023 / Guide

Forklift Safety Devices

Forklifts are commonly used in warehouses, construction sites, and other industrial settings to m...

Our Partnership with Southampton Freight Services

August 2023 / News

Our Partnership with Southampton Freight Services

Acclaim Handling has announced a new partnership with Southampton Freight Services international ...

Why it's better to use an Accredited Centre for Mental Health First Aid Training

July 2023 / Guide

Why it's better to use an Accredited Centre for Mental Health First Aid Training

Using an accredited centre for mental health first aider training is generally considered to be t...

Ultimate Guide to buying a new Forklift Truck

June 2023 / Guide

Ultimate Guide to buying a new Forklift Truck

Choosing the right forklift truck can have a significant impact on your business's efficiency and...

Why you should use cleaning equipment instead of expensive alternatives

May 2023 / Guide

Why you should use cleaning equipment instead of expensive alternatives

Warehouse floors can take a lot of abuse, and over time, they can become dirty and stained, leadi...

Mental Health First Aid in the UK

May 2023 / Guide

Mental Health First Aid in the UK

Mental health is a pressing concern in the UK. One in four people experience mental health proble...

How to Reduce Pedestrian Accidents Around Forklifts

April 2023 / Guide

How to Reduce Pedestrian Accidents Around Forklifts

Forklifts are powerful and versatile machines that are commonly used in warehouses, manufacturing...

Electric Forklift for Hire - Choose the Best Option for Your Business

March 2023 / Guide

Electric Forklift for Hire - Choose the Best Option for Your Business

Electric Forklift for Hire - Choose the Best Option for Your Business

Where to Find Quality Forklifts for Sale

March 2023 / Guide

Where to Find Quality Forklifts for Sale

Looking for a reliable new forklift for sale? Checkout our range of forklift for sale at Acclaim ...

How to calculate slosh in an IBC

March 2023 / Guide

How to calculate slosh in an IBC

Intermediate bulk containers, or IBCs, are large containers designed to store and transport bulk ...

Electric Forklifts for Sale: The Future of Material Handling

March 2023 / Guide

Electric Forklifts for Sale: The Future of Material Handling

If you're in the market for a forklift, you may be wondering which type is best suited for your b...

Forklift Truck Hire Near Me - The Benefits of Choosing Acclaim Handling

March 2023 / Guide

Forklift Truck Hire Near Me - The Benefits of Choosing Acclaim Handling

If you're looking for ‘forklift truck hire near me’, Acclaim Handling can provide you with reliab...

Finding the Best Forklift Counterbalance Training Near Me

March 2023 / Guide

Finding the Best Forklift Counterbalance Training Near Me

If you work in a warehouse, construction site, or any other industry that requires material handl...

Looking For Forklift Refresher Training? Let Us Help!

March 2023 / Guide

Looking For Forklift Refresher Training? Let Us Help!

If you work in an industrial or warehouse setting, chances are you have seen forklifts in action....

Capacity Deration: the Key to Maintaining a Healthy Battery

February 2023 / Guide

Capacity Deration: the Key to Maintaining a Healthy Battery

There are many factors that affect a battery’s capacity, some of which are obvious and others tha...

Telehandler training courses

February 2023 / Guide

Telehandler training courses

Our expert instructors provide comprehensive instruction on the safe and efficient use of telehan...

Banksmen- What Role Do Banksmen Play In Construction?

January 2023 / Guide

Banksmen- What Role Do Banksmen Play In Construction?

There are several factors involved in construction, but many seldom hear of banksmen. This blog w...

What Does Forklift Servicing Involve?

January 2023 / Guide

What Does Forklift Servicing Involve?

If you were wondering what steps are involved in maintaining and servicing a forklift, this blog ...

10 Tips to Reduce Damage in your Forklift Operations

December 2022 / Guide

10 Tips to Reduce Damage in your Forklift Operations

Forklifts are an essential piece of equipment in many industrial and manufacturing settings, but ...

Training with FB Chain

December 2022 / News

Training with FB Chain

The training was focused for our apprentices and engineers coming into the industry. They had a t...

A Guide to Safety When Transporting Liquid Loads

November 2022 / Guide

A Guide to Safety When Transporting Liquid Loads

When it comes to handling and transporting liquid loads, safety is of the utmost importance.

Forklift Training- What Are The Steps For Getting Your Forklift License?

November 2022 / Guide

Forklift Training- What Are The Steps For Getting Your Forklift License?

Forklift training can often be stressful, especially if you don’t know what to expect. This blog ...

Acclaim Handling Announce Partnership with Ahmarra Doors Solutions

October 2022 / News

Acclaim Handling Announce Partnership with Ahmarra Doors Solutions

Acclaim Handling Announce Partnership with Ahmarra Doors Solutions

Types of Forklifts- What is a Reach Truck And Its Benefits?

October 2022 / Guide

Types of Forklifts- What is a Reach Truck And Its Benefits?

If you’re in a workplace with forklifts or want to learn more about the different types of forkli...

Forklifts- What Are The Different Types of Forklifts?

October 2022 / Guide

Forklifts- What Are The Different Types of Forklifts?

If you’ll be working in a warehouse or are interested in forklifts, this blog will discuss the di...

Pallet Stacker- A Guide To Receiving a Pallet Stacker Certification

October 2022 / Guide

Pallet Stacker- A Guide To Receiving a Pallet Stacker Certification

If you’ll be working in a warehouse and need to receive a Pallet Stacker license, this blog will ...

What are the Five Steps Involved in Forklift Training?

September 2022 / Guide

What are the Five Steps Involved in Forklift Training?

If you were thinking of getting your forklift license but aren’t sure what the process is, this b...

A Guide to the Types of Pallet Stackers

September 2022 / Guide

A Guide to the Types of Pallet Stackers

If you’ve ever worked with a forklift, you’ve probably had to use a pallet stacker. This guide wi...

What is a Powered Pallet Truck (PPT Truck)?

September 2022 / Guide

What is a Powered Pallet Truck (PPT Truck)?

You’ve likely heard of a forklift and pallet truck, but what exactly is a ppt truck? This guide w...

How to Get Your Forklift License

September 2022 / Guide

How to Get Your Forklift License

Working in a warehouse or factory floor will often require using a forklift. There are several ty...

Promotion of Lee Burt

September 2022 / News

Promotion of Lee Burt

We are delighted to announce the promotion of Lee Burt to Service Director!

The Steps For Receiving Your Forklift License

August 2022 / Guide

The Steps For Receiving Your Forklift License

If you’ll be working on a factory floor or anywhere that requires the use of a forklift, this blo...

A Guide To The Fundamentals Of Fork Lift Truck Training

August 2022 / Guide

A Guide To The Fundamentals Of Fork Lift Truck Training

If you’re new to operating forklifts, this guide will cover the basics of fork lift truck trainin...

The Importance of PPE

July 2022 / Guide

The Importance of PPE

PPE (personal protective equipment) is vital in a working world, especially in our industry.

A Guide to Working at Height

June 2022 / Guide

A Guide to Working at Height

Working at height is one of the biggest causes of fatalities and major injuries. In the UK during...

Happy 40th Birthday to us!

May 2022 / News

Happy 40th Birthday to us!

40 years of success built on quality customer service. Today marks the 40th year since our compan...

A Guide to Fork Safety

April 2022 / Guide

A Guide to Fork Safety

Fork safety is paramount in the workplace. Last year, HSE estimated 1.7 million workers were in i...

Forklift Truck Pre-Shift Checks

March 2022 / Guide

Forklift Truck Pre-Shift Checks

It is recommended that pre-shift checks are carried out daily before you start operating a forkli...

Testimonial from Wessex Resins & Adhesives

March 2022 / News

Testimonial from Wessex Resins & Adhesives

Acclaim Handling announce partnership with Wessex Resins & Adhesives Wessex Resins & Adhesives we...

Promotion of Steve Frost

March 2022 / News

Promotion of Steve Frost

We are delighted to announce the promotion of Steve Frost to Managing Director of Sales and Opera...

Red Diesel Reform and what it means for your business

February 2022 / Guide

Red Diesel Reform and what it means for your business

The UK became the first major economy in the world to pass laws guaranteeing an end to its contri...

Working out Slope Gradients for Powered Pallet Trucks

January 2022 / Guide

Working out Slope Gradients for Powered Pallet Trucks

Ensuring that any powered pallet truck (PPT) that you invest in is suitable for your application ...

Acclaim Handling announce partnership with Moove Lubricants

January 2022 / News

Acclaim Handling announce partnership with Moove Lubricants

Acclaim Handling announce partnership with Moove Lubricants! Moove Lubricants is a world class ma...

Measuring for Replacement Forks

December 2021 / Guide

Measuring for Replacement Forks

Measuring for Replacement Forks It is a legal requirement to replace your forks. This is to make ...

Our Apprenticeship Scheme

November 2021 / News

Our Apprenticeship Scheme

Apprenticeship Forklift Engineer Scheme Our apprenticeship scheme was founded in 1990 and is the ...

What can you expect when working with Acclaim Handling?

October 2021 / News

What can you expect when working with Acclaim Handling?

When working with our clients, we strive ourselves on high quality service, not just during but a...

Driver Trainer Co-ordinator Vacancy

September 2021 / News

Driver Trainer Co-ordinator Vacancy

Acclaim Handling are looking for a Driver Training Coordinator to join the busy and growing Drive...

We are hiring a Technical Manager

September 2021 / News

We are hiring a Technical Manager

We are hiring! Acclaim Handling Ltd are looking for someone to join the team as our Technical Man...

We are hiring HGV Class 1 Driver Operator

August 2021 / News

We are hiring HGV Class 1 Driver Operator

As a result of growth, Acclaim Handling Ltd are recruiting for a HGV Class 1 Driver Operator, bas...

We are hiring Field Service Engineers

July 2021 / News

We are hiring Field Service Engineers

Fork safety is paramount in the workplace. Last year, HSE estimated 1.7 million workers were in i...

Do you know why you must train your staff?

May 2021 / Guide

Do you know why you must train your staff?

Why must I train my staff? In order to comply with general duties under the Health and Safety at ...

Do forklift certificates have an expiry date?

May 2021 / Guide

Do forklift certificates have an expiry date?

Unlike a driving licence, forklift certificates don’t actually run out. However, it is a recommen...

The Clean Energy Forklift Revolution

April 2021 / Guide

The Clean Energy Forklift Revolution

Forklifts have been around for generations. Our need for equipment that do the heavy lifting has ...

Acclaim Grows by expanding Merseyside service center

March 2021 / Guide

Acclaim Grows by expanding Merseyside service center

We are pleased to announce that we have strengthened our growing network of depots with the expan...

Operator & Instructor Training remain open

February 2021 / News

Operator & Instructor Training remain open

For some organisations, training has slid down the priority list of company operations and this o...

Acclaim Handling increases service presence on the South Coast

January 2021 / News

Acclaim Handling increases service presence on the South Coast

Acclaim Handling increases service presence on the South Coast Acclaim has recently acquired our ...

What’s Included In a Materials Handling Site Survey?

December 2020 / Guide

What’s Included In a Materials Handling Site Survey?

What is included in a site survey? A site survey is one of our trained industry professionals vis...

Acclaim Handling Achieves SafePQQ Certification

October 2020 / News

Acclaim Handling Achieves SafePQQ Certification

We are proud to announce that Acclaim Handling has now also achieved SafeContractor SafePQQ verif...

Could Virtual Reality be the future of Forklift Training?

October 2020 / Guide

Could Virtual Reality be the future of Forklift Training?

As virtual reality becomes more common in our personal lives, it may also become common in our pr...

How Do Stair Climbing Trolleys Work?

September 2020 / Guide

How Do Stair Climbing Trolleys Work?

Question: How do Stair Climbing Trolleys work? Answer: A Powered stair climbing trolley works via...

Specialist Forklift Trucks & Accessories

August 2020 / Guide

Specialist Forklift Trucks & Accessories

The aim of this blog is to provide a brief overview of the different types of specialist fork lif...

Top Health & Safety Accreditation Awarded to Acclaim Handling

July 2020 / News

Top Health & Safety Accreditation Awarded to Acclaim Handling

Here at Acclaim Handling, we are pleased to announce that we have been awarded an accreditation f...

Coronavirus Update from Acclaim Handling – Dated 25/03/2020

March 2020 / News

Coronavirus Update from Acclaim Handling – Dated 25/03/2020

Fork safety is paramount in the workplace. Last year, HSE estimated 1.7 million workers were in i...

How do I find out what forklift is right for my operation?

December 2019 / Guide

How do I find out what forklift is right for my operation?

Working out what forklift is best suited to your particular operation can be difficult, as there ...

We Have Achieved Health & Safety Standard ISO 45001

December 2019 / News

We Have Achieved Health & Safety Standard ISO 45001

We are pleased to announce that we have just been accredited with the new ISO 45001 International...

Acclaim Handling & Welland Power, A Customer for Over 8 Years

June 2019 / News

Acclaim Handling & Welland Power, A Customer for Over 8 Years

Fork safety is paramount in the workplace. Last year, HSE estimated 1.7 million workers were in i...

Hardstaff Barriers expanding their fleet with Acclaim Handling & Hyundai

June 2019 / News

Hardstaff Barriers expanding their fleet with Acclaim Handling & Hyundai

Hardstaff Barriers expanding their fleet with Acclaim Handling & Hyundai We're happy to announce ...

Forklift Safety Rules: easy steps to ALWAYS WORK SAFELY

May 2019 / Guide

Forklift Safety Rules: easy steps to ALWAYS WORK SAFELY

The Health & Safety at Work Act says: that all employees must take reasonable care of their own H...

Acclaim is the first port of call for SEACON with 13 Hyundai forklift investment

March 2019 / News

Acclaim is the first port of call for SEACON with 13 Hyundai forklift investment

Fork safety is paramount in the workplace. Last year, HSE estimated 1.7 million workers were in i...

Forklift Repairs & Maintenance – Who Can I Trust?

March 2019 / Guide

Forklift Repairs & Maintenance – Who Can I Trust?

Forklifts and manual handing equipment are an integral part of many businesses. Having any equipm...

FORKLIFT PRE-USE SAFETY CHECKLIST

December 2018 / Guide

FORKLIFT PRE-USE SAFETY CHECKLIST

Ensuring that all of your equipment and machinery is in working order is vitally important so tha...

Different Forklift Types Explained – With Pictures

October 2018 / Guide

Different Forklift Types Explained – With Pictures

It can be very difficult deciding which type of forklift will best suit your application or requi...

SAFETEMBER 2018 FLTA’s annual month-long fork lift truck safety campaign

September 2018 / News

SAFETEMBER 2018 FLTA’s annual month-long fork lift truck safety campaign

Fork safety is paramount in the workplace. Last year, HSE estimated 1.7 million workers were in i...

Safecontractor Approved Forklift Company

June 2018 / News

Safecontractor Approved Forklift Company

Acclaim Handling is a certified Safecontractor Approved Forklift Company complementing our existi...

Managing & Supervising MHE Operations Training Course

May 2018 / News

Managing & Supervising MHE Operations Training Course

As a requirement of PUWER (The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998) is “Every e...

Special Forklift Attachments

March 2018 / Guide

Special Forklift Attachments

If your company uses a forklift, you know how crucially beneficial the machine can be to your ope...

FLTA Certified For Compliance

February 2018 / News

FLTA Certified For Compliance

As you may know, here at Acclaim handling we are members of the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA...

How Much Can My Forklift Lift?

January 2018 / Guide

How Much Can My Forklift Lift?

Question: How much can my forklift lift? When asking "how much can my forklift lift" the most imp...

Acclaim Handling Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification

October 2017 / News

Acclaim Handling Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification

So you might be asking yourself, "What is ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, and why is it ...

It’s #Safetember! the National Forklift Safety Month

September 2017 / Guide

It’s #Safetember! the National Forklift Safety Month

Safetember is an annual month-long safety campaign pioneered by the FLTA, focusing on the operati...

Forklift Engineer Recruitment – Acclaim Handling Jobs

July 2017 / News

Forklift Engineer Recruitment – Acclaim Handling Jobs

Fork safety is paramount in the workplace. Last year, HSE estimated 1.7 million workers were in i...

Forklift Fuel Types – Gas Vs Diesel Vs Electric

June 2017 / Guide

Forklift Fuel Types – Gas Vs Diesel Vs Electric

Looking for the ideal forklift for your warehouse or business? We’ve created this handy guide to ...

UK Forklift Dealer of the Year

April 2017 / News

UK Forklift Dealer of the Year

UK Forklift Dealer of the Year On March 4th 2017, Acclaim Handling was awarded the UK Forklift De...

VNA Man-up Forklift Trucks

March 2017 / Guide

VNA Man-up Forklift Trucks

VNA Man-up Forklift Trucks have been proven to dramatically enhance a warehouse’s ability to incr...

Big Forklifts for Heavy Loads from Hyundai

January 2017 / Guide

Big Forklifts for Heavy Loads from Hyundai

Acclaim Handling's Lincolnshire Service Centre based in Spalding provides big forklifts for heavy...

David Woods – Founder of Acclaim Handling Ltd

December 2016 / News

David Woods – Founder of Acclaim Handling Ltd

It is with a very heavy heart that we have to announce that Acclaim Handling’s Chief Executive & ...

Things to be aware of when hiring a forklift

August 2016 / Guide

Things to be aware of when hiring a forklift

Things to be aware of when hiring a forklift This article aims provide some assistance to potenti...

Heavy Duty Forklifts

May 2016 / Guide

Heavy Duty Forklifts

Heavy Duty Forklifts The Heavy Duty Forklifts market is dominated by Hyundai Heavy Industries who...

Big Forklift Trucks

March 2016 / Guide

Big Forklift Trucks

Acclaim Handling categorise Big Forklift Trucks for Hire to be any forklift which has a basic cap...

Pics Auditing Accredited Forklift Company – Acclaim Handling

January 2016 / News

Pics Auditing Accredited Forklift Company – Acclaim Handling

Pics Auditing Accredited Forklift Company - Acclaim Handling Posted on 18 January 2016 Acclaim Ha...

Warehouse Racking for Forklifts

November 2015 / Guide

Warehouse Racking for Forklifts

Warehouse Racking for Forklifts is a service provided by Acclaim Handling enabling us to act as a...

Stairclimber Training Course – Acclaim Handling

August 2015 / News

Stairclimber Training Course – Acclaim Handling

It is vital that you undertake a stairclimber training course if you are planning to use an elect...

Dock Leveller

July 2015 / Guide

Dock Leveller

Dock Leveller A robust and reliable dock leveller is at the heart beat of any good loading bay de...

Self Loading Pallet Truck

June 2015 / Guide

Self Loading Pallet Truck

The Self loading Pallet Truck solves that expensive issue of loading vans or other medium and com...

Forklift Casual Hire

March 2015 / Guide

Forklift Casual Hire

Forklift Casual Hire When it comes to forklift casual hire, Acclaim handling are the experts. For...

Forklift Engineer Apprentice Scheme

February 2015 / News

Forklift Engineer Apprentice Scheme

Acclaim Handling has run a Forklift engineer apprentice scheme since 1990. To our knowledge we a...

Forklift Ramps

January 2015 / Guide

Forklift Ramps

Forklift ramps provide the best answer for efficient and safe unloading and loading of containers...

High Capacity Forklifts

November 2014 / Guide

High Capacity Forklifts

Acclaim Handling supply high capacity forklift trucks throughout the UK which have been especiall...

AKE Slave Pallets

October 2014 / Guide

AKE Slave Pallets

Over 100 AKE slave pallets for airline handling have recently been supplied and are in operation ...

Forklift Repair Liverpool

September 2014 / News

Forklift Repair Liverpool

Acclaim Handling is delighted to announce that we will be opening our new centre for forklift rep...

Best Price Pallet Trucks

August 2014 / Guide

Best Price Pallet Trucks

Best Price Pallet Trucks Best priced pallet trucks are available and in stock from Acclaim Handli...

Safecontractor Forklift Co.

July 2014 / News

Safecontractor Forklift Co.

Acclaim Handling is a certified Safecontractor forklift company complimenting our existing accred...

Forklift Engineers Recruitment

June 2014 / News

Forklift Engineers Recruitment

Due to increased workload Acclaim Handling is recruiting forklift engineers across our 6 regional...

Bespoke Pallet Trucks

May 2014 / Guide

Bespoke Pallet Trucks

Bespoke Pallet Trucks British manufactured bespoke pallet trucks by Acclaim Handling are supplied...

New Forklift Trucks in Stock

April 2014 / News

New Forklift Trucks in Stock

Throughout the UK Acclaim Handling offers New Forklifts in stock available for sale or hire via t...

Materials Handling Catalogue

March 2014 / News

Materials Handling Catalogue

Materials Handling Catalogue 2014 marks the launch of Acclaim Handling’s printed Materials Handli...

Changing LPG Cylinders

February 2014 / Guide

Changing LPG Cylinders

Changing LPG Cylinders Changing LPG cylinders on fork lift trucks and other equipment where chang...

Forklift PUWER – I need one?

January 2014 / Guide

Forklift PUWER – I need one?

A number of inspectors only check the forks, chains, and lifting sections when thoroughly examini...

Forklift gritters

December 2013 / Guide

Forklift gritters

As we enter into the festive period Acclaim Handling are stocking forklift gritters and salt spre...

Forklift training courses near me by Acclaim Handling

November 2013 / News

Forklift training courses near me by Acclaim Handling

For 20 years our forklift training department has coached and tutored thousands of candidates to ...

Snow Ploughs for forklifts

October 2013 / News

Snow Ploughs for forklifts

Snow ploughs for forklifts are available from Acclaim Handling Ltd to assist our customers in the...

Fork lift attachments to hire or buy

September 2013 / News

Fork lift attachments to hire or buy

Fork lift attachments are available to hire or buy across all of our 6 regional service centres t...

Forklift Jobs – Sales positions available

August 2013 / News

Forklift Jobs – Sales positions available

Acclaim Handling, established for over 31 years specialises in the supply, hire and service of fo...

DP World Heavy Duty Forklifts

July 2013 / News

DP World Heavy Duty Forklifts

Heavy duty forklifts will be unveiled later in 2013 at the newest and largest logistics port in E...

Forklift MOT / LOLER

June 2013 / Guide

Forklift MOT / LOLER

If you own or operate a forklift, you are required by law to ensure that it holds a report of Tho...

Materials Handling Innovation

May 2013 / Guide

Materials Handling Innovation

Built on over 30 years of forklift industry experience, Acclaim Handling has a history in providi...

Hyundai Battery Forklifts at Acclaim South

April 2013 / News

Hyundai Battery Forklifts at Acclaim South

Fork safety is paramount in the workplace. Last year, HSE estimated 1.7 million workers were in i...

Lift tables for use in production areas, workshops and stores

April 2013 / News

Lift tables for use in production areas, workshops and stores

Mobile lift tables are available Via Acclaim Handling’s manual handling webshop which we are able...

Acclaim Supplies New Mobile Cherry Pickers for Clear Channel

February 2013 / News

Acclaim Supplies New Mobile Cherry Pickers for Clear Channel

Acclaim supplies UK advertising hoarding market leaders Clear Channel with six new mobile man up ...

Acclaim Handling and Hyundai Heavy Industries – A new partnership!

January 2013 / News

Acclaim Handling and Hyundai Heavy Industries – A new partnership!

Acclaim Handling are delighted to announce commencing January 2013 we have been appointed to repr...

Snow Joke – Acclaim supplying Forklift Snow Ploughs, Towable Gritters and Salt Spreaders across the UK

December 2012 / News

Snow Joke – Acclaim supplying Forklift Snow Ploughs, Towable Gritters and Salt Spreaders across the UK

You never can tell what the British Winter climate will bring but you can be rest assured that Ac...

Sweeping Machines for hire, forklift sweepers for sale and industrial cleaners for sale available from Acclaim Handling

November 2012 / News

Sweeping Machines for hire, forklift sweepers for sale and industrial cleaners for sale available from Acclaim Handling

At Acclaim we cater for all aspects of your cleaning equipment needs. These services include new ...

Peace of mind local Forklift Servicing from just £1.00 per day, with no hidden bills!

October 2012 / News

Peace of mind local Forklift Servicing from just £1.00 per day, with no hidden bills!

In celebration of our 30th year anniversary we are proud to introduce a new way to support your b...

Stair Climbing Heavy Objects!

September 2012 / News

Stair Climbing Heavy Objects!

Acclaim Handling are proud to be the sole UK distributor of the World renowned, American Manufact...

Acclaim becomes Approved Achilles Forklift & Materials Handling Supplier

August 2012 / News

Acclaim becomes Approved Achilles Forklift & Materials Handling Supplier

Acclaim Handling has recently become an ‘Achilles’ approved provider of materials handling equipm...

Random House Group Contract

July 2012 / News

Random House Group Contract

We are very proud to announce the renewal of our contract with Random House Group which includes ...

Manual Handling Equipment At Liftruck

June 2012 / News

Manual Handling Equipment At Liftruck

Fork safety is paramount in the workplace. Last year, HSE estimated 1.7 million workers were in i...

Acclaim is 1st Independent forklift company in the UK to be accredited to Health & Safety OHSAS18001

May 2012 / News

Acclaim is 1st Independent forklift company in the UK to be accredited to Health & Safety OHSAS18001

We are delighted to announce that on 27th April 2012 Acclaim Handling Ltd was awarded OHSAS18001 ...

back acclaimhandling.com launches brand new Used Machinery Stock List

April 2012 / News

back acclaimhandling.com launches brand new Used Machinery Stock List

With machinery of various different makes, models & capacities across our 6 Regional Service Cent...

Acclaim acquires Short Term Forklift Hire Specialist W.R. Nicholls & Sons Ltd

March 2012 / News

Acclaim acquires Short Term Forklift Hire Specialist W.R. Nicholls & Sons Ltd

Fork safety is paramount in the workplace. Last year, HSE estimated 1.7 million workers were in i...

Acclaim takes off with Menzies Aviation at Heathrow Airport

February 2012 / News

Acclaim takes off with Menzies Aviation at Heathrow Airport

We are very proud to announce that in late January 2012 we delivered a brand new fleet of Nissan ...

Acclaim defies recession to improve service and value

December 2011 / News

Acclaim defies recession to improve service and value

Fork safety is paramount in the workplace. Last year, HSE estimated 1.7 million workers were in i...

Acclaim announces partnership with Caterpillar

November 2011 / News

Acclaim announces partnership with Caterpillar

Fork safety is paramount in the workplace. Last year, HSE estimated 1.7 million workers were in i...

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