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Impact Handling has reinforced its commitment to the heavy lift truck market with a large investment in new Konecranes stock. It means customers will enjoy much faster access to these premium machines and their impressive capabilities. Andy Armitage, Impact’s Sales Manager for Heavy Equipment, explains: “In the past, lead times for Konecranes orders were… Full Story
Impact Handling is expanding its Heavy Truck Service Division with the addition of 5 more high-spec Mercedes Sprinter vans for the servicing of Konecranes and other large lift trucks. These five latest vehicles are being specially kitted out for this purpose and will help the expanding UK-wide service fleet in meeting the increased business demands… Full Story
Are you open-minded when it comes to replacing your warehouse equipment? Impact Handling and Cat® Lift Trucks can offer you radically different products with game-changing effects on your profitability. If you’re looking to replace, for instance, a platform stacker, the obvious approach is to choose another platform stacker. From the constantly innovating Cat® warehouse range,… Full Story
Impact meets all needs with 26-model Cat® reach truck range Impact Handling is ready to solve any reach truck challenge, thanks to an expanded and upgraded line-up from Cat® Lift Trucks. “The last two years have seen 11 extra models added – followed more recently by a fine-tuning programme for the existing reach… Full Story
Latest warehouse range updates keep Impact ahead in materials handling Leading UK materials handling supplier Impact is stepping up its support for warehouse operations, thanks to non-stop product development at Cat® Lift Trucks. “The rate at which new Cat® products, innovations and upgrades are being introduced is outstanding,” says Steve Shakespeare Impact Handling’s CEO. “We… Full Story
Cat® Lift Trucks has increased the advantages of stand-in power pallet trucks with its NPR20-30N2 range. This new generation offers even greater productivity, cost savings and storage efficiency. Ideal for fast internal transport of heavy and long loads, these stand-in powered pallet trucks cover everything from short shuttle runs to large distances. Efficiently answering intense… Full Story
Impact Handling, the leading premium material handling specialist and sole UK distributor of Cat® Lift Trucks, announces details of a game-changing new range of electric forklifts, that deliver the lowest total cost of ownership yet seen within their class. Designed and built in Europe, the all-new Cat 4.0 to 5.5 tonne electric counterbalance forklifts offer… Full Story
Impact, the UK material handling specialist, has been acquired by Groupe Monnoyeur subsidiary Aprolis and marks a key step in the MHE division’s international growth strategy. The move will see the Impact group of companies maintain its operational structure along with its existing management teams, while benefiting from natural synergies across the wider group as… Full Story
With this acquisition, Aprolis becomes Europe’s leading multi-brand and multi-material handling rental company Groupe Monnoyeur subsidiary Aprolis, a material handling equipment rental company with activities in Europe and Asia, continues its international development with the acquisition of UK-based Impact Handling from South African group enX. Impact Handling, founded in 1985, has 18 UK branches…. Full Story
Against the backdrop of extreme economic uncertainty, the last year has seen accelerated change forced onto many businesses. Fortunately, at least for those with lift truck fleets, Impact Handling, the leading premium material handling specialist, has remained committed to making that change a leap for the better, offering its growing number of customers a responsive alternative… Full Story
Uncompromising strength, speed and durability are promised by the latest offering from Cat® Lift Trucks in the 6.0 to 10.0 tonne diesel counterbalance category. Power and speed Driven by one the highest-powered engines in its class, the Cat® DP60-100N3 is amongst the industry’s fastest and most efficient machines. Its 3.8 litre common rail diesel power… Full Story
With its new NPV/NPF platform power pallet truck range, Cat® Lift Trucks brings major breakthroughs in productivity and comfort to operations in warehouses, loading areas and logistics centres. Key innovations include the unprecedented ProRide+ system – a milestone in development which solves the age-old problem of how to combine effective traction, damping and stability. The… Full Story
A & L Stronach, who are the official Cat Lift Trucks dealer for Aberdeen and the surrounding areas exhibited at the ‘Spring Show 2020’ which is held by the Royal Northern Agricultural Society at the end of February each year. It is the first major event in the Scottish calendar and is regarded as an… Full Story
Impact Handling, the premium material handling specialist, has introduced an enhanced service and support offering for heavy truck users that promises to set a new benchmark within the industry. A period of significant investment has seen enhancements to every aspect of Impact’s Konecranes-led heavy equipment offer. All of which has been focused on bringing previously… Full Story
Impact Handling, the leading material handling specialist, has appointed Radnes Services as its official dealer for London and the surrounding areas. Radnes will now offer the full Impact portfolio of premium brands, led by the acclaimed Cat® range of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. The move sees Impact further strengthen its support capabilities for customers… Full Story
The pristine presentation of our forklifts when being delivered to our customers is vitally important to us at Impact Handling. We began our search online to find a cleaning solution that wouldn’t involve any excavations or permanent connections, whilst ensuring we complied with all UK Environmental Acts. The result of our investigations was the discovery… Full Story
BESPOKE LIFT TRUCKS FROM IMPACT As the sole distributor of Konecranes Lift Trucks in the UK, we dont just supply standard lift trucks! We work closely with our customers and the Konecranes factory team to carefully design and customise machines to perfectly fit your intended application – providing you with the highest levels of efficiency… Full Story
Impact Handling, the leading UK handling specialist, in collaboration with Ceva Logistics Show Freight, the leading logistics provider to the exhibition industry, have been appointed to provide material handling equipment and support for the IMHX 2019 exhibition at the NEC, Birmingham. The agreement builds on both Impact’s strong track record in show freight handling as… Full Story
User experience shines again in Red Dot Design Awards, this time for their latest 1.4 to 2.0 tonne 48V electric counterbalance forklift . The judges particularly highlighted its excellent user experience and clever design. The Cat® EP14-20A(C)N(T) 48V is a revolutionary electric forklift. Featuring unique 360° steering, it has been designed to satisfy the driver’s… Full Story
Impact handling, the exclusive UK distributor for Konecranes Lift Trucks, has seen a recent surge in demand for its largest 60 tonne machines. The purpose-built heavy duty Konecranes forklifts, capable of handling the largest and most demanding of loads, have helped enable ambitious projects across the construction and industrial sectors. Impact worked closely with their… Full Story