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articleAprolis innovates for heavy truck users
Aprolis Equipment Distribution, the specialist distribution division of Aprolis Handling Solutions, has brought some good news to heavy material handling equipment users in the UK, via the launch of its new Heavy Truck Superstore.
company_listingAprolis UK Limited
Established in 1985, Impact is the UK’s leading independent provider of material handling equipment. We are the UK and Ireland distributor for Cat® Lift Trucks, Konecranes Lift Trucks, Carer Heavy Duty Electric Forklifts and Spijkstaal Tow Tractors, along with being an approved UK dealer for leading complementary specialist equipment brands, who offer versatile and innovative product solutions. With this large range of equipment and our close working relationships with the manufacturers we can specify and customise equipment to fit your exact needs. Impact’s ongoing commitment to invest in the highest levels of expertise, systems and equipment will further enhance our ability to deliver seamless and highly responsive support. This commitment also ensures you have immediate access to highly knowledgeable experts throughout our locations, with experience across all types of applications.
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We are proud to support our customers with strategically placed depots right across the country, including Manchester, Hull, Hull Docks, Doncaster, Wakefield, Nottingham, Corby, Ipswich, Boston, Birmingham, Coventry and Bristol. We also have key strategic dedicated dealers in the South East, London, Wales, the North East, Scotland and Ireland. A truly national company committed to always delivering a local and personal quality of service.
The services we provide include:
• New Lift Truck Sales
• Used Lift Truck Sales
• Fleet Management
• Service and Maintenance Solutions
• Short Term Rental
• Health & Safety
• Innovative Funding Solutions
• Parts Solutions
• Technical Training
• Operator Training
Product Support and Parts
Our factory trained service engineers are strategically situated across the UK, guaranteeing a maximum four-hour response time, enabling us to respond rapidly and effectively when you need us the most.
• 90% first time fix on breakdowns
• Weekly, monthly or quarterly breakdown and VOR monitoring facility
• Detailed fleet and application survey ensures the most cost-effective service solution
• Thorough Examinations/ LOLER documentation
• Quality service inspection documentation showing a comprehensive report on truck condition
• BS ISO 14001 environmental compliance achieved
Our centrally based UK parts supply and fully equipped service vans deliver 97% of parts within 24 hours anywhere in the UK. If we cannot supply a part from our stock in the UK, we have direct access to our suppliers network enabling us to quickly identify and mobilize parts.
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articleCompelling vision for the future of heavy trucks
With a multi-brand approach to heavy trucks, Impact Handling has all the angles covered.
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Impact Handling shows off the cabin for the Konecranes heavy lift trucks it supplies at a key UK portcentric logistics exhibition.
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productHeavy truck expertise
Impact has appointed Andrew Dickson as operation support manager, bolstering Impact’s heavy-duty truck expertise in this specialist sector with decades of industry knowledge.
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Impact, the UK’s sole distributor for Cat Lift Trucks, will return to IMHX this year to showcase its comprehensive product line-up – including the UK show debut of a new 8-10 tonne Carer heavy duty electric forklift range.
productImpact to unveil new Carer heavy duty electric forklift
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productLift truck supplier is first port of call
Avonmouth Shipping has called on Impact, the UK’s sole supplier of Cat lift trucks, to expand its materials handling capabilities, adding a specially modified Cat DP45 diesel-powered forklift to its hard-working fleet.
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article3PL takes on reach trucks
Lemonpath Contract Packing & Logistics has ordered six electric Cat NR16N2 reach trucks from Impact Handling, as well as six gas-powered GP18NTD counterbalance forklifts.
articleA holistic view can bring flexibility
‘Holistic treatments’ are not usually looked on in the best of lights, but when it comes to material handling fleets it is an approach that can prove to be just the tonic, argues Terry Kendrew, managing director, Impact Handling.
productLPG trucks form bulk of order
Window and conservatory systems manufacturer Synseal has updated its materials handling fleet with 28 new trucks on full-service contract hire, after Impact’s proactive maintenance programme and provision of quality equipment contributed to a 100% customer service record.
productTimber specialist looks to Impact Handling for proactive maintenance
SCA Timber Supply UK has taken delivery of 23 new mixed assets from materials handling specialist, Impact. The full-service contract hire deal includes a tailored five-year proactive maintenance agreement that will minimise downtime for its round-the-clock operation.
productManufacturer invests in electric trucks
Tiger Trailers has taken delivery of a fleet of new materials handling and access equipment from Impact, the UK’s sole Cat Lift Truck distributor.
articleImpact Handling acquires Bendigo Mitchell taking UK branches to 12
The move allows Impact Handling to strengthen its UK operation, particularly in the Midlands.
