Scotland’s largest port in Grangemouth has taken delivery of a new fleet of forklift trucks as part of a multi-million pound deal with Briggs Equipment, the exclusive UK distributor of Hyster forklift trucks.

In a new collaboration designed to improve aftermarket care for materials handling equipment fleet managers, Briggs Equipment has appointed Shell as its exclusive oils and lubricants supplier.

Briggs Equipment-sponsored Peter Hickman and the RAF Reserves have completed their 2015 season in style – with victory in the Far East at the Macau GP.

As the automotive sector seeks improvements in manufacturing through highly automated, efficient processes and new product development, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) face increasing competition for new model allocations within their assembly plants.

A Cannock-based company is helping to fund a vital new facility to support victims of domestic and sexual violence throughout Staffordshire.

Materials handling specialist Briggs Equipment has donated £9,000 towards a new refuge for Staffordshire Women’s Aid.

At Brands Hatch on Sunday, Peter Hickman put in two brave rides on the RAF Reserves BMW sponsored by Briggs Equipment and whilst he scored points in both races, he narrowly missed out on the BSB Rider’s Cup and had to settle for ninth place overall in the final Championship standings.

For the second year in a row, Peter Hickman claimed the “Stars at Darley” title with the Lee Hardy Racing rider taking two dominant victories at the 1.8-mile Derbyshire venue.

Materials handling specialist Briggs Equipment is helping to create special memories for
children and young people with life-threatening illnesses by donating £20,000 to
Make-A-Wish® UK.

With market analysists predicting online retail sales to top £1 billion on what’s become known as Black Friday, a UK leader in the materials handling industry is urging supply chain businesses to ensure they’re equipped to cope with an unprecedented seasonal rush.