About SHS Handling

Experts in Material Handling Solutions

Our History

SHS Handling Solutions Ltd is a ‘Family’ owned and managed business founded 23 years ago in Redhill, Surrey. SHS relocated after 7 years to Buckingham and now another 7 years on relocated to Brackley on the A43 in Northamptonshire, centrally located to serve the UK mainland with ease.

The move follows significant expansion due to innovation and resourcefulness in the resolve of customer requirements. Fast acting dedicated staff are always able to assist and advise whenever necessary.

SHS offer a service unequalled by any other materials handling and workplace products supplier.

Our Mission

Product Sourcing

SHS have excellent product sourcing abilities. If you struggle to find the right product for your requirements, call our Sales Team who will provide the best possible service to satisfy your needs.

On-site Servicing

SHS Handling Solutions have a UK Nationwide coverage featuring fully equipped qualified engineers able to service any make or brand of Magliner Hand Truck, Pallet Truck, Powered Stair Climber, Skoots Lifter or PalBac equipment. Call us to arrange an engineer’s visit.

Shop On-Line

Buying Online is a very effective way to use SHS as one of their key skills and abilities. A very user-friendly website bursting with 100’s of innovative products to provide solutions for your workplace. 

Latest News

Low-level order picker: Full safety guide

Low-level order picker: Full safety guide. Low-level order pickers are an essential item of stock-picking machinery used in many different types of warehouses. Knowing how to use and drive a low-level order picker safely and correctly is vital so that you can use this...
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How to choose an electric pallet truck – Our guide

Here's our guide on how to choose an electric pallet truck. The electric pallet truck is a type of material handling equipment that is used to move loads from one place to another. Electric pallet trucks work by lifting up an object on the floor and then moving it to...
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Pallet Stackers: What do I need to know?

When it comes to improving efficiency and safety in your business, your first port of call should always be materials handling. Whether you’re distributing, storing, or moving materials, deploying tools like pallet stackers can act as a powerful force multiplier for...
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Our guide to electric pallet trucks

Many warehouses have made the switch from manual pallet trucks to electric or semi-electric alternatives in recent years. These trucks are designed to handle the same heavy loads as non-electric versions but offer numerous benefits. The goal of many warehouses is to...
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RHA Tail Lift and Pallet Truck Guidance

Guidance Summary: Tail lift and palletised goods delivery is obviously an activity which carries a significant risk of harm to those carrying it out and potentially third parties if the company fails to have regard to the risks involved and the health and safety of...
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How industrial robots are facilitating demand in the material handling industry

In the material handling industry, productivity is one of the prime requirements in order to keep up with demand. At the same time, it's essential that all processes are also cost-effective. In recent times, robotics has offered a solution to both these needs whilst...
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Make sure your warehousing operation can meet the demand of the COVID warehousing boom

There aren't many positive things to take from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic; it has been terrible in so many ways, for so many people. But when it comes to warehousing, COVID has actually brought on a complete industry boom. As more and more people turn to...
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What is material handling equipment?

Modern warehouses range from the simple conventional setup, where people stack shelves by hand during the working day, to lights-out facilities that are automated to the point where they can keep functioning even when the lights are off. But regardless of the level of...
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The many benefits of the EPL-154 electric pallet truck

The EPL-154 is an electric pallet truck with many benefits to offer a broad range of businesses. Electric pallet trucks are revolutionising logistics by allowing the safer and more convenient transport of larger and heavier loads. If you're thinking of investing in...
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Everything you need to know about stainless steel and galvanised pallet trucks

If you've been browsing pallet trucks for sale, you may have noticed both stainless steel pallet trucks and galvanised pallet trucks are available. But what are they, what's so special about them, what kind of businesses use them, and are they worth your investment?...
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Ultimate guide to tow tugs and towing solutions for warehouses

If you are looking to streamline or improve your operations, you could benefit from the use of a tow tug, or a fleet of tow tugs in your warehouse, factory or other place of work. Tow tugs are utilised for their flexibility, manoeuvrability, capacity to tow large...
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The complete guide to li-ion forklifts

The last ten years have produced an electric revolution in the world of forklift trucks, with more and more of the overall market being taken up by electric motors in a world previously dominated by combustion engines. More than 90% of the under-five-tonne market is...
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