FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BUCKINGHAM, UK – 1st June 2026 – SHS Handling Solutions Ltd has officially acquired Durham-based Warehouse Service Solutions Ltd (WSS), strengthening its nationwide engineering coverage.
Taking effect on 1st June 2026, the acquisition integrates WSS’s 30 years of manual pallet truck servicing expertise into SHS under the SHS Handling Solutions name. The move expands SHS’s existing engineering footprint, increasing engineer density and reducing response times across the North of England.
Key Benefits for Customers:
- Increased Engineer Coverage: More “boots on the ground” in the North to minimise operational downtime.
- Unified Service Support:WSS clients transition to SHS’s centralised customer service desk in Buckingham for fast, streamlined scheduling.
- End-to-End Asset Care:A single partner for the entire “Design, Supply and Maintain” lifecycle.
Management Quote: Yarl Dunn, Managing Director of SHS Handling Solutions, commented: “WSS has built an outstanding reputation over three decades for technical expertise. Our priority is to protect that legacy while giving the team the scale and resources to grow further. This acquisition strengthens our footprint while deepening our commitment to keeping British industry moving.”
Seamless Transition
Customer contacts and onsite engineering teams remain unchanged. From 1st June 2026, the legal trading entity will become SHS Handling Solutions Ltd. Existing clients have been contacted directly.
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About SHS
Founded in 1999, SHS has grown into a leading provider of materials handling solutions, trusted by over 5,000 businesses across logistics, warehousing, food and drink distribution, retail, and construction.
With a strong commitment to innovation, safety, and service, SHS helps businesses move goods safely and efficiently through the Design, Supply and Maintenance of materials handling equipment.
- Design: In-house R&D specialists create safety-driven, bespoke solutions tailored to operational challenges.
- Supply: Dedicated Account Managers ensure quick lead times, smooth equipment delivery, and comprehensive operator training.
- Maintain: A nationwide team of certified engineers provides expert servicing and repairs to keep equipment running efficiently and safely.
Guided by our core family values, SHS is more than a supplier – we’re a long-term partner, dedicated to MOVING YOU FORWARDS.
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Web: www.shshandlingsolutions.com
