World Class Forklift Trucks and Equipment

At Carrylift Group, we pride ourselves on supplying the very best forklift trucks and materials handling equipment combined with a superlative level of customer service. This dedication means that we are often chosen by world-class companies to provide bespoke solutions perfectly tailored to their unique requirements. One of these companies is Formica Group, the largest manufacturer of High Pressure Laminate in the world.

Providing a comprehensive selection of branded surfacing solutions to a worldwide array of residential and commercial customers, Formica Group own and maintain a large international network of design, manufacturing and distribution operations, developing expertise that ensures theirs products continually meet and exceed customers’ expectations. Since 2007, when the company merged with construction company Fletcher building to create the mega-brand, the company has continued to expand its operations, designing and developing new and optimised product ranges. This expansion has meant expanding its fleet of materials handling equipment.

As a company with such a high reputation, it is essential to Formica Group that all aspects of their business run smoothly; an important part of this smooth running is storage and distribution, ensuring that orders are fulfilled quickly and deliver securely to provide maximum customer satisfaction. It is therefore essential that the company use vehicles of the highest possible quality, leading Formica Group to select Carrylift Group as an expert supplier.

Formica Group ordered two LX36 Compact LPG trucks and three Nissan UG1D230LQ vehicles, all of which feature integral weigh scales and fleet management systems. The vehicles have since been delivered and are now actively contributing to the continued global success of Formica Group.

Carrylift Group have, for over 25 years, been supplying forklift trucks and handling materials to a diverse and ever-expanding customer base, growing to become one of the largest and most highly-regarded companies in the sector. With a comprehensive fleet of vehicles continually available to buy or hire, we also provide a full range of parts and service options as well as offering ISO9001- and RTITB-accredited forklift training schemes in conjunction with manual handling and operator courses.

The forklift truck dates back to the 19th century, before which a manually-powered hoist was required to lower and raise heavy loads. In 1906, the Pennsylvania Railroad Company designed and manufactured platform trucks powered by battery; these primitive vehicles designed to carry items of luggage were the original forklift trucks. As mass production became more accessible and popular, standardised pallets were introduced, driving the development of the forklift truck to encompass hydraulics, load back rests, operator safety cages and modern fuel cell technology. There is now a vast range of forklift trucks available to suit every bespoke application.

Content writer for Brick technology Ltd, Blackburn, Lancashire.