The PT2000 articulated trailer mover is a fully electric pedestrian controlled vehicle, specifically designed for moving articulated lorry trailers up to 20 tonnes in both manufacturing and distribution applications. The PT2000 has exceptional manoeuvrability, making it easy to operate and move trailers in and out of tight spaces. The PT2000 …
Read More »Briggs Equipment UK handed RoSPA Silver Award for health and safety practices
Briggs Equipment UK has been handed a prestigious RoSPA Silver Health and Safety award in recognition of its practices and achievements in helping its staff get home safely at the end of the working day. The Silver Award is non-competitive and is awarded on the merits of satisfactory occupational health …
Read More »New carriers set to sea equipped with kit supplied by Briggs Defence
Following the completion of post-handover engineering activities, the Royal Navy’s flagship aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, will embark on front line operations equipped with specially modified materials handling equipment supplied by Briggs Defence. The largest and most powerful warship in Britain’s illustrious naval history, the state-of-the-art carrier is 280 metres …
Read More »Briggs Defence gears up for Rally for Heroes 2018
After sponsoring a team in Rally for Heroes back in 2016, Briggs Defence has stepped up its support for the charity fundraiser and is a main sponsor of this year’s event, which is aiming to bring in £150,000 for SSAFA. Rally for Heroes takes place from August 2-11 when the …
Read More »Briggs Equipment acquires Hitec Lift Trucks Ltd
As part of its growth strategy, Briggs Equipment has executed a purchase agreement to acquire Hitec Lift Trucks Ltd, enhancing its coverage and strengthening its presence in a key geographic area of the country. Completion is expected to occur no later than 1 June 2018. The independent dealer based in …
Read More »Briggs Defence staff and suppliers celebrate ‘Yellow Fleet’ milestone
The home of the Chelsea Pensioners proved a stunning setting for an event recognising the contribution made by employees and suppliers to the success of a longstanding contract between Briggs Defence and the Ministry of Defence (MOD). The event at the Royal Hospital Chelsea celebrated the success of the Defence …
Read More »Malcolm Logistics get a clean sweep with Briggs Equipment supplied fleet
Originating as a family-owned business in the 1920’s, The Malcolm Group has become one of the leading providers of logistics, construction and maintenance services in the UK. Since appointing Briggs Equipment UK as its preferred supplier of materials handling equipment as part of an extensive materials handling capability review, Briggs …
Read More »Briggs Defence celebrates 20 years of ‘Yellow Fleet’
Briggs Defence has been providing global equipment supply and support to the Ministry of Defence (MOD) for 20 years and is planning to commemorate the milestone with a special celebration in January 2018. Evolving to keep pace with the changing defence industry landscape, the specialist division of Briggs Equipment is …
Read More »Briggs Equipment’s 20 year relationship with Cummins culminates in supplier innovation award
Since Briggs Equipment supplied just 15 Hyster machines for Cummins’ Darlington Engine Plant in 1998, the relationship has grown. Today, Cummins Briggs’ stands at almost 600 machines across 12 sites, and Briggs has worked closely with Cummins to help improve efficiency and safety. As a result, Briggs was recently recognised …
Read More »Briggs Equipment acquires Irish Lift Trucks
As part of the company’s 5 year growth strategy, Briggs Equipment is pleased to announce the acquisition of Irish Lift Trucks (ILT) part of the OHM Group in the Republic of Ireland. Based in Dublin, ILT is a long established dealer of the Hyster range of materials handling equipment serving …
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