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In just 12 months, kind-hearted employees at Briggs Equipment have helped to raise close to £150,000 for a number of worthy causes. The asset management and engineering services specialist has a dedicated employee-led fundraising programme, as Janet Noble, Chair of the Briggs Charity Team, explains. “As a company, one of …

Asset management and engineering services specialist Briggs Equipment is strengthening its credentials after gaining an essential cybersecurity certification. All suppliers wishing to bid for central government contracts that involve the handling of personal and sensitive data or the provision of certain information and communications technology (ICT) products and services must …

Freightliner is boosting operational efficiencies across its 13 inland rail sites with a new fleet of 10 Hyster reachstackers, supplied and maintained by Briggs Equipment. The UK’s top intermodal rail freight company currently operates Hyster equipment, supplied by Briggs, and this new £3.5 million deal sees the company replacing some …

The 2016 International Materials Handling Exhibition IMHX 2016 saw the official launch of BE Finance, Briggs Equipment’s new asset finance division, which provides tailored funding to support customers’ growth ambitions. Established to offer greater customer flexibility and ease of obtaining finance, BE Finance provides a total asset management solution. Businesses …

Briggs – As many industries, particularly retail and logistics, prepare for the busiest time of the year, businesses are being reminded not to leave anything to chance when it comes to preparing for the seasonal rush. In the run up to Christmas, firms that rely on materials handling equipment can …

Materials handling specialist Briggs Equipment is once again helping promote workplace transport safety by sponsoring the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) 2016 ‘Safety Champion’ Award. The annual honour, now in its second year, acknowledges individuals who have committed to improving safety on site – for those working on or alongside …

Briggs Equipment has landed an important new contract with transport and logistics company BAP Group. It has supplied the biggest independent on-port operation of its kind in the UK with an innovative materials handling solution at the Port of Felixstowe. BAP Group operates two divisions, BAP Transport and Port Centric …

Previously the company’s Chief Financial Officer, Peter joined Briggs in 2006 and has been a key member of the leadership team, playing a significant role in the transformation of the business following its acquisition by Sammons Enterprises Inc. Peter is a graduate of Nottingham University and a chartered accountant. In …

The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) has announced that Glyn Parker – the National Technical Manager for Briggs Equipment UK Ltd for the last 10 years – has now joined the Association’s Technical Committee. Glyn has 32 years of engineering experience and his training expertise and technical knowledge is amongst …

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility and core foundations of ongoing charity support, Briggs Equipment welcomes Teenage Cancer Trust as its charity partner for this year. Teenage Cancer Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to improving the quality of life and chances of survival for young people with …