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Keep Your Team Safe and Operations Smooth Forklifts are the backbone of many warehouses, construction sites, and industrial operations. But without proper maintenance and safety checks, they can become serious hazards. A well-maintained forklift isn’t just about operational efficiency, it’s about protecting your team and preventing costly accidents. Why Regular Maintenance Matters Neglecting routine checks can lead to equipment failure, workplace injuries, or even legal liabi

When it comes to global engineering machinery, few names represent resilience, innovation, and consistent growth like Lonking Holdings Limited. Established with a Vision Lonking was founded in 1993 in Longyan, Fujian Province, China. From the beginning, the company was driven by a powerful ambition: to contribute to engineering construction and infrastructure development that fuels economic growth and social progress. Built on a pioneering spirit and a commitment to innovatio

When customers receive a forklift from Forklift Truck Depot Limited, it arrives looking spotless, running perfectly, and ready to work. But before it ever leaves our doors, a lot of careful work happens behind the scenes in our workshop — and that’s where Dave and Jason step in. Meet the Workshop Heroes Dave and Jason are the backbone of our workshop team. Every day, they handle the critical tasks that ensure every truck meets our high standards: Prepping and cleaning:  Every

Real Protection! For Real People! In every operation, forklifts are seen as essential assets. But at Forklift Truck Depot, we’ve learned to view them through a different lens. A forklift isn’t just a machine. It’s the environment where someone spends a large part of their working day. It’s the place where they focus, concentrate, and trust that the equipment beneath them will behave exactly as it should. When you see it that way, the responsibility becomes clearer. A forklift

💛 Proud to support Barnsley Hospice and proud of what our community has achieved. 🤝 We’ve been honoured to play a small part in supporting two incredible Barnsley Hospice events recently, Treecycle and Light Up a Life and the results speak for themselves: 🌲 Treecycle raised an amazing £9,953  ✨ Light Up a Life raised a staggering £30,866 Over £40,000 raised to support the vital care Barnsley Hospice provides to local people and their families. These figures are a true refl

Behind this image is a workshop in full motion. Every forklift here is going through a journey! Preparation, inspection, refurbishment, testing and compliance checks.. all carried out by qualified engineers before a machine ever reaches a customer site. This is the side of the industry people don’t always see. ✅ T he preventative work. ✅ The inspections. ✅ The attention to detail. The processes that stop breakdowns, protect operators and keep businesses moving. Trust us with

Sunday 11th January 2026 – Supporting Barnsley Hospice  On Sunday, we were proud to support Barnsley Hospice’s Treecycle campaign, helping to collect over 600 real Christmas trees from homes across our local community.   Once collected, the trees were delivered to a local wood-chipping facility, where they’ll now be recycled responsibly.   Snow, wind, and rain tried to stop us but.. alongside other fantastic local businesses, we got the job done and helped raise vital funds

🎄 Proud to Support Barnsley Hospice – Light Up a Life 2025 💛 Our team at Forklift Truck Depot were honoured to support Barnsley Hospice as they prepare for their upcoming Light Up a Life service in December 2025. We attended site to put up the two Christmas trees outside the hospice and fit all the festive lights, ready for this special event in memory of loved ones who are no longer with us. ✨ The Light Up a Life service is a touching moment for families across Barnsley

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At Forklift Truck Depot Limited, we’re always looking for ways to give back to our local community. Recently, Sammi & Jess visited the...

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Forklift Truck Depot Limited is excited to share an important milestone in our journey: we are now an official dealer of Lonking...