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HallmarkFix

ISO9001 – What it Means for Our Customers

Is ISO9001 important? The following statements are important only because our certificate carries the coveted UKAS logo in addition to that of ISOQAR who issue the certificate.  This makes the process meaningful as it ensures rigorous accreditation. Each of the last 16 years we have been obliged to pay for an external audit to assess […]

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Low Profile Pallet Truck

Low Profile Pallet Trucks

Hand Pallet Trucks, Pallet Jacks, Pump Trucks. As noted in previous blogs Lift Trucks have many different descriptions and come in many types to suit the wide range of applications found in warehousing, distribution and manufacturing. In this, the second in a short series, we look at: Low Profile Pallet Trucks Low profile hand pallet trucks are used for […]

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High Lift Pallet Truck

High Lift Pallet Trucks

Pallet trucks, pump trucks, pallet lifters not only have many differing names or descriptions there are also many types to suit a wide range of operations and requirements. In this, the first in a short series, we look at: High Lift Pallet Trucks Often referred to as hi-lifts or hilifts, offer the duel function of working […]

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Free Pallet Truck Check List

Free Pallet Truck Checklist

HallmarkFIX launches a free Pallet Truck Checklist I regularly get asked by Health & Safety or Warehouse Managers “where can I find a safety checklist to give to my pallet truck operatives’. To which I have generally replied “there should be something in the user manual you got with the truck”, sounds sensible doesn’t it? […]

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Maintenance Character

Pallet Truck Lifetime Costs

What is the overall lifetime cost of a Hand Pallet Truck? That is a difficult figure to calculate as there are so many things to consider. From how many shifts does it work in a week, what hours is it in use during those times, the condition of the flooring. The variables are endless. One […]

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Maintenance Character

Pallet Truck Health & Safety

As I was going into the gym this morning I was asked if I wanted to have a “Health and Welfare Check”. I thought for a moment and declined, after all hadn’t I had a NHS check recently? The staff member asked, “can you remember when exactly that was?” I could not. He then went on […]

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Maintenance Character

Pallet Truck Service Contracts

Recently I’ve been asked by many new or prospective customers about pallet truck service contracts. They are unsure as to how long a contract should be for and at what costs. We at HallmarkFIX have a simple philosophy regarding service or maintenance contracts for pallet trucks. We never ask you to sign up for one. HallmarkFIX […]

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Safecontractor

safecontractor – Continued Accreditation

HallmarkFix is pleased and proud to announce that it has once again gained its annual safecontractor accreditation. The safecontractor® scheme is designed to review and audit the health and safety policies, procedures and documentation of contractors. Their qualified auditors take into consideration a company’s profession, industry sector and business size, providing tailored safety audits that help to identify […]

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Pallet Truck

Cheap Pallet Trucks

At 17 I was lucky enough to buy my first car and I paid top money.  After 2 trouble free years I sold it and bought a newer model at a bargain price. Result – disaster!  It spent more time off the road than on it.  I’d learnt a valuable lesson – if it looks […]

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Pallet Truck

Pallet Trucks – what’s in a name?

Specialist industry ‘speak’ applies as much to the materials handling industry as any other and so to try and to simplify things here’s a brief introduction the world of hand trucks. Starting with trucks that move pallets we have hand pallet trucks, pallet trucks, pump trucks, pump ups, Rolatrucs®, collis trucks and pallet jacks. These all refer to […]

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