News & Information on Handling & Lifting Equipment from Direct2U

Industry must-haves for an Easier Work Life

Industry must-haves for an Easier Work Life. It’s National Industrial Workers of the World Day and in celebration we’re going to run through the industry must haves to make your life lots easier, and safer! The history of National Industrial Workers of the World Day 👷 This celebration shines the light on the unsung heroes of industry work. Founded in 1905 a group called ‘The Wobblies’ were an industrial labour union who believed all wage workers, of all races, genders and occupations, should unit to overthrow the capitalist system. They weren’t just a union, they were a large movement to… Read more

June 27, 2025 0

Christmas delivery is here!🎄🎁

Christmas delivery is here! As the best time of the year is fast approaching, our elves are working hard to get your orders out in time for the big day! If you need your items before Christmas, get ordering now! Our warehouse elves are working hard to get all your orders ready, but time is running out!⏰️ 📢Your last day for next-day delivery is the 19th of December; don’t wait! ⚠️Make sure to place your next-day orders before 12 pm to qualify and receive your goods next day!📦 Our sales elves are here to help you with any questions you… Read more

December 13, 2024 0

Our TUFF Mobile Scissor Lift Range

Our TUFF Mobile Scissor Lift Range Price, quality and delivery are three things you will not have to worry about when shopping from our TUFF Mobile Scissor Lift range. What is particularly unique about our product is that it has the capability to hold numerous amounts of capacity. Up to 1000kg to be exact! This therefore enables you to lift carefree and let the lift do the lifting for you. What is a TUFF Mobile Scissor Lift and why does ours stand out? So, you may be asking, what are the TUFF Mobile Scissor Lifts all about and why would… Read more

July 14, 2022 0

Pallet and Pallet Truck Safety

Defined by BS ISO 445 a ‘Pallet’ is a horizontal platform of minimum height, compatible with handling by pallet trucks and or forklift trucks and other appropriate handling equipment. Commonly used as a base for assembling, storing, handling and transporting goods and loads in factories and warehouses. Pallet accidents are usually caused by: Poor design of the pallet Unsuitable pallet for the load Unsafe stacking Use of a damaged pallet All these accidents can be avoided by developing and following safe working practices. The use of pallet trucks is covered by the Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998;… Read more

May 23, 2017 0