Cooper drops Samuk brand in restructure
The three new divisions will cover the specialised heavy sector; market Maximal trucks to the mainstream market; and a Solutions arm will service all brands, including those of competitors.
Maximal rough terrain forklift roars into view
Cooper Handling, the Manchester based national distributor for Maximal Lift Trucks has launched a new masted rough terrain forklift.
Heavy-duty lift trucks
Looking to increase its capacity, AV Dawson has taken delivery of five heavy-duty lift trucks at its 150 acre Lackenby site, near Middlesbrough as part of a £1m deal with Cooper Handling Group. The facility is one of two that currently serve the Tata steel plant.
The long view on STR
Specialist suppliers have started to introduce bigger trucks to their fleets and, as businesses realise it is possible to hire supersize machines, they are turning to short-term rental as a cost-effective solution to their long-term materials handling needs. David Cooper, director of Cooper Specialised Handling, discusses the benefits of acquiring ‘big trucks’ on a short-term basis and securing the best deal.
Port of Sunderland upgrades fleet
One of the UK’s largest municipally-owned ports is strengthening its partnership with Cooper Specialised Handling, the independent and dedicated provider of specialised heavy lifting solutions, as it enhances its materials handling capability.
ABP’s Port of Garston installs Mantsinen crane
The UK’s leading port operator is set to grow its business in Liverpool after installing the world’s largest hydraulic crane on the north bank of the River Mersey.
Attachments developed for productivity boost
Productivity is key to a profitable materials handling operation but Cooper Specialised Handling says the best results are achieved not only by deploying the right equipment for the application, but also by specifying attachments designed to speed up the process.
3PL takes on container handler for Manchester site
Maritime Transport is set to enhance its container handling services across the North West after working with Cooper Specialised Handling to improve its heavy lifting capabilities in Manchester.
ABP Hams Hall opts for Chinese built Sany reachstackers
Cooper Specialised Handling has received a supply order from ABP for an order of two Sany SRSC 4540 intermodal reachstackers for its Hams Hall Rail Freight Terminal, Sutton Coldfield.
Port equipment success
Cooper Specialised Handling has been formally recognised as Sany Europe’s port equipment Dealer of the Year 2019 for its performance in the UK market with the Sany range of laden reachstackers and empty container handlers.
Container storage hub makes investment
Central Container Services (CCS) has taken delivery of a new Sany SDCY80K empty container handler for its container operations in Oldbury, West Midlands.
