We are excited to announce the arrival of our brand-new, custom-designed Mercedes Actros Forklift Delivery Lorry, which has been tailored specifically to enhance our delivery capabilities. This state-of-the-art vehicle ensures rapid, efficient delivery of forklifts, while allowing us to maintain complete control over delivery times and guaranteeing the safe arrival of your equipment anywhere in the UK.
Equipped with the latest GPS tracking technology, we can now provide our customers with real-time ETAs, offering greater transparency and peace of mind. Our experienced and professional delivery team will manage the entire process from start to finish, ensuring your forklift is delivered safely and on schedule.
The new lorry has an impressive capacity, capable of transporting up to 17 tonnes and 5 forklifts. It will be used to deliver new, used, and hire forklifts, as well as to transport forklift trucks to and from our workshops for maintenance and servicing.
No matter your location, we are committed to providing a seamless, professional delivery experience every time. Contact us for more details on how we can assist with your forklift delivery needs.
At Gwent Mechanical Handling, we’ve been supplying and supporting businesses with quality material handling equipment for over 40 years. As a trusted, long-established EP specialist dealer, we’ve seen first hand how the right forklift can transform operations, boost efficiency, improving safety and reduce costs.
Accredited to ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), and ISO 45001 (Health & Safety), we are proud to deliver solutions that meet the highest standards in the industry. Here are the top five reasons why EP Forklifts, one of the fastest-growing and most innovative names in the market are the ideal choice for your operation.
Lower Total Cost of Ownership
Along with an extremely competitive initial cost, EP forklifts feature lithium ion batteries which will reduce your fuel costs whilst improving productivity, with cost-effective zero-maintenance alternatives to traditional lead-acid batteries at a similar cost to traditional IC engine forklifts.
EP Forklifts deliver real value over time. With fewer service needs and lower running costs, they offer one of the most competitive long-term investments on the market.
Extended battery life, fuel cost savings, eliminating battery upkeep and a 5 year battery warranty are just some of the additional reasons why you should choose Lithium-Ion for your particular application.
Reduced running Costs and Opportunity charging
Energy efficiency from lithium-ion tech means reduced fuel costs, while tough build quality cuts down on repair and replacement expenses. Opportunity Charging allows you to simply plug the battery in whenever you like, as you would with a mobile phone
Dependability that Pays Off
Our experience is that our customers benefit from increased uptime lower maintenance requirements, less disruption, less stress, and better performance for your money.
Proven Reliability and Long-Term Durability
EP Forklifts are built to last. Designed for tough working environments, they offer rock-solid performance in warehouses, logistics hubs, construction sites, and manufacturing plants alike. With robust components and quality engineering, EP machines keep going, day in and day out.
Exceptional Build Quality
Heavy-duty chassis and masts give EP Forklifts their renowned toughness. Less downtime and fewer breakdowns mean more consistent productivity and reduced maintenance costs.
Engineered for Demanding Use
EP equipment handles tight spaces, uneven terrain, and heavy loads with ease offering peace of mind when it matters most.
Sustainable & Energy-Efficient Solutions
Sustainability is a growing priority in today’s business landscape. EP Forklifts help you meet environmental goals without compromising performance.
Advanced Lithium-ion Technology
EP is a global leader in lithium-ion forklifts, offering longer battery life, faster charging, and lower maintenance compared to traditional batteries. The result? Greater efficiency and a cleaner carbon footprint.
Low and Zero Emissions Options
Many EP models especially electric ones emit no harmful exhaust fumes, supporting greener operations and improved indoor air quality.
Leading Safety Standards
Workplace safety is at the core of what we do. EP Forklifts are designed with industry leading features that protect both your team and your assets.
Built-In Operator Support Systems
Features such as automatic braking, stability control, and load indicators help your team operate confidently and safely in demanding conditions.
Comfort-First Ergonomics
Adjustable seating, intuitive controls, and excellent visibility ensure that your operators can work efficiently with less fatigue boosting safety and productivity in every shift.
Smart Technology and Flexible Solutions
EP’s forward thinking approach means your forklift isn’t just a machine it’s a modern tool for smarter operations.
Real-Time Data & Telematics
Integrated technology gives you visibility into usage, battery health, and maintenance schedules helping you make informed decisions and reduce downtime.
Customisable to Fit Your Needs
With a wide range of sizes, lift capacities, mast heights, and optional attachments, EP Forklifts can be tailored to fit your exact operational needs.
Why Choose Gwent Mechanical Handling for your EP Forklift?
As a longstanding and one of the largest EP specialist dealers in the UK and with four decades of industry experience, we’re not just selling forklifts, we’re offering the right advice, support, and service to help your business succeed. Our ISO certified processes ensure consistency, safety, and environmental responsibility in everything we do.
Let Gwent Mechanical Handling help you find the perfect EP Forklift solution backed by service you can count on and expertise you can trust. Call us now on 01633 601999 and benefit from 40 years of industry experience
A very interesting video here from fellow EP dealer, Armill Lift Trucks in Essex, showing the success the Aldi distribution centre in Chelmsford experienced replacing their old diesel forklifts with EP Lithium-Ion trucks to meet changing company goals to become more eco-friendly and cost efficient. These benefits included massively reduced fuel costs and downtime compared to their previous diesel fleet from another manufacturer.
Some of the standout points made about the 10 truck EP Lithium-Ion fleet in the video include:
Impressive performance in a demanding 24/7 environment
Halve the operational costs over 5 years (1 minute in)
Fast lead time on new EP forklifts
Weatherproof trucks for outside use
Massive fuel saving (£8k down to £1k), 1 minute 36 secs in.
With multiple forklift brands operating in the distribution centre site it is great to see 10 EP EFL 252 lithium ion forklifts working in the yard having been carefully selected to meet the demanding 24/7 operation schedule. With external charging ports and special modifications, the trucks have fitted in seamlessly to the demanding operations.
With lengthy lead time and slow communication from other brands, the Aldi team were enthusiastic about the fast delivery and support from EP. The Aldi team were particularly pleased with the benefits of opportunity charging and overall durability of the trucks in comparison to their old fleet.
With cost reductions of 50% calculated for the next 5 years the trucks have met every goal set by the team.
Purchasing a new EP forklift truck is a big decision and investment. Choosing the right supplier to ensure you receive reliable, high quality back up and support is of critical importance.
Established almost 40 years ago, Gwent Mechanical Handling are the EP Lithium-Ion main dealer. Accredited to ISO 9001,14,001and 45001, we supply the complete range of EP Forklift Truck and Warehouse equipment and importantly, provide the main dealer support you should expect.
Our team of engineers, many of whom have over 30 years experience, can provide the level of support you would expect from a multi accredited company, to ensure your EP equipment is kept in prime condition. Based just 1 mile from the M4 near Newport, in our own 13,000 sq foot premises, complete with fully equipped workshops, secure storage yard, we can offer a level of local support, service and price that is unsurpassed in the South Wales, Hereford & Bristol area.
Gwent Mechanical Handling will always offer you a free site survey. This exercise is invaluable as we can understand your particular application, before recommending the most suitable forklift trucks for your particular application.
Planned Service & Maintenance
Regular, planned service & maintenance of your EP forklift truck by our qualified and experienced forklift engineers can significantly reduce your overall running costs and reduce the possibility of a breakdown. We can diagnose issues before they become obvious, thus reducing forklift downtime and unplanned costs. Factoring in your usage and environment, Gwent Mechanical Handling will work with you to determine the correct frequency of planned maintenance visits per year.
All In Maintenance
Control of operational costs is paramount to the smooth running of a business. Gwent Mechanical Handling offer an All In Maintenance package that allows customers who own or lease their own machines to manage their maintenance costs on a monthly basis. The package is constructed taking into account all routine and unplanned maintenance costs, excluding damage. Additional services that can be budgeted in this package are tyres and Thorough Examinations.
Don’t forget, there is also a legal side to regular forklift service and maintenance and so the company undertaking this work for you is extremely important. The Fork Lift Truck Hire Association state that as a company using forklift trucks you have a number of important legal responsibilities including ensuring your fork lift truck is always in good repair (provision and use of work equipment regulations act 1998).
Two of our main brands were winners at the prestigious IFOY Awards. The Combilift CS Pedestrian Stacker won in the ‘Warehouse Truck Lowlifter category’ and the STILL RX 60-25/35 won in the ‘Counter Balanced Truck up to 3.5 t’ category.
The IFOY (International Forklift Truck of the Year) Awards are one of the most prestigious and hotly contested international awards in the materials handling industry, which honours the best products and solutions of the year.
The Combilift-CS pedestrian stacker is the only pedestrian counterbalance stacker that will operate in a conventional reach truck aisle for space-saving and productive storage and handling. It features Combilift’s, internationally patented and award-winning multi-position tiller arm which can be turned to the left or right of the unit to position the rear drive wheel, allowing the operator to remain in the safest position- at the side of the machine rather than at the rear as is the case with other pedestrian stackers. This ensures optimum visibility of the load and surroundings as well as guaranteeing maximum safety in areas where other personnel or members of the public may be present.
Some of the jury’s comments on the Combi-CS were as follows: “The Combi-CS is a really compact smart pedestrian operated truck and a nice hands-on solution. It offers significant added value in terms of narrow aisle operation and safety in confined environments. It is a customer-focussed solution with a very high level of market relevance.”
The high-performance version of the RX 60-25 STILL sets the benchmark for electric trucks in this segment. Never before has an electric forklift truck been so productive. Add to this the advantages of low noise, flexibility, lower costs for electricity compared to diesel or gas, easy operation, less maintenance and very predictable handling, the truck offers a serious alternative to combustion engine trucks. All the criteria for a combustion engine killer are thus combined,” concluded the international jury. The jurors were particularly impressed by the lifting speed which is generated by the 25 kW pump motor of the RX 60.
The test team measured a speed without load of more than 66 cm/s and judged: “A record in this class”. The RX 60-25/35 also set new standards in the tested combination of acceleration, driving and lifting. In this test, it achieved productivity of 363 pallets in eight hours. “The measured productivity has never been so high in an IFOY test,” was the jury’s conclusion.
Regarding the awards, finalists’ products underwent stringent IFOY audit and innovation checks by industry experts and journalists from leading logistics media from 19 countries also tested and evaluated the equipment for qualities such as technology, design, ergonomics, safety, marketability, customer benefit and sustainability.
Idris McCarthy, Managing Director of Gwent Mechanical Handling said ‘ we are delighted that the Combilift-CS Stacker and the STILL RX 60 have won these prestigious awards. As a company, we supply a number of different brands to meet our customer’s particular needs and these awards are once again an indicator of quality. For me, it is the quality of the products we supply and the quality of us as a company’.
For further information on these ‘winners’, please contact us. Gwent Mechanical Handling is proud to have built up well over 30 years of expertise, advising our customers on these brands and the best particular model to meet their needs.
Established almost 40 years ago, Gwent Mechanical Handling are the EP Lithium-Ion main dealer. Accredited to ISO 9001,14,001and 45001, we supply the complete range of EP Forklift Truck and Warehouse equipment and importantly, provide the main dealer support you should expect. 
Regular, planned service & maintenance of your EP forklift truck by our qualified and experienced forklift engineers can significantly reduce your overall running costs and reduce the possibility of a breakdown. We can diagnose issues before they become obvious, thus reducing forklift downtime and unplanned costs. Factoring in your usage and environment, Gwent Mechanical Handling will work with you to determine the correct frequency of planned maintenance visits per year.
