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Top 25 Material handling equipment rental companies based in the United Kingdom

Name: Material handling equipment rental companies based in the United Kingdom
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Sep 20, 2026 106 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 106 material handling equipment rental companies headquartered in the United Kingdom as of September 2026 and tracks 1,411 professional contacts across them, including 658 with verified work emails. Barnsley is the largest hub.

This list covers material handling equipment rental companies headquartered in the United Kingdom, matched on what each company actually does as described in its own words. Ranked by team size, largest first. Every row shows the company's own description, its RevenueBase Smart Search rating, and when it was last checked. Data refreshed September 20, 2026.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

How to read this list HQ checked on every row RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row Refreshed Sep 20, 2026 86% judged on-target in blind review

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The 25 largest material handling equipment rental companies based in the United Kingdom

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 106 material handling equipment rental companies based in the United Kingdom, ranked by team size, largest first. Data refreshed Sep 20, 2026. RevenueBase Smart Search rates how each company's information relates to material handling equipment rental companies: strong evidence (its own description names it), partial (names part of it), indirect (matched on the rest of its profile rather than the description shown). Click a contact count to view that company's people.
#	Company	RevenueBase Smart Search	Headquarters	Employees	Contacts
1	Jungheinrich UK LTD	Strong evidence	Milton Keynes, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	501-1,000	408 contacts →
	Strong evidence “At Jungheinrich UK, we are not only a premium manufacturer of forklift trucks, we’re also a leading force in automated material handling transformation.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
2	Impact Handling	Strong evidence	Long Eaton, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	201-500	150 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Established in 1985, Impact Handling has grown to become one of the major providers of material handling equipment in the UK.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
3	Ardent Hire Solutions	Strong evidence	Bedford, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	201-500	115 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Ardent Hire Solutions is THE leading specialist rental provider of material handling and lifting equipment, dedicated to delivering spectacular customer service and value.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
4	Carrylift Group	Indirect evidence	Skelmersdale, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	201-500	94 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Founded in 1988 and operating through a network of strategically located service centres and a principle member of the TCM Forklift Dealer Network.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
5	Stacatruc Limited	Strong evidence	Thatcham, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	51-200	51 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Stacatruc Limited: Powering Progress with World-Class Material Handling Solutions With over 40 years of industry leadership, Stacatruc provides independent, expert-led solutions…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
6	Aprolis UK	Strong evidence	Nottingham, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	201-500	37 contacts →
	Strong evidence “A leader in the UK materials handling industry.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
7	West Mercia Fork Lift Trucks	Indirect evidence	West Bromwich, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	11-50	35 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “WEST MERCIA FORK TRUCKS is a family business founded in 1971, based in Oldbury, West Midlands.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
8	Fork Truck Direct LTD	Indirect evidence	Chelmsford, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	11-50	20 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “To supply premium quality high value products and be remembered for the very best in customer service support and care" This mission statement from our Managing Director, Mike…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
9	CAM Fork Lift Trucks Limited	Strong evidence	Sheffield, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	11-50	19 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Your complete material handling partner.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
10	Interface Vehicle Services Ltd. IVS Materials Handling	Strong evidence	Barnsley, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	11-50	17 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Lift your productivity with a leading Yorkshire based materials handling company with nationwide coverage.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
11	Gray Forklift Services	Indirect evidence	Aberdeen, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	11-50	17 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “For over 40 years Gray Forklift Services is, and remains a family run business with a significant grounding in the North East of Scotland.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
12	JST Forklifts LTD	Indirect evidence	Chelveston, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	11-50	15 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “JST Forklifts Ltd is a large independent fork truck company with a number of relevant key strengths, briefly summarised below- 1) Local Knowledge & Resources – supported by long…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
13	Gwynedd Forklifts	Indirect evidence	Mochdre, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	11-50	12 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Established in 1986 to sell, hire, service and repair forklift trucks to the North Wales region and now growing to a multi-site operation with offices in Conwy, North Wales and…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
14	Complete Material Handling Limited	Strong evidence	Gateshead, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	11-50	11 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Here at Complete Material Handling Limited, we are suppliers of new and refurbished forklift trucks, delivering our services to businesses across the North of England.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
15	John Hanlon & CO LTD	Partial evidence	Shefford, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	51-200	9 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Established in 1973, John Hanlon & Co Ltd is the UK's leading specialist hire equipment and sales company.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
16	Action Handling Equipment LTD	Strong evidence	Sawbridgeworth, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	11-50	9 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Action Handling Equipment Ltd is a UK based company specialising in material handling equipment.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
17	Forklift Truck Depot Limited	Strong evidence	Barnsley, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	11-50	8 contacts →
	Strong evidence “As a VNA specialist & Lonking dealer, we are proud to supply a comprehensive range of material handling equipment designed to meet the evolving demands of warehouses, logistics…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
18	Yorkshire Handling Equipment UK LTD	Indirect evidence	Thorne, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	1-10	8 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “We are dedicated to customer service.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
19	Plant-Fit LTD	Strong evidence	Doncaster, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	11-50	8 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Plant-Fit Plant Hire Solutions is a leading provider of specialised equipment and machinery rental services, dedicated to supporting a wide range of industries with tailored…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
20	W.Hall Limited	Strong evidence	Newtownabbey, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	11-50	7 contacts →
	Strong evidence “We are a material handling company with depots in Newtownabbey and Leighton Buzzard The company has been in operation for over forty years.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
21	Wolff Onsite	Indirect evidence	Sheffield, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	1-10	7 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “With a commitment to excellence, we stand as proud providers of heavy lifting accessories.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
22	John Hanlon & Co. Limited	Indirect evidence	Beds, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	51-200	7 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “JOHN HANLON & CO.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
23	Newmarket Plant Hire LTD	Indirect evidence	Newmarket, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	51-200	7 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Plant Hire, Excavators, Dumpers, Rollers, Powered Access, tool hire,” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
24	Allshaw Hire	Indirect evidence	Wilmslow, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	1-10	6 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Waste Collections Skip Hire Muck away - tippers / grabs Plant Hire Powered Access Generators, Power & Lighting Welfare Units Tools 🟧SERVICE - Our friendly & experienced team are…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
25	Protier Lifting Services	Strong evidence	Leeds, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	11-50	6 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Protier is a leading supplier of lifting equipment and handling solutions.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026

RevenueBase Smart Search

RevenueBase Smart Search assesses information from a company’s LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website, and other publicly available sources. It uses that information to rate how closely the company relates to this list’s category: material handling equipment rental companies. Every row carries its rating and the description the rating was read from, so each one can be checked rather than taken on trust.

Strong evidence: The company's own public description of its business names material handling equipment rental companies.
Partial evidence: Its own public description names part of material handling equipment rental companies, so it works in or next to the category without describing itself that way.
Indirect evidence: The description shown does not name material handling equipment rental companies. The match rests on the rest of the company's public profile rather than the one sentence quoted here, so this is the rating to check first.

RevenueBase Smart Search is how these lists are built: RevenueBase's data engine and AI assemble the companies that match a category defined in a user's own words, so a list can be about what companies actually do rather than about whichever industry code they were filed under.

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Material handling equipment rental companies based in the United Kingdom at a glance

As of Sep 20, 2026

46.6%Verified-email coverage

13.3Average contacts per company

11-50Median size (employees)

3.8%Largest-city concentration · Barnsley

Sep 20, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

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Email recency for this list is measured worldwide rather than for United Kingdom, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for United Kingdom, over 106 companies.

How this list was built

Company categories are rarely black and white. RevenueBase reads each company's own description of its business to decide whether it belongs among material handling equipment rental companies, so some rows will be adjacent to the category rather than pure plays. The description and RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row are there so you can check each match yourself.

Source: The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
What qualifies: Companies headquartered in the United Kingdom whose own description of what they do matches “material handling equipment rental companies”. Matching reads each company's description, not its industry code or its name.
RevenueBase Smart Search: RevenueBase Smart Search is how this list is assembled and how each row is rated. RevenueBase's data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to a category defined in a user's own words. Each row is rated strong evidence (its own description names material handling equipment rental companies), partial evidence (it names part of the category) or indirect evidence (the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile). The description supporting each rating is quoted on the row.
What we exclude: Companies whose own description does not clearly place them among material handling equipment rental companies, and records with no verified work email. Companies headquartered outside United Kingdom are excluded even when they keep an office there.
Match quality: In blind human judging of this matching method, 86% of matched companies were on target. Expect roughly 1 in 7 rows to be adjacent to the category rather than a pure play. Every row shows the company's own description and its RevenueBase Smart Search rating so you can judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built, how the judging worked, and what the figure means.
Ranking: Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification: Every listed company carries at least one verified work email, 658 across the full list. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh: This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on September 20, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Corrections: Wrong category, wrong headquarters, or a company that has closed? Use “Report an issue” on any row. Reports go to the RevenueBase Data Team and feed back into the company graph.

Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase Smart Search?

RevenueBase Smart Search is how RevenueBase decides which companies belong on this list and how strongly each one fits. Its data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to the category the list is about. Each row is rated strong evidence when the company's own description names material handling equipment rental companies, partial evidence when it names part of the category, and indirect evidence when the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile.

How many material handling equipment rental companies are there based in the United Kingdom?

RevenueBase identified 106 material handling equipment rental companies headquartered in the United Kingdom as of September 2026, matched on each company's own description of what it does rather than its industry code.

What is the largest company on this list?

Jungheinrich UK LTD, headquartered in Milton Keynes, tops this list with the largest team on record.

Which city has the most material handling equipment rental companies?

Barnsley leads with 4 headquartered companies, followed by Aberdeen (3) and Manchester (3).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work the top results, verified emails and direct dials included. Upgrading unlocks all 658 verified decision-maker contacts tracked across these 106 companies.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on September 20, 2026.

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About this data

RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase Smart Search, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.