# Alcor Handling Solutions

> Alcor Handling Solutions is a UK-based handling equipment company based in Gateshead, North East England. Providing forklift, access, industrial cleaning, and warehousing solutions for over 40 years, they are one of the largest independent Mitsubishi forklift dealers in the UK. Part of the Northern Bear PLC group of companies.

- Company: Alcor Handling Solutions LTD (Company number: 2487182)
- Phone: 0191 229 0303
- Email: info@alcorhs.co.uk
- Website: https://alcorhandlingsolutions.co.uk/
- Address: Unit 1, First Avenue, Kingsway North, Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead, NE11 0NU
- Parent Company: Northern Bear PLC
- Years of Experience: 40+
- Full Range Catalogue: https://mft.alcorhandlingsolutions.co.uk/

## About

Alcor Handling Solutions has been successfully servicing businesses nationally for over 40 years. Starting from a small service and repair business in the early 1980s, it has grown into the go-to name for complete handling equipment solutions. They are one of the UK's largest Mitsubishi Forklift suppliers, committed to offering world-class products and services.

Their approach goes beyond simply selling equipment: they listen to customer requirements, propose bespoke solutions, and maintain ongoing relationships including maintenance, servicing, and 24/7 breakdown support.

Mission: To be the premier handling solutions company in North-East England, supplying Mitsubishi forklift trucks and an extensive range of other equipment and machinery.

Core values: Commitment and Professionalism, Safety and Reliability, Total Coverage, Complete Product Range, Capability and Expertise.

- About Page: https://alcorhandlingsolutions.co.uk/about/

## Team

- Stuart Dawson - Managing Director
- Gordon Riley - Service Director
- Sarah Wright - Finance Manager
- Jonathan Patterson - North East Area Sales Manager
- James Alder - Regional Key Account Manager
- Chris Wake - Service Co-ordinator
- Joanne Avis - Hire and Driver Training Co-ordinator
- Hannah Walt - Admin
- John Holland - Parts
- Kevin Leighton - Parts

## Accreditations

- CHAS - UK's leading provider of compliance and risk management solutions.
- UKMHA - UK Material Handling Association member. Recognised for the highest standards of service, safety and conduct.
- BITA - British Industrial Truck Association member.
- Mitsubishi Gold Award for Excellence - Awarded for outstanding customer service.
- RTITB Accredited - For operator training courses.

## Brand Partners

- Mitsubishi (primary forklift partner)
- Combilift
- Hako (industrial cleaning)
- Flexi

## Key Pages

- Home: https://alcorhandlingsolutions.co.uk/
- About: https://alcorhandlingsolutions.co.uk/about/
- Our Solutions: https://alcorhandlingsolutions.co.uk/our-solutions/
- Hire: https://alcorhandlingsolutions.co.uk/hire/
- Servicing: https://alcorhandlingsolutions.co.uk/servicing/
- Training: https://alcorhandlingsolutions.co.uk/training/
- Case Studies: https://alcorhandlingsolutions.co.uk/case-studies/
- Blog: https://alcorhandlingsolutions.co.uk/blog/
- Contact: https://alcorhandlingsolutions.co.uk/contact/
- Privacy Policy: https://alcorhandlingsolutions.co.uk/privacy-policy/
- Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy: https://alcorhandlingsolutions.co.uk/modern-slavery-human-trafficking-policy/

## Solutions / Services

### Forklift Equipment
Award-winning Mitsubishi range with worldwide reputation for performance, quality and reliability. Available to buy or hire with full maintenance and service packages.
- URL: https://alcorhandlingsolutions.co.uk/our-solutions/forklift-equipment/

### Specialist Handling Equipment
Handling and access solutions designed to maximise capacity, safety and efficiency. Available to buy or hire with full maintenance and service packages.
- URL: https://alcorhandlingsolutions.co.uk/our-solutions/specialist-handling-equipment/

### Industrial Cleaning
Total cleaning solutions for commercial, industrial and municipal environments. Available to buy or hire with full maintenance and service packages.
- URL: https://alcorhandlingsolutions.co.uk/our-solutions/industrial-cleaning/

### Access Equipment
Access solutions that maximise capacity, safety and efficiency. Available to buy or hire with full maintenance and service packages.
- URL: https://alcorhandlingsolutions.co.uk/our-solutions/access-equipment/

### Warehouse Solutions
Complete warehousing solutions including racking, storage and market leading products. Available to buy or hire with full maintenance and service packages.
- URL: https://alcorhandlingsolutions.co.uk/our-solutions/warehouse-solutions/

### Hire
Flexible hire options for forklifts, industrial cleaning equipment, access equipment and warehousing supplies.
- URL: https://alcorhandlingsolutions.co.uk/hire/

### Servicing
Regular servicing and maintenance packages to ensure maximum performance and lifespan from equipment. Includes 24/7 breakdown cover.
- URL: https://alcorhandlingsolutions.co.uk/servicing/

### Training
RTITB accredited training courses to ensure personnel have the correct qualifications for the environment they are operating in.
- URL: https://alcorhandlingsolutions.co.uk/training/

## Case Studies

- Corespec Ltd: https://alcorhandlingsolutions.co.uk/corespec-ltd/
- Burton Roofing Merchants Limited: https://alcorhandlingsolutions.co.uk/burton-roofing-merchants-limited/
- Trendsetting Awards and Trophies: https://alcorhandlingsolutions.co.uk/trendsetting-awards-trophies/

## Blog Posts

- From AutoBoost to Safety Zones: How Mitsubishi Forklift Tech Speeds Up Your Fleet (21 January 2026)
  How Mitsubishi's advanced technology features help UK distribution centres speed up and manage their fleet more efficiently.
  URL: https://alcorhandlingsolutions.co.uk/from-autoboost-to-safety-zones-how-mitsubishi-forklift-tech-speeds-up-your-fleet/

- From the Driver's Seat to the Warehouse Floor: Why Training is the Best Tool in Your Kit (23 December 2025)
  The critical importance of forklift operator training for safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.
  URL: https://alcorhandlingsolutions.co.uk/from-the-drivers-seat-to-the-warehouse-floor-why-training-is-the-best-tool-in-your-kit/

- Managing Warehouse Operations During the Festive Season: How to Stay Efficient and Prepared (13 November 2025)
  Practical guidance for managing increased warehouse demand during the festive period.
  URL: https://alcorhandlingsolutions.co.uk/managing-warehouse-operations-during-the-festive-season-how-to-stay-efficient-and-prepared/

- Forklifts vs Warehouse Handling Equipment: What's the Difference? (4 November 2025)
  A clear breakdown of the differences between forklifts and other warehouse handling equipment.
  URL: https://alcorhandlingsolutions.co.uk/forklifts-vs-warehouse-handling-equipment-whats-the-difference/

- Boost Safety and Compliance with Regular Forklift Maintenance (18 October 2025)
  Why regular forklift maintenance is essential for workplace safety, legal compliance, and business continuity.
  URL: https://alcorhandlingsolutions.co.uk/boost-safety-and-compliance-with-regular-forklift-maintenance/

- Why Forklift Maintenance Is the Key to Keeping Your Business Moving (10 October 2025)
  How consistent forklift care ensures peak performance, reduces downtime, and extends equipment lifespan.
  URL: https://alcorhandlingsolutions.co.uk/why-forklift-maintenance-is-the-key-to-keeping-your-business-moving/

- The Unsung Hero of Your Business: Why You Can't Live Without a Forklift (6 October 2025)
  The indispensable role forklifts play in business operations across industries.
  URL: https://alcorhandlingsolutions.co.uk/the-unsung-hero-of-your-business-why-you-cant-live-without-a-forklift/

- Industrial Forklifts Explained: 10 Fascinating Facts You Didn't Know (29 September 2025)
  Ten interesting facts about industrial forklifts, their history, capabilities, and widespread use.
  URL: https://alcorhandlingsolutions.co.uk/industrial-forklifts-explained-10-fascinating-facts-you-didnt-know/