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Save the date. 28 September 2023 is TransCityRail South and we’re exhibiting! TransCityRail South 2023 London’s TransCityRail South…
In electric intralogistics we’re seeing increasingly bigger fleets. With the cost of warehouse space on the rise, efficient use of space is…
It’s been another busy and very successful 12 months. The team pulled together to deliver Hoppecke UK’s strong results in 2022-23. We…
Rail events are a key route to business development. Rolling Stock Networking (RSN) is one of the UK’s best. There’s an opportunity to meet…
Materials handling operations welcome any opportunity to reduce costs. Energy remains a hot topic. Even more so in light of electricity…
It always pays to safeguard your investment in MHE. Especially in the current climate. One way to achieve this is through improved battery…
Hoppecke is developing its credentials in the UK’s marine sector. In 18 months we’ve supplied energy systems for 20 boats. Dutch-style…
Freightroute commits to providing a first-class end-to-end solution to its customers. Making the switch to electric forklifts made sound…
As a local business, we’re proud to support Stoke-on-Trent Foodbank. Christmas gifts Just before Christmas 2022 we delivered 20 presents…
Climb of Life 2022 raised more than £51,000! Well done to everyone involved in the challenge. All funds generated support the Institute of…
The rising cost of living is top of everyone’s agenda. We’ve seen electricity prices triple in a few months. Cutting costs is a priority.…
We’re exhibiting at TransCityRail South 2022 in London on September 29. Stop by the Hoppecke stand, where a warm welcome awaits. …
We’re busier than ever. As more businesses turn to us for support, the workload increases. So, we’re continuing to grow our warehouse and…
Safety is key. We’re committed to battery maintenance best practice. That’s why we’ve created three new videos. They provide step-by-step…
How long have you worked at Hoppecke? Just a few months. However, I moved to Hoppecke from another battery company and have been in this…
We’re looking forward to a major rail exhibition. Rolling Stock Networking (RSN) 2022 takes place at Derby Arena on July 7. We’ll be there…
How long have you worked at Hoppecke? I spent 14 years in warehousing and logistics before joining the business in April 2016. As…
In logistics we’re known for our expertise in industrial batteries. We’re also specialists in rail and UPS systems. Increasingly, however,…
From 1 April 2022 new government legislation will have a major impact. Non-agriculture businesses can no longer use red diesel to power…
How long have you worked at Hoppecke? I’ve been with Hoppecke for 10 years in total. I was an engineer at JCB when the market plummeted and…
We work with businesses of all shapes and sizes. Across a variety of sectors. Often, customers are looking for an innovative solution. So,…
The start of production at the new HOPPECKE plant in Poland is drawing closer. As early as the beginning of April 2022, the HOPPECKE grid |…
Looming bills following the expense of Christmas. Life can be difficult at this time of year. Many families seek help within their local…
It’s official. There’s no stopping Gus Whyte! Our sales director helped to raise £75,000 for a leading cancer charity. Climbers raise…
Running a highly intensive operation? Often, handling equipment in daily use is pushed to the limit. So are its traction batteries. To…
With rail batteries, performance is vital. As is reliability. So, observing the recommended five-year refurbishment schedule is key. It’s…
In the logistics sector Hoppecke is synonymous with MHE. Forklift, PPT, VNA and reachtruck batteries and chargers. However, we’re also…
How long have you worked at Hoppecke? It’s a long story! I worked here even before I worked here, having worked on this site with…
Logistics businesses using diesel will soon pay more. So will those whose MHE fleets run on rebated biofuels. The reason? A tax hike. Under…
Rolling Stock Networking returns on Thursday, 30 September 2021. We’ll be there! Hoppecke is exhibiting at this international rail industry…
Our Staffordshire hub is busier than ever. In fact, our workload is up around 40% over the past 12 months. Motive power is buoyant. Need a…
Travis Perkins is one of the largest suppliers of building materials to the UK’s construction industry. As such, a reliable materials…
Get ready for a world full of energy with Hoppecke! We’re excited about our new digital interactive tool. Hoppecke Energy World offers easy…
No question, it’s been a very challenging 12 months. Characterised by a significant market downturn. The motive power forklift batteries…
Gareth McCorkell - Account Manager How long have you worked at Hoppecke? I have been with Hoppecke for 5 years now and I am currently…
Uncertain trading in Europe post-Brexit and Covid-19. They have certainly taken their toll on the motive power batteries market. It’s down…
Logistics businesses are having to adapt to stringent Covid-19 restrictions and revised working patterns. For MHE fleet managers however,…
Demand for electrical energy across a variety of industrial applications is on the increase. So, it’s good to see that Hoppecke’s agent in…
The Hoppecke UK team is always keen to support our local community. It’s been a tough year financially for many people, so we were…
Jo Snape - Accounts Manager – Sales and Service How long have you worked at Hoppecke? I’ve been with Hoppecke for seven years now.…
DBL Logistics made a decision to improve business performance whilst enhancing its green credentials by converting part of its forklift…
This year is unique in both its uncertainty and its behavioural shifts. However, one thing seems certain - there will be a surge in online…
Covid-19 has impacted heavily on the logistics sector. As businesses get to grips with new ways of working, forklift trucks represent a…
With over 90 per cent of a typical logistics fleet being electric powered, today’s warehouses and distribution centres are more dependent…
For logistics operations that count on a forklift fleet powered by lead-acid batteries, we cannot stress enough how important it is to treat…
Paul Butchart BSc CChem MRSC National Sales Manager: Special Power Systems How long have you worked at Hoppecke? I have worked for…
Electric warehouse and forklift fleets have some special considerations over and above IC engine vehicles. More than 90 per cent of the UK’s…
We are now entering the ninth week of lockdown. With seven out of 10 UK firms furloughing staff, many thousands of forklift fleets and their…
We are really pleased to announce that Stuart Browne has been appointed to General Manager of our UK operation. Having joined Hoppecke UK…
Whilst we enter the fifth week of COVID-19 lockdown in the UK, many businesses are still operating. Even if this is on a reduced capacity,…
If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it is how much we rely on efficient supply chains. Retailers forced to close their shops…
Our innovative trak|uplift batteries have now been certified by DNV GL to have a cycle life of 1,700 cycles. We are delighted that a…
One thing is certain during the coronavirus crisis: supply chains are vital. As consumers worldwide practice social distancing and…
At Hoppecke many of customers are in the food, manufacturing, distribution and retail sectors. Clearly as we enter the peak of the…
Despite improved lead times, better forward planning and increased stockholding capabilities, many supply chain businesses continue to…
Worldwide, Covid-19 is resulting in unprecedented challenges and is testing our resilience as businesses and people. In the UK, we at…
Gus Whyte - Sales Director UK & Ireland, Hoppecke UK How long have you worked at Hoppecke? I have been at Hoppecke for 20 years in May…
When you’re looking to maximise forklift performance it’s easy to overlook the role played by its batteries. Yet, your equipment is only as…
Uncertainties surrounding Brexit and what lies ahead have been taxing us all for months. In particular, businesses of all sizes have been…
No longer a novelty, the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are now well established within the retail calendar and play a pivotal role in…
With the launch of its next generation technology Hoppecke Industrial Batteries is making it even easier as well as highly cost-effective…
Known as Intilion, the new division was created on April 1 and is based in Zwickau and Paderborn, Germany. It oversees all Hoppecke Group…
