This National Forklift Safety Day, Northern Bear Plc is proud to shine a spotlight on one of our key group companies: Alcor Handling Solutions. As forklift safety takes centre stage this month, there’s no better time to recognise the essential work Alcor does in helping businesses across the UK operate safely, efficiently, and with total confidence.
Supporting Business with Smarter, Safer Solutions
Alcor Handling Solutions specialises in the hire, sales, servicing, and maintenance of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, catering to both short- and long-term needs. Their flexible hire contracts empower businesses to stay productive without being tied down. This is ideal for everything from urgent last-minute requirements to planned long-term projects.
But Alcor is more than a forklift supplier, they’re a trusted solutions partner. With a national reach and a local feel, they support clients across manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, retail, and more.
Putting Safety First: Forklift Training You Can Trust
Safety is at the heart of everything Alcor does. Their comprehensive forklift training programmes ensure that operators are properly qualified, confident, and compliant. Whether it’s basic forklift operator certification, refresher courses, or bespoke site-specific training, Alcor helps companies build a strong culture of safety from the ground up.
Their training doesn’t just tick a box, it provides the practical skills and up-to-date knowledge teams need to operate equipment safely, reduce risk, and meet legal standards.
Cutting-Edge Forklifts with Built-In Intelligence
Alcor is a proud supplier of Mitsubishi electric-powered forklift trucks, known for their outstanding reliability, energy efficiency and, most importantly, safety innovations.
These aren’t just trucks. They’re intelligent safety systems on wheels, featuring:
- Intelligent Cornering System – Automatically adjusts speed during turns to maintain stability.
- Sensitive Drive System+ (SDS+) – Next-gen driver assist that adapts to the operator’s input for smooth, intuitive control.
- Passive Sway Control – Minimises mast sway, especially at heights over 3m, for safer load handling.
- Four Wheel Steering (4WS) – Exceptional manoeuvrability in tight warehouse spaces thanks to dual drive motors and a 100° steering angle.
- Automatic Hill Hold – Prevents rollbacks on inclines—no manual activation required.
- Emergency Stop Switch – Instantly stops the truck, even in poor weather.
- Adaptive Lift Control – Ensures the truck stays stable when lowering loads from high levels.
- Adjustable Lifting and Lowering – Customisable to your exact handling requirements.
- Optional Safety Zone Lighting – Red lights projected on the ground to keep pedestrians at a safe distance.
- Unparalleled 360° Visibility – A thoughtfully designed mast and cab layout ensures operators can see everything—helping prevent accidents before they happen.
A Vital Part of the Northern Bear Group
Alcor Handling Solutions exemplifies what Northern Bear stands for: practical expertise, professional service, and total reliability. Their dedication to customer satisfaction, safety-first approach, and technical excellence makes them a cornerstone of the group, and a valuable asset to businesses across the UK.
As we mark National Forklift Safety Day, we’re proud to highlight the role Alcor plays in promoting safe, productive working environments for materials handling professionals everywhere.
Find out more about Alcor Handling Solutions: https://alcorhandlingsolutions.co.uk
