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  1. Industrial Equipment Supplier
  2. Building Equipment Hire Service
  3. Construction Machinery and Equipment Store
  4. Plant and Machinery Hire

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Established in 1982 by founder David Woods, Acclaim Handling is a proudly British company headquartered in Purfleet-on-Thames, Essex. With over four decades of heritage built on trust, integrity, and service excellence, Acclaim has become a nationwide leader in material handling solutions. We offer a comprehensive range of equipment—including Forklift Trucks, Order Pickers, Pallet Trucks, Reach Trucks, and Industrial Floor Cleaning Machines—tailored to meet the needs of businesses across the UK. Our services go far beyond equipment supply. We deliver accredited forklift driver training, carry out thorough examinations in full compliance with LOLER regulations, and provide responsive maintenance and support to keep your operations running safely and efficiently. At Acclaim Handling, we are driven by British values of reliability, quality, and customer-first service. Whether you're looking to hire, purchase, service, or train, Acclaim is your trusted partner in material handling. https://acclaimhandling.co.uk


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3.8

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Training

Acclaim Handling’s training on forklifts are no-nonsense, straight forward and are delivered by professionals such as Ross Tyrrell!

May 27, 2025
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Reply from Acclaim Handling

Thank you for your kind words! We’re really pleased to hear you had a positive experience with our training. Ross and the rest of the team work hard to deliver practical, professional courses that make a real difference. We’ll be sure to pass your feedback on! 👏

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Acclaim Handling are a professional…

Acclaim Handling are a professional forklift sales company who provided us with an excellent product, fast and at a great price. The Sales Manager Jason Wiles was excellent and really knew exaclty what was needed to keep us running. More importantly they provided us with a temporary forklift until our new one was ready so we were not without a truck.

May 7, 2025
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Reply from Acclaim Handling

Thank you so much, Cliff, for your kind words and for leaving us a review!

We’re delighted to hear that you were pleased with both the service and support you received.

Jason will be happy to know his expertise has made a difference for you and your operations.

We look forward to supporting you again in the future!

— The Acclaim Handling Team

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