The purchase of this long-established materials handling firm forms part of Impact Handling’s strategy to strengthen its network coverage as the sole distributor for Cat Lift Trucks in the UK and Ireland. The Birmingham site becomes the eleventh Impact Handling depot and follows the opening of a new facility in Manchester in March 2013, with further coverage supported by strategic dealer partners.

Terry Kendrew, MD, says: “There are strong synergies between Abex and Impact Handling; like us, Abex is focused on local engagement with customers in similar sectors, they have skilled and experienced staff and provide the full suite of sales, maintenance, parts and short term rental services.”