Stacatruc acquires Northern Handling Systems

Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom

Berkshire-based materials handling equipment provider Stacatruc, has acquired Northern Handling Systems, as it seeks to strengthen its presence and service capabilities across the North East of the United Kingdom.

Based in Stockton-on-Tees, Northern Handling Systems is an established materials handling business providing forklift trucks, sideloaders and associated support services across the region.

Stacatruc says the acquisition brings Northern Handling Systems’ experience, customer relationships and local presence into its growing network, while giving customers access to Stacatruc’s wider range of materials handling equipment and nation-wide support infrastructure.

Paul Vousden, CEO of Stacatruc, says: “Northern Handling Systems has built a strong reputation and established customer base in the North East, making it a natural fit for Stacatruc”.

“It’s another important step in the continued development of our UK network and our ability to provide customers with a genuinely comprehensive materials handling solution.”

LogiMAT to stay in Stuttgart until 2031

Stuttgart, Germany

LogiMAT organisers EUROEXPO and Messe Stuttgart have announced the European intralogistics event will continue to be held in Stuttgart until at least 2031.

The LogiMAT trade show was first held in 2003 and has grown steadily since with almost 70,000 attending the 2026 event.

“LogiMAT is one of the most important events in our portfolio,” explains Christoph Huss, managing director of EUROEXPO.

“We are therefore delighted to be able to continue our successful partnership with Messe Stuttgart and to continue offering the sector an effective platform in the future”, Huss continues.

“The Stuttgart location is ideal for LogiMAT – thanks to its modern infrastructure, excellent transport links and proximity to numerous major industrial and technology centres.”