Nexen "X" range 1.6 T diesel truck

Leeds-based Moorgate Forklifts Ltd has entered into a partnership with forklift manufacturer Nexen UK.

The tie-up means all of Moorgate's new fleet of pallet trucks and forklifts will be supplied exclusively by the Nexen's Lowestoft facility.

Managing director Neil Brook says the partnership is a massive step up for the business.
"Not only do Nexen share our values for superior customer service and value for money, the fact that their products are at the forefront of materials handling technology gives us a real competitive advantage in the market."

Established in Leeds for over 25 years, Moorgate serves warehouses, manufacturers and other businesses in Leeds, Bradford and the wider areas of West and North Yorkshire.

With a range of used vehicles from Mitsubishi, Samuk, Toyota, Samsung and Hyster, the addition of the Nexen brand is expected to offer Moorgate's client base a wider range of choice, ensuring the company is better placed to meet customer requirements.

Brook believes the Nexen products will greatly increase the company's flexibility. "This new partnership should not be underestimated. As Nexen have the capacity to produce 2,500 trucks per year, if demand were to increase, we will be better prepared to meet that challenge."

Nexen director Pamela Oakes adds: "We are very pleased to be partnering Moorgate Limited in the expansion of their operation. It is very important for Nexen to work with such a long-standing and established company in Yorkshire, especially with a managing director (who) shares the same philosophy and values for customer service and support as our own."

Nexen expects to supply Moorgate with 50 trucks in the first year of the partnership. Moorgate will stock a range of materials handling equipment from Nexen's new "X" range.