Equipping British industry since 1970
Over 12,000 products for handling, access, storage and safety, plus the servicing, inspections and fabrication that keep them working.
Most orders carriage paid over £100. Ex-Works items are quoted for carriage separately.
And plenty more besides
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We build what the catalogue doesn't
Our roots are in steel fabrication. Trolleys, workbenches, trailers, stillages, cages and structural steelwork, made to your drawing or ours in mild steel, stainless or aluminium. We will come to site to measure up.
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Run by the same family since 1970
John Phillips started Action Handling in 1970 to give British industry one place to buy handling equipment. His sons run it now, from Sawbridgeworth.
Alongside the catalogue we repair, service and inspect handling equipment, and train the people who use it. Advice before you buy is free.
The whole range, in one book
Our catalogue has been printed every year since 1986. Read the current edition online, or ask us to post a copy to your desk.
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12 August 2026
Reach high and reach far!
This month we cover advice on choosing access towers and electric pallet trucks.
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15 June 2026
Buyers guide to pallet racking
So many styles and types. Buy the wrong racking system and it can cost thousands to put right.
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8 June 2026
Neglect racking and shelving inspections at your peril
Site inspections for multiple types of racking and shelving, and why the law expects them.
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