Agate Material Handling Ltd

10/09/2026

A little re-introduction for anyone who’s joined us recently - this is Reece, the founder of Agate MHE 😎

He’s the person behind the business and a big part of what you see happening here day to day.

Since we first introduced him, there’s been plenty going on at Agate - new customers, new opportunities, our first show, and even a few new faces joining the team along the way.

This page is where we share that journey - the day-to-day of running an MHE business, what’s happening behind the scenes, and the occasional dog making an appearance 🐕

So, if you’re new here, welcome!

09/09/2026

Finding the right forklift shouldn't feel more complicated than it needs to be.

Whether you're looking to buy, hire, or explore a contract hire solution, Agate MHE is always happy to talk through the options and help you find the right fit for your business.

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07/09/2026

We’re bacckk! 👋 And what better way to rejoin Facebook than with a little throwback to the New Forest & Hampshire County Show?

It was Agate MHE’s first time exhibiting at a show like this, and it was certainly a few days to remember! 🌳

For Reece, there was something quite surreal about it too. He’d been going to the show for years as a visitor, long before Agate MHE was even an idea. This time, he was there on the other side of the fence, representing a business he’d built himself.

And then once the doors opened, it was straight into it — meeting customers, chatting to people who had never come across us before, answering plenty of forklift questions and generally trying to take everything in at the same time.

There were plenty of familiar faces too, which made the whole thing feel even more special. Seeing existing customers come over for a chat and having people stop by just because they’d spotted the Agate MHE stand was a real highlight.

Looking back at the photos now, it’s a pretty good reminder of just how different things can look in a few years!

How’s everyone’s summer been? ☀️

31/07/2026

That’s a wrap on July! 🚚

We wanted to take a quick second to give a massive shoutout to Les. He has been absolutely smashing it, and honestly, he's made such a huge difference since joining the Agate MHE crew.

Working with likeminded people who share the same work ethic makes all the difference in the world. He's hit the ground running - even if we still can't agree on his questionable choice of putting pineapple on pizza. We’ll let it slide for now 🍕🍍

We also have to mention his dog, Dotty! She’s basically become our newest team member and is already a massive hit with the customers when she tags along 🐾

Thank you for all your hard work this month, Les. Here’s to a busy August 🤝

30/07/2026

New Forest and Hampshire County Show Teddy Bear Winner reveal!

30/07/2026

Final day of the New Forest and Hampshire County Show pop and see us, have a chat about our ranges of Cats and Liugongs and other brands or grab a chance to win our teddy! We’re at stand 258A with our sheep friends behind. 🐑 ☀️

28/07/2026

Currently at the 🌳

The LiuGong CPD30 electric counterbalance forklift is currently being displayed by our partner, Agate Material Handling.

Featuring a lithium-ion battery and a 500 mm load center, the CPD30 has a zero-emission design tailored for multi-shift warehouse and logistics operations.

Visit stand 258A at the show, if you are attending this week. The Agate and LiuGong team are also available to attend to inquiries!

28/07/2026

27/07/2026

Final stages of setting up for newforestshow, looking forward to talking about what we love doing here at Agate MHE and showcasing our some of the brands we work with and ranges we offer. Let us know, are you heading down to see us? 🌳☀️

27/07/2026

Part two of our demo drop-off down at Cavendish Ship Stores in Fareham.

While the 3-wheel truck handles the floor, the Cavendish team needed a solution for the high stuff. For that, we rolled out the CAT NR16N3 Reach Truck.

Reece’s view is simple: if you’re running out of floor space, you have to start looking up. But doing that safely means having a truck that doesn't wobble or flex when it's extended into narrow aisles. This CAT model is incredibly stable at height, which gives the operator a lot more confidence when moving heavy pallets around.

We prefer getting trucks directly onto customer sites like this rather than just talking about specs. It’s the only real way to know if a machine fits your workflow.

If your team is struggling with tight racking or high lifting, give Reece a shout or drop us a DM to try one out 📞