What Logisnext UK Ltd does

Logisnext UK Ltd operates as the UK sales, service, and solutions arm of the Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks brand, distributing materials handling equipment and related services to manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics operators across the United Kingdom. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Logisnext Europe B.V., which sits within the Mitsubishi Logisnext Group, a Japanese conglomerate employing approximately 11,000 people globally with production facilities in Sweden, Spain, Finland, China, and Japan. UK headquarters are in Thame, Oxfordshire, with an additional office in Walsall, and the business reaches customers through a dual-channel model combining a direct sales organization (introduced in January 2023 following the rebrand from UniCarriers UK) with an independent dealer network that has operated since the 1970s.

Name

Logisnext UK Ltd

Legal name

Logisnext UK Ltd

Website

https://mitsubishi-forklift.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Logisnext UK Ltd operates as Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, selling electric, LPG, and diesel counterbalance forklifts (1.4–12 tonnes), warehouse equipment, automation, and battery solutions to UK manufacturing, logistics, and storage operators via direct sales and an independent dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Material Handling Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Forklifts & Industrial Trucks (IC & Electric) (IMAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Material Handling & Industrial Lift Vehicle Manufacturing (Forklifts/Telehandlers/Reach Stackers) (IMACAFAD)

Keywords

• Material handling equipment
• Electric forklifts
• Warehouse equipment
• Forklift fleet management
• Counterbalance forklifts

Headquarters

HQ city

Thame, Oxfordshire

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. New Forklift Sales: Sale of new Mitsubishi forklift trucks and warehouse equipment including electric, LPG, and diesel counterbalance forklifts.
2. Used and Refurbished Equipment: Sale of pre-owned forklift trucks and warehouse equipment.
3. Forklift Rental/Hire: Short and long-term forklift and warehouse equipment rental services.
4. Forklift Leasing: Flexible finance and leasing options for forklift acquisition.
5. Service and Maintenance: Maintenance programmes tailored to individual fleet and business needs.
6. Fleet Management: Forklift fleet management services for materials handling operations.
7. Battery Solutions: Supply of lithium-ion, lead-acid, and enhanced lead-acid batteries with supporting services.
8. Warehouse Solutions: Including warehouse consultancy, cold store solutions, automation, and racking.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Logisnext UK Ltd sells and supports Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks-branded material handling equipment in the United Kingdom, including electric, LPG and diesel counterbalance forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, VNA trucks, stackers, pallet trucks and tow trucks spanning 1.2–12 tonne capacities. The company also supplies battery systems (Li-ion, lead-acid, enhanced lead-acid), automation/AGV solutions, the Safety Zone pedestrian-safety system, used and refurbished equipment, plus fleet management, forklift hire, leasing, cold-store warehouse solutions and warehouse consultancy services.

Product overview

Logisnext UK Ltd operates as Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, offering a comprehensive portfolio of material handling equipment and logistics solutions. The product portfolio includes electric and internal combustion counterbalance forklifts (EDiA EM, EDiA XL, FB60-120N(H) Series, GRENDiA), warehouse equipment (power pallet trucks, stackers, reach trucks, order pickers, VNA trucks), and an entry-level ESSENTiAL range. The company also provides add-on systems including Safety Zone pedestrian safety lighting, battery solutions (Li-ion, Lead Acid), and automation/AGV solutions. Service offerings encompass fleet management, hire services, cold store solutions, and warehouse consultancy. The portfolio spans capacities from 1.2 tonnes to 12 tonnes, serving industries including food & beverage, logistics, manufacturing, and cold storage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks: Primary brand for materials handling equipment including forklifts, warehouse equipment, and logistics solutions
• ESSENTiAL Range
• EDiA EM
• EDiA EX
• EDiA XL
• FB60-120N(H) Series
• GRENDiA
• Safety Zone
• AXiA
• PREMiA
• SENSiA

Products and services

• EDiA EM Electric Forklift (FB14-20(C)N2T Series) 1.4-2.0 tonne 3-wheel electric counterbalance forklift with 360-degree steering, AutoBoost and Sensitive Drive System+ for production and warehouse customers needing agile electric handling.
• EDiA XL Electric Forklift (FB40-55(C)N(H) Series) 4.0-5.5 tonne electric counterbalance forklift with Four Wheel Steering, AutoBoost and Adaptive Lift Control for superior grip, comfort and precision handling in heavy-duty indoor applications.
• FB60-120N(H) Series Electric Counterbalance Forklift 6.0-12.0 tonne electric counterbalance forklift for the heaviest indoor handling duties, with Four Wheel Steering, low-noise hydraulics, sealed cabin, dual 48V batteries and rapid battery exchange for multi-shift operations.
• GRENDiA ES LPG Forklifts LPG-powered counterbalance forklifts designed for intensive 24/6 operations, featuring sealed chassis and engine protection systems for indoor/outdoor reliability.
• Diesel Engine Forklifts Diesel-powered counterbalance forklifts for outdoor and heavy-duty industrial materials handling.
• SENSiA EM Reach Trucks Reach trucks with advanced features for high-bay stacking and warehouse operations.
• AXiA EM Platform Stacker High-performance 1.2-1.6 tonne pedestrian/stand-in platform stacker with ErgoSteer tiller head and Controlled Cornering System, available with three platform configurations for warehouse order picking and pallet handling.
• AXiA XL Stacker with Telescopic Forks Stand-in and sit-on stackers with hydraulic telescopic fork assembly for double-deep stacking, claimed to increase warehouse capacity by up to 30%.
• PREMiA Power Pallet Trucks Power pallet trucks designed for quick unloading and pallet movement in warehouse operations.
• PBPL Electric Hand Pallet Truck 1.2-tonne electric hand pallet truck with lithium-ion battery and ergonomic spring-loaded steering handle for comfortable grip during long shifts in cold store and warehouse operations.
• ESSENTiAL Range Cost-effective entry-level product line comprising power pallet trucks, pedestrian stackers, tow trucks and mini order pickers for light and medium operations.
• Safety Zone Pedestrian Safety System Pedestrian safety system that projects bright red lines of light onto the ground behind and beside the truck to create a visual no-go area for pedestrians; can be fitted to new trucks or retrofitted.
• Battery Solutions Comprehensive battery offerings including Lithium Ion, Lead Acid and Enhanced Lead Acid batteries with fast-charging capabilities for multi-shift electric forklift operations.
• Automation / AGV Solutions Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) solutions for tailored automation in warehouse operations.
• Forklift Fleet Management Service Tailored forklift fleet management services including maintenance programmes designed around individual fleet and business needs.
• Forklift Hire Service Short- and long-term hire of forklift and warehouse equipment for UK customers.
• Forklift Leasing and Finance Flexible finance and leasing options for forklift acquisition alongside outright purchase.
• Cold Store Warehouse Solutions Specialised equipment and solutions for cold store environments, maintaining efficient truck operation in temperature-controlled facilities (TCS&D award-winning capability).
• Warehouse Consultancy Warehouse design and consultancy service covering layout optimisation and racking recommendations for new and existing facilities.
• Used and Refurbished Forklifts Sale of pre-owned and refurbished forklift trucks and warehouse equipment supplied with manufacturer-backed support.

Quantifiable outcome

• EDiA XL won UK Material Handling Environmental Product of the Year 2022 with class-leading performance and quiet, emission-free operation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Logisnext UK LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Parent company subsidiary that rebranded from UniCarriers UK to Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks UK on January 1, 2023. Operates direct-to-customer sales organization alongside independent dealer network.
• Mitsubishi Logisnext Europe (MLE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company based in Almere, Netherlands. Acquired UniCarriers Corporation Ltd. in 2017 and implemented European strategy for Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks branded products across all wholly owned subsidiaries.
• Local Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks DistributorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of local distributors across the UK providing sales, service, and support. Includes distributors mentioned in case studies for Yeo Valley, T.G. Fruits, Simarco, and other customer locations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Jungheinrich UK: Direct competitor focused heavily on warehouse equipment (rack, reach, VNA, order pickers) and intralogistics. Strong UK direct-sales and service presence overlapping with Logisnext's core segments.
• Linde Material Handling: UK operation of Linde MH (KION Group), one of the top three global material handling brands. Competes head-to-head in counterbalance forklifts, warehouse equipment, and fleet management services.
• Hyster-Yale UK: UK dealer/distributor for Hyster and Yale forklift brands. Competes in counterbalance forklifts, warehouse trucks, and big-tonnage handling, particularly in industrial and port applications.
• Doosan Industrial Vehicle UK: UK arm of Doosan's industrial vehicle business. Competes in counterbalance and warehouse forklift segments, typically on price/value positioning.
• Toyota Material Handling UK: UK arm of Toyota Material Handling, the global #1 forklift manufacturer. Direct competitor across counterbalance, warehouse, and electric forklift segments with comparable dealer and direct-sales model.
• Crown Equipment Corporation: US-originated material handling manufacturer with UK presence, focused on warehouse equipment and electric forklifts. Competes in narrow-aisle, reach, and counterbalance segments with similar target customers.
• STILL Materials Handling: UK subsidiary of STILL (KION Group). Direct competitor across counterbalance forklifts, warehouse equipment, and intralogistics with comparable direct-sales/service model.
• Cat Lift Trucks: UK distributor of Cat/Mitsubishi Nichiyu heavy-duty forklifts. Overlaps with Logisnext in counterbalance and heavy-tonnage industrial truck segments, sharing some common manufacturing lineage.

Regional players

• Briggs Equipment UK: UK-based distributor and rental provider of material handling equipment, partly aligned with competitor brands. Comparable in aftermarket service, rental fleet management, and national coverage for UK customers.

Broad incumbents

• KION Group: Parent of Linde MH and STILL — a global material handling incumbent offering forklifts, warehouse automation, and supply chain software. Overlaps with Logisnext across product portfolio and increasingly across automation and software.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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