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The Alexander Group

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Materials Handlingwww.alexander-group.comLisburn, Northern Ireland, United KingdomUpdated

Family-owned materials handling provider and exclusive distributor of a leading forklift brand, offering sales, hire, and maintenance services.

Overview

Established in 1967, The Alexander Group is a family-owned materials handling solutions provider and exclusive distributor of a leading forklift brand in its region. The company focuses on helping customers improve operations through a mix of new and used handling equipment, tailored maintenance contracts, and flexible hire options. Supported by a network of service engineers and comprehensive aftersales care, The Alexander Group offers sales, fleet management, maintenance contracts and contract hire to customers across manufacturing, warehousing and distribution. The organization emphasizes safety, compliance, and reliable service to keep fleets productive, with a long-standing team dedicated to performance and customer service.

Mission statement

To keep customers' operations running smoothly and safely by delivering reliable equipment, flexible hire solutions, and comprehensive aftersales support through a team of experienced professionals.

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What we offer

Linde Forklifts

Offers a diverse range of forklifts with top safety features.

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Forklift Maintenance and Hire Services

Service

Reliable forklift maintenance to enhance fleet uptime, safety, and efficiency.

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Market segments

Market size by segment

Growth potential (CAGR)

Material handling equipment distribution

230 Billion USD6.5% CAGR

Sale and distribution of new and used lift trucks and warehouse vehicles, including exclusive regional distribution of Linde-branded forklifts with verified service history.

Products: Linde Forklifts

Fleet management and maintenance

33 Billion USD13.3% CAGR

Vehicle and fleet visibility, GPS-based tracking, preventive maintenance scheduling, and maintenance reporting to maximize uptime and reduce operating costs.

Products: Forklift Maintenance and Hire Services, Linde Forklifts

Forklift rental and contract hire

17.4 Billion USD3.7% CAGR

Short-term and long-term hire of fully serviced forklifts from a large hire fleet with flexible contract lengths and rapid deployment.

Products: Forklift Maintenance and Hire Services, Linde Forklifts

Material handling safety and compliance services

1.2 Billion USD8% CAGR

Safety assurance and regulatory compliance services for lift truck operations, including LOLER and PUWER compliance, safety feature management, and aftersales support.

Products: Forklift Maintenance and Hire Services, Linde Forklifts

More information about our offering

Linde Forklifts

The Alexander Group sells a diverse range of Linde forklifts for purchase, including counterbalance, reach trucks, pallet trucks, very narrow aisle trucks, and order pickers. As the exclusive distributor of Linde in Northern Ireland, the company provides both new and used forklifts sourced from its own hire fleet or Linde UK stock, all fully maintained with service history. With comprehensive professional support, customers benefit from reliable operational experiences and diverse choices.

  • Provides Diverse Options
    Customers can choose from various types of forklifts designed for different tasks, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Ensures Operator Safety
    Features like protective frames and intelligent assistance systems help minimize risks to operators during usage.
  • Ensures Reliability And Safety
    Each used Linde forklift is thoroughly maintained by qualified engineers, ensuring reliability, safety, and a seamless operational experience for customers.
  • Offers Flexible Solutions
    Tailored hire contracts allow customers to adjust fleet sizes according to changing operational needs, reducing capital investment.

Forklift Maintenance and Hire Services

The Alexander Group offers bespoke maintenance contracts for mixed fleets and brands, alongside a large hire fleet of over 500 fully serviced forklifts. Preventive maintenance helps identify wear before problems occur, maximizing uptime and reducing repair costs. A 24-hour breakdown service with rapid access to Linde spare parts and compliance assurance further support these services.

  • Ensure Quick Recovery
    Immediate response to breakdowns minimizes equipment downtime and keeps operations smooth.
  • Maximize Fleet Uptime
    Proactive maintenance prevents issues, enhancing reliability and extending equipment lifespan.
  • Ensures Safety Compliance
    This compliance guarantees the safety of operators and equipment, meeting regulatory standards.
  • Offers Flexible Rentals
    Businesses can adjust the number of forklifts according to seasonal demands or equipment breakdowns, ensuring smooth operations.

Sources

Methodology and sourcing behind the figures and links shown above.

Material handling equipment distribution

Estimated global distribution market proxied by the overall material handling equipment (MHE) market because distributors capture new/used sales, parts, and service revenue. Search results report global MHE values ranging ~189.6–238.4B and regional figures (North America ~86.7B). Reported CAGRs for the broader MHE market cluster between ~5.1% and 7% (automation subsets higher). I selected ~230B USD as a midpoint global proxy and a CAGR of 6.5% as a conservative midpoint reflecting reported growth rates across sources.

Fleet management and maintenance

Multiple market reports in the search results show 2024–2025 market values ranging roughly USD 21–38 billion and CAGRs from about 7% to 17%. MarketsandMarkets and Mordor Intelligence both report mid-30s USD market sizes for 2025 with CAGRs in the low-to-mid teens; I selected a conservative midpoint market size of USD 33.0B and used the MarketsandMarkets CAGR (13.3%) as a representative growth potential for fleet management and maintenance.

Forklift rental and contract hire

Search results show divergent global estimates (wide range driven by methodological differences). Fact.MR and similar industry reports provide a conservative, detailed estimate: global forklift rental ≈ USD 17.4 billion (2025) with a ~3.7% CAGR. Other sources range from ~USD 6–41 billion and higher CAGRs for shorter forecast windows (methodology and market definitions vary by provider); regional reports (Mordor US, Persistence Australia) align with a multi‑billion global market when aggregated, supporting the Fact.MR mid‑range selection.

Material handling safety and compliance services

Estimate derived by treating material-handling (lift-truck) safety & compliance services as a niche subset of broader compliance/safety services, machine safety, and warehouse safety markets cited in the results. Key cited markets: Compliance & Safety Operations Services ($12.5B, CAGR 6.5%), Warehouse Safety Systems ($6.15B, CAGR 10.8%), Machine Safety (~$5.66B, CAGR 5.7%), and Industrial Safety ($5.8B, CAGR 8.4%). Assuming services (consulting/audits/training/aftersales) are ~25–35% of warehouse/compliance markets and lift-truck–specific work is a modest share of those services, a blended global services market for lift-truck safety/compliance is estimated ~USD 1.2B. Growth potential (CAGR ~8.0%) is a blended projection between hardware-focused machine-safety growth (5.7–6.5%) and faster warehouse/software/service adoption (8.4–10.8%), reflecting accelerating software, training, and compliance demand for forklifts.

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