Linde Material Handling UK delivers Pop! of performance to Funko’s UK operation with new fleet
11 Aug 2025
• Leading material handling provider to supply 20 advanced warehouse trucks to Funko’s 395,000 sq ft distribution centre
• Marks complete overhaul of Funko’s current fleet as Linde becomes sole provider
• Line-up includes reach trucks, order pickers, pallet trucks and electric counterbalance truck
• All vehicles feature fleet-management system to support enhanced operational efficiency and oversight
• Supports Funko’s handling of 12 million units per annum at Coventry site and wider growth ambitions
- Solar energy systems to be introduced across UK sites
- Energy efficiency solutions and EV charging points at depot locations
- New pilot customer incentive programme to encourage transition to electric vehicles
Linde Material Handling UK, a leading provider of materials handling equipment, is rolling out a major sustainability programme across 14 UK depots to reduce its carbon footprint, whilst at the same time supporting its customers’ net zero plans.
The company has already begun with the integration of solar panels at its Bridgend premises in Wales and at the Newton Aycliffe premises in the North-East of England and aims to incorporate renewable energy solutions across all Linde Material Handling owned UK premises.
In addition to major projects, Linde Material Handling is also undertaking smaller initiatives that, collectively, are expected to make a significant difference to the company’s environmental footprint. These include:
- Transitioning its Service Engineer van and company car fleets to full EV alternatives; moving away from IC and Hybrid models
- Expanding the availability of EV charging points for staff, visitors, and company-owned vehicles
- Decreasing energy consumption levels with the installation of LED lighting across warehouses, workshops and offices
- Sourcing energy from providers which specialise in low-carbon generation methods (e.g. Wind and Solar)
- Implementing rainwater harvesting systems across sites to reduce water usage
- Installing automatic roller shutters on workshops to minimise heat loss and reduce energy consumption
Dr. Arthur O’Sullivan, one of the Regional Directors of Linde Material Handling, who is spearheading the UK & Ireland sustainability programme, said: “We are very much aware of the environmental impact of the intralogistics industry and recognise our responsibility, as a forerunner in this space, to help lead the way for a more sustainable future.
“Make no mistake, we realise that we have some way to go but we have set out our ‘greenprint’ for enhanced sustainability across our operations.”
He added: “We are actively seeking and are open to any solutions that can help reduce our impact, no matter how big or small.”
The announcement of Linde Material Handling’s sustainability programme comes hot on the heels of the launch of a range of next-generation EV counterbalance trucks.
