21 May 2025 | St Clare Engineering

Drum handling forklift truck attachments trusted across the world

At St Clare Engineering, we don’t just manufacture drum handling forklift attachments — we engineer solutions you can rely on.

Every Grab-O-Matic forklift drum handler is hand-assembled in our Hampshire workshop by skilled engineers using the highest quality materials. Whether you need a standard unit or a bespoke attachment, we craft each one to order — ensuring it fits your drum type, forklift and operational needs perfectly.

Why industries worldwide choose St Clare Engineering:
Tailored to your site, forklift and safety requirements
Built for durability, safety and long service life
Trusted by global brands in chemical, food, oil, logistics and recycling sectors
Manufactured in the UK with fast global delivery
Supported by expert advice and after-sales care

From ports and refineries to warehouses and recycling plants, our forklift drum handlers deliver secure, efficient performance where it matters most.

Get in touch today to talk through your needs with our expert team — and discover a safer, smarter way to handle drums

Other Press Releases from St Clare Engineering

03/12/2025 - Improve safety and control when moving whisky casks Whisky casks are heavy, valuable and difficult to handle safely with standard equipment. Their rounded shape, liquid movement and weight make lifting unpredictable, especially in fast-moving production areas. When you need to keep operations running smoothly, the right forklift attachment is essential for safe, consistent and controlled movement.

29/10/2025 - Reducing downtime through smarter drum handling When a single piece of drum handling equipment fails, the whole operation feels it. Production slows, storage becomes congested, and schedules start to slip. The true cost of downtime includes not just hours lost, but also the ripple effect across safety, productivity and customer confidence.

23/9/2025 - Discover how hiring or renting drum handling equipment helps you move barrels quickly, reduce risks, and keep operations running smoothly Handling drums and barrels can be a difficult, time-consuming and potentially hazardous task. A full steel drum can weigh more than 200 kilograms, and even when empty, drums are awkward to move manually. For businesses which only occasionally handle drums, buying permanent equipment may not be practical.

16/9/2025 - British drum handling equipment for global markets: How to load and unload barrels safely and efficiently using forklift attachments When shipping and receiving drums around the world, speed, safety and precision all matter. Whether you’re unloading barrels from a shipping container in Rotterdam or loading drums for export in Dubai, every delay or dropped drum costs time, money and even your reputation.

12/8/2025 - How to handle drums in the world’s toughest climates Whether you're working in desert heat or sub-zero cold, your equipment can’t let you down.