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EVCharge Live UK 2026 with Andrew Tucknott

Tomsetts’ Andrew Tucknott Takes to the Stage at EVCharge Live UK 2026 Tomsetts Distribution’s Managing Director, Andrew Tucknott, joined industry experts and business leaders at EVCharge Live UK 2026, held at the NEC Birmingham from 22–24 September. One of the UK’s leading events dedicated to electric vehicle charging and infrastructure, EVCharge Live brought together fleet …

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Tomsetts Fundraising team with buckets at football match

Charity Football Match raises £4,562 for KSS Air Ambulance

Tomsetts Charity Football Match doubles target for KSS Air Ambulance A fantastic day of football, fundraising and community spirit saw Tomsetts Distribution FC take on Hylab FC in our charity football match at Newhaven FC’s Trafalgar Ground on 26 September, 2026 raising £4,562 for Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance Charity. With nearly 300 spectators …

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Electric forklift driving off the Mexmast trailer

New Electric Forklift joins the fleet

Tomsetts invests in new electric forklift to strengthen warehouse operations Tomsetts Distribution has welcomed a new Mexmast electric forklift to its Newhaven premises, adding to the company’s warehouse handling capabilities. Already hard at work, the new counterbalance forklift is helping the team manage the daily movement of goods, from loading and unloading vehicles to handling …

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Sussex Police car with Tomsetts truck on a police exercise

Supporting our local police

Tomsetts Distribution Supports Local Police Training Exercises Tomsetts Distribution has been pleased to support local police training exercises by providing one of its HGVs for use in operational training. The vehicle was made available to help officers practise realistic scenarios as part of their ongoing preparation for situations they may encounter on the roads. So, …

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New MAN cap sports union jack livery and Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award badge

New MAN truck proudly carries Tomsett’s Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award on a Union Jack livery.

The latest addition to the Tomsetts Distribution fleet is turning heads for more than its striking new design. The company’s new MAN TGX 26.520 proudly features a distinctive Union Jack livery alongside Tomsetts’ Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award, reflecting the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting former members of the Armed Forces as they transition into …

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Tomsetts electric HGV

World Environment Day marks arrival of Tomsetts’ first electric HGV

There could hardly have been a more fitting day for Tomsetts Distribution to welcome its first fully electric heavy goods vehicle than World Environment Day. The arrival of the new 12-tonne electric lorry marks another important milestone in the company’s ambitious sustainability journey and its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 and Net Zero …

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Andrew Tucknott, in front of Tomsett's Volvo truck

Thank you Motor Transport for highlighting our sustainable growth story

Tomsetts Distribution would like to thank Motor Transport, regarded as the UK’s industry bible, and journalist Carol Millett for featuring Tomsett’s recent growth and sustainability journey in a national industry article published on 21 May online. The feature, titled “Sustainable strategy and ‘personal touch’ wins Tomsetts Distribution £1m in new business”, highlighted how the family-run …

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Tomsetts expands workshop services with coach maintenance and inspections

Tomsetts Distribution has taken another step in expanding its commercial vehicle services with the introduction of coach servicing, maintenance and inspections at its Newhaven workshop. The new service has been developed to meet growing demand from coach operators across Sussex, building on the company’s experienced workshop team, modern facilities and commitment to delivering the same …

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UKs first fully remanufactured electric forklift arrives at Tomsetts

Tomsetts gives diesel forklift a new lease of life with electric remanufacturing As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability and its ambitious Net Zero 2040 strategy, Tomsetts Distribution has taken delivery of the UK’s first fully remanufactured electric forklifts. Rather than purchasing a brand-new vehicle, the company chose a more sustainable alternative that demonstrates …

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