Our Company

Hippo Carts was established as a result of a deep passion for crafting and fabricating metal goods. The founder and lead engineer, Alex Marler, possesses a background in product and engineering design, boasting over a decade of experience in transforming others' ideas from mere napkin sketches into tangible products. As a natural inclination, there is an inherent desire to develop and offer one's own creations to the world.

Alex has worked within the TV and SFX industry for a number of years, building all manner of crazy contraptions for use in filming.  Giving inside knowledge of cart product requirements and the necessary skills to bring such products to life at an affordable price.

The idea for Hippo Carts originated when a friend from the lighting industry approached us with a problem - he needed new carts but couldn't justify the inflated prices charged by existing manufacturers. Together, we improved the designs and incorporated innovative features to streamline his equipment hire job. At Hippo Carts, we prioritise thoughtful design, British manufacturing of the highest standard, and offering excellent value for your investment. We are committed to providing both ready-made solutions and personalised design services to fulfil your trolley requirements.

Other projects we have been involved in.

These are a few of the images taken during the TV shoots and behind-the-scenes operations, as well as other notable projects, which Alexander Marler has worked on.

Alexander Marler

Founder/ Lead Design Engineer

Frequently asked questions

How long will it take to make my cart?

All products are made to order, this allows us to be very reactive to specific needs. Therefore most cart orders take 1-2 weeks to manufacture. Bespoke cart lead times depend upon each design. Delivery timelines are in addition to the manufacturing time.

How do Hippo Carts create bespoke carts?

Click on the shop tab and then the BESPOKE sub tab. On this page you will see a contact form, use this to send us a message describing your ideas and requirements. We aim to reply to enquiries within 24hrs. Working together we can design the perfect cart to meet your needs.

How expensive is a bespoke cart?

As we have both design and manufacturing under one roof, we can offer competitive prices. Each custom design is priced on an individual basis via a no obligation quote.

Does my bespoke cart have to be for Lighting or Film use?

We design and make carts for all needs. We are currently in the process of designing industrial carts which will be added to our website soon.

Where do you deliver to?

We deliver to anywhere in Mainland UK for free when you make a purchase over £300.
We also ship worldwide - Please see shipping information for the price and deliver time.

How quick is delivery?

Once the product has been manufactured it will be shipped next day delivery. We aim to have it to you in under two weeks. We are new business and make to demand so please contact us for a detailed delivery date for your specific purchase.