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Global Industry News
edition #1268 - 12 February 2026
In this week’s Forkliftaction News we look at the life and legacy of Manitou Group’s Marcel Braud, who has passed away aged 93... Continue reading
Movers & Shakers
Johan Leveque Johan Leveque
Vice-chair, ALICE - (Alliance for Logistics Innovation through Collaboration in Europe)
Co-CEO, LIS Logistische Informationssysteme (LIS)
Regional sales manager, Battery Builders
SVP business solutions for the Americas, Dematic
Upcoming industry events …
June 9-11, 2026 - Stuttgart, Germany
June 30-July 2, 2026 - Birmingham, United Kingdom
August 19-20, 2026 - Chicago, United States
Editorial calendar - planned features
CONSTRUCTION FORKLIFTS
HANDLING GOODS IN THE COLD
LOADING/UNLOADING FREIGHT
BROWNFIELD AUTOMATION
FORKLIFT ATTACHMENTS
BATTERY AFFORDABILITY AND LIFETIME
FORKLIFT SAFETY
Fact of the week
The term "Spring", referring to the season, originated in the 14th century as "Springing time", describing how plants "spring" or burst into life after winter. In the 16th century "Springing time" was shortened to just "spring" for the season of new growth.