News Edition #1248
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18 September 2025
Inside The News

In this week’s Forkliftaction News we report on the recent IMHX event in Birmingham with coverage of new product launches, key themes and observations from those attending. We also name the winners of the 2025 Archies Awards, held in conjunction with IMHX... Continue reading

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Inside the News - Edition #1248
Global Industry News
From IMHXperience to new product launches
News Story 5 minute read
18 September 2025 - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Hyster expands A Series counterbalance range
News Story 1 minute read
18 September 2025 - Cleveland, OH, United States
Sany delivers 40 forklifts to Qatar
News Story 1 minute read
18 September 2025 - Beijing, China
Linde to automate Airbus assembly line
News Story 1 minute read
18 September 2025 - Aschaffenburg, Germany
Canary Islands terminal upgrades with hybrid RTGs
News Story 1 minute read
18 September 2025 - Canary Islands, Spain
Winners of Archies 2025 announced
News Story 1 minute read
18 September 2025 - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Movers & Shakers
News Story 2 minute read
Rodney Grant, Hire Industry Association New Zealand (HIANZ)
Nancy Pinto, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling
Anthony Pishotti, Advanced Intralogistics
18 September 2025
Jungheinrich to offer Arcure AI solution
News Story 1 minute read
18 September 2025 - Canary Islands, France
Briefs
News Story 1 minute read
Interfit expands further into Europe
Replacement of forklift fleet helps achieve zero emissions
18 September 2025
FEM objects to proposed EC legislation contradiction
News Story 2 minute read
18 September 2025 - Brussels, Belgium
School forklift simulators training future operators
News Story 1 minute read
18 September 2025 - Florida, United States
De-wiring bales quick and easy!
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Movers & Shakers
Rodney Grant Rodney Grant
Chief executive officer, Hire Industry Association New Zealand (HIANZ)
Director of sales and operations planning, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling
President, Advanced Intralogistics
Chief development officer, DHL
Upcoming industry events …
October 15-16, 2025 - Amsterdam, United States
October 15-16, 2025 - Las Vegas, United States
June 30 - Jully 2, 2026 - Birmingham, United Kingdom
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In May 2023, a Belgian Malinois named Wilson played a key role in the rescue of four children lost in the Amazon jungle. The young children were missing for 40 days after a plane crash that killed their mother and other adults. Wilson tracked the children's footprints, leading the military to their location.

"During these 10 years, Hangcha has seen remarkable growth: revenue surged 3.6 times to ¥16.49 billion (2024), we established 18 overseas subsidiaries, pioneered industry-leading lithium forklifts and intelligent logistics solutions and significantly elevated our global brand. We deeply appreciate Forkliftaction's effective platform and unwavering support." - Kelly Xu, Marketing Specialist - Zhejiang HANGCHA Imp. & Exp. Co.,Ltd. 

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At Linde Material Handling, we appreciate Forkliftaction for its competent and informative reporting and its global perspective. Forkliftaction is one of the few industry media with a transnational readership.

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PREMIUM business

Lift Technologies Inc.
Global leader - manufactures masts, carriages, sideshifters & fork positioners
Upcoming in the editorial calendar
MANAGING MIXED FLEETS
Oct 2025
ASSET FINANCE
Nov 2025

"During these 10 years, Hangcha has seen remarkable growth: revenue surged 3.6 times to ¥16.49 billion (2024), we established 18 overseas subsidiaries, pioneered industry-leading lithium forklifts and intelligent logistics solutions and significantly elevated our global brand. We deeply appreciate Forkliftaction's effective platform and unwavering support." - Kelly Xu, Marketing Specialist - Zhejiang HANGCHA Imp. & Exp. Co.,Ltd. 

Thanks for your support! Read the full testimonial & more industry messages ♥ here.

Words of support …

At Linde Material Handling, we appreciate Forkliftaction for its competent and informative reporting and its global perspective. Forkliftaction is one of the few industry media with a transnational readership.

Heike Oder, Head of Trade Press

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Fact of the week
In May 2023, a Belgian Malinois named Wilson played a key role in the rescue of four children lost in the Amazon jungle. The young children were missing for 40 days after a plane crash that killed their mother and other adults. Wilson tracked the children's footprints, leading the military to their location.

Find the right machine for your business with F. Uchiyama, exporter and wholesaler of used forklifts and construction machinery. With 100 years of experience in the trade, you can leave the export procedures to us!
FOR SALE:
2019 Toyota 02-2TD20 Tow Tractor
1991 Komatsu FD25-11 Diesel Forklift
2007 Skyjack SJ4632 Scissor Lift 

Find more machines here | Contact us with enquiries 

Showcased in the Virtual Expo

Industrial processes in paper and waste processing involves strapped bale handling and de-wiring. Durwen provides the smart solution for the industry, with its fully Durwen designed and made de-wiring bale clamp. Expensive factory part equipment was needed yesterday - use the smart solution from Durwen in future!

Check out our new website and get in touch with us today! 

Product and service backup MADE IN GERMANY!
You might want to check out our service portal as well – it backs you up 24/7!

PREMIUM business

Lift Technologies Inc.
Global leader - manufactures masts, carriages, sideshifters & fork positioners
Upcoming in the editorial calendar
MANAGING MIXED FLEETS
Oct 2025
ASSET FINANCE
Nov 2025

"During these 10 years, Hangcha has seen remarkable growth: revenue surged 3.6 times to ¥16.49 billion (2024), we established 18 overseas subsidiaries, pioneered industry-leading lithium forklifts and intelligent logistics solutions and significantly elevated our global brand. We deeply appreciate Forkliftaction's effective platform and unwavering support." - Kelly Xu, Marketing Specialist - Zhejiang HANGCHA Imp. & Exp. Co.,Ltd. 

Thanks for your support! Read the full testimonial & more industry messages ♥ here.

Fact of the week
In May 2023, a Belgian Malinois named Wilson played a key role in the rescue of four children lost in the Amazon jungle. The young children were missing for 40 days after a plane crash that killed their mother and other adults. Wilson tracked the children's footprints, leading the military to their location.
Words of support …

At Linde Material Handling, we appreciate Forkliftaction for its competent and informative reporting and its global perspective. Forkliftaction is one of the few industry media with a transnational readership.

Heike Oder, Head of Trade Press

Find the right machine for your business with F. Uchiyama, exporter and wholesaler of used forklifts and construction machinery. With 100 years of experience in the trade, you can leave the export procedures to us!
FOR SALE:
2019 Toyota 02-2TD20 Tow Tractor
1991 Komatsu FD25-11 Diesel Forklift
2007 Skyjack SJ4632 Scissor Lift 

Find more machines here | Contact us with enquiries 

Showcased in the Virtual Expo

Industrial processes in paper and waste processing involves strapped bale handling and de-wiring. Durwen provides the smart solution for the industry, with its fully Durwen designed and made de-wiring bale clamp. Expensive factory part equipment was needed yesterday - use the smart solution from Durwen in future!

Check out our new website and get in touch with us today! 

Product and service backup MADE IN GERMANY!
You might want to check out our service portal as well – it backs you up 24/7!