News Edition #1261
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18 December 2025
Inside The News

In this week’s Forkliftaction News , we report on an activist investment firm increasing its stake in Toyota Industries Corp (TICO), in a bid to stop the privatisation of the materials handling equipment manufacturer... Continue reading

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Inside the News - Edition #1261
Global Industry News
Investment firm acquires TICO stake to stop privatisation
News Story 1 minute read
18 December 2025 - Aichi, Japan
Winding down of Fetch Robotics a "cautionary tale"
News Story 4 minute read
18 December 2025 - Illinois, United States
CFTS issues reminder forklift attachments must be inspected
News Story 2 minute read
18 December 2025 - Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Pickle Robot founders see automation as the future
News Story 2 minute read
18 December 2025 - Boston, United States
Linde Material handling publishes sustainability report
News Story 2 minute read
18 December 2025 - Aschaffenburg, Germany
Movers & Shakers
News Story 1 minute read
James Brown, Bulldog Battery Corporation
Claudia Bibiano, TVH Parts
18 December 2025
Kalmar collaborates to develop DC charging solutions
News Story 1 minute read
18 December 2025 - Helsinki, Finland
Supply Chain Indonesia event announced
News Story 1 minute read
18 December 2025 - Jakarta, Indonesia
China’s Industrial Fair Network attracts large overseas attendance
News Story 1 minute read
18 December 2025 - Shanghai, China
Logistics UK award winners named
News Story 2 minute read
18 December 2025 - London, United Kingdom
Briefs
News Story 2 minute read
JLT Computers and MakuSafe announce partnership
JCB Toy Appeal receives record number of gifts
Burwell Material Handling opens rebranded sites
18 December 2025
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Movers & Shakers
James Brown James Brown
Chief operating officer, Bulldog Battery Corporation
Commercial excellence roll-out manager, TVH Parts
President EPG Americas, Ehrhardt Partner Group (EPG)
CEO, Duravant
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CONSTRUCTION FORKLIFTS
HANDLING GOODS IN THE COLD
LOADING/UNLOADING FREIGHT
BROWNFIELD AUTOMATION
FORKLIFT ATTACHMENTS
BATTERY AFFORDABILITY AND LIFETIME
FORKLIFT SAFETY
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Yale Lift Truck Technologies
Yale offers a full line of forklifts to help customers adapt to today's demanding supply chain.
Editorial calendar - planned features
CONSTRUCTION FORKLIFTS
HANDLING GOODS IN THE COLD
LOADING/UNLOADING FREIGHT
BROWNFIELD AUTOMATION
FORKLIFT ATTACHMENTS
BATTERY AFFORDABILITY AND LIFETIME
FORKLIFT SAFETY
Words of support …

Undoubtedly, peer experience plays a crucially important role in our industry and it is extremely valuable for us to be part of the platform, where industry professionals, as well as end users can discuss and learn more about the materials handling world.

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Fact of the week
The two internal cavities in our nose called nostrils function as separate organs. Each nostril has its own set of turbinates and olfactory receptors. The two independent organs work together through a mechanism called the nasal cycle, where one nostril is dominant for air intake while the other rests and is better at detecting scents.

Seeking Ambitious Dealers Globally. Your chance to join a leading heavy machinery brand. Exclusive territories await!

Exclusive Territories Available. Join SOCMA's leading innovation in heavy machinery. 

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Contact us now - +86 153 050 495 72 - www.socma-forklift.com 

Did you know that Forkliftaction’s unique pricing system is strategically designed to drive stronger B2B advertising outcomes?
With discounts for repeats and volume, you can maximise reach and reinforce consistency over time. New advertisers receive further savings with our first-time advertiser discount.
Ask about which B2B discounts apply to you, and how you can use them to your advertising advantage.

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PREMIUM business

Yale Lift Truck Technologies
Yale offers a full line of forklifts to help customers adapt to today's demanding supply chain.
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 two internal cavities in our nose called nostrils function as separate organs. Each nostril has its own set of turbinates and olfactory receptors. The two independent organs work together through a mechanism called the nasal cycle, where one nostril is dominant for air intake while the other rests and is better at detecting scents.
Words of support …

Undoubtedly, peer experience plays a crucially important role in our industry and it is extremely valuable for us to be part of the platform, where industry professionals, as well as end users can discuss and learn more about the materials handling world.

Alexandra Artemova, Marketing Specialist

Seeking Ambitious Dealers Globally. Your chance to join a leading heavy machinery brand. Exclusive territories await!

Exclusive Territories Available. Join SOCMA's leading innovation in heavy machinery. 

Partner for success. Enjoy comprehensive support and impressive profit potential.

Contact us now - +86 153 050 495 72 - www.socma-forklift.com 

Did you know that Forkliftaction’s unique pricing system is strategically designed to drive stronger B2B advertising outcomes?
With discounts for repeats and volume, you can maximise reach and reinforce consistency over time. New advertisers receive further savings with our first-time advertiser discount.
Ask about which B2B discounts apply to you, and how you can use them to your advertising advantage.

For audience info, web stats + our full media offer: [DOWNLOAD OUR MEDIA KIT].