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Forkliftaction News takes an in-depth look at current trends, challenges and opportunities impacting the materials handling market. Packed with insights from industry experts, you'll learn about the latest emerging technologies and new solutions on the market.

Matthew McDonald

9 minute read

Forklifts and the attractions of artificial intelligence

Feature Article - 29 May 2025 (#1232) Looking past the hype, it becomes clear that AI has much to offer materials handling operations. At the same time, as Matthew McDonald writes, it is important that those who use this increasingly ubiquitous technology make sure they are aware of its limits.

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Matthew McDonald

8 minute read

The latest materials handling attachments

Feature Article - 10 Apr 2025 (#1225) All designed with flexibility and suitability for specific tasks in mind, materials handling attachments help meet the broader goals of efficiency and safety. Matthew McDonald shines a light on some of the latest products of this type on the market.

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Matthew McDonald

9 minute read

Realising the potential of automated forklifts

Feature Article - 13 Feb 2025 (#1217) With a list of benefits that includes everything from increased efficiency and cost savings to safety improvements and scalability, automated forklifts are suitable for most types of materials handling operations.

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Angie Kay

19 minute read

2024 - a year of innovation

Feature Article - 26 Dec 2024 (#1211) Automation and electrification were key themes in the materials handling sector in 2024 as the industry continues to seek cost savings and time efficiencies while also addressing the skills shortage. We look at all the big issues in the sector in 2024 and ask industry experts what they think will happen in 2025.

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Matthew McDonald

10 minute read

Forklift damage prevention – protecting load and facility

Feature Article - 7 Nov 2024 (#1204) In the wrong hands, forklifts can become dangerous pieces of machinery with the capacity to cause major property damage. With this in mind, Matthew McDonald looks at various strategies and technologies intended to keep plant, loads and machinery safe.

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Matthew McDonald

10 minute read

The evolution of battery life cycle management

Feature Article - 19 Sep 2024 (#1197) In 2024, the way materials handling operations handle forklift batteries is a world away from what we saw in previous decades. As Matthew McDonald writes, disposal is a last resort.

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Matthew McDonald

8 minute read

Innovation leading the way in the USA

Feature Article - 1 Aug 2024 (#1190) A local footprint, combined with innovation, automation and digital connectivity, is the surest pathway to success for United States-based forklift manufacturers, Matthew McDonald writes.

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Matthew McDonald

7 minute read

Forklifts and the attraction of digitised stock control

Feature Article - 30 May 2024 (#1181) Stock control has come a long way since the days of hand-written stocktakes, stock cards or even spreadsheets. As Matthew McDonald writes, the latest digitised systems ensure accuracy, efficiency and stoppage-free operations.

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Matthew McDonald

8 minute read

Making the most of fleet management data

Feature Article - 11 Apr 2024 (#1174) For materials handling operations of all types, the cost-cutting potential of fleet management systems is hard to ignore. However, as Matthew McDonald writes, making the most of these tools should involve careful consideration.

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Matthew McDonald

9 minute read

Materials handling in specialised environments

Feature Article - 15 Feb 2024 (#1166) From food manufacturing settings that prioritise hygiene to harsh exterior terrains, materials handling equipment needs to operate in a range of conditions. Matthew McDonald examines the requirements of these specialised environments and the products designed to handle them.

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