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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

11 minute read

Battery technologies aid performance, efficiency and sustainability Feature Article - 25 May 2023 (#1129) When it comes to new battery technologies, forklift fleet managers are spoilt for choice. As Matthew McDonald reports, the best of these products are not only good news for the environment but also for the bottom line.

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Matthew McDonald

8 minute read

Pathways to effective automation Feature Article - 20 Apr 2023 (#1124) While its benefits to materials handling operations are clear – and include improved productivity, safety, sustainability and more – automation is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. As Matthew McDonald explains, it requires careful consideration before implementing.

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Matthew McDonald

9 minute read

Automation and the rise of smart attachments Feature Article - 16 Mar 2023 (#1119) Whether it’s a clamp, a dimensioning tool or a positioner, the current crop of smart forklift attachments all have at least one thing in common. They were all designed to help organisations looking to move more out of the door quickly, and with minimal damage.

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Matthew McDonald

7 minute read

From strength to strength – the state of forklift manufacturing in China Feature Article - 9 Feb 2023 (#1114) Buoyed by factors like the boom in e-commerce and the associated need for warehousing, the global demand for forklifts is growing rapidly. As Matthew McDonald writes, Chinese manufacturers are playing an increasingly important role in meeting this demand.

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Allan Leibowitz

21 minute read

Forklifts shine in challenging year Feature Article - 12 Jan 2023 (#1110) There’s no doubt that 2022 was a difficult year for materials handling, logistics and many other sectors of the economy. Major challenges, according to John Paxton, CEO of the US-based...

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Matthew McDonald

7 minute read

Manufacturers respond to container handling challenges Feature Article - 10 Nov 2022 (#1102) Electrification, a heightened awareness of the need for safety, and steps forward in terms of speed and efficiency are among the cargo handling sector’s most notable recent developments.

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Matthew McDonald

7 minute read

Fleet management systems - part of materials handling’s safe, efficient future Feature Article - 15 Sep 2022 (#1094) Although the disruptions of the pandemic did affect the fleet management software market, sales of the products remain solid, they have broadened their appeal to include smaller businesses, and they have improved in terms of both functionality and performance. Matthew McDonald reports.

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Matthew McDonald

9 minute read

Meeting the forklift safety challenge Feature Article - 9 Jun 2022 (#1080) Matthew McDonald examines the latest products designed to help reduce the incidence of forklift-related deaths and injuries.

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Eve White

9 minute read

Big challenges and big opportunities for manufacturers in Europe Feature Article - 12 May 2022 (#1076) Eve White explores the challenges facing European manufacturers of materials handling equipment during this unusual time in history – and how different companies are dealing with the issues they face.

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Sandra Hogan

9 minute read

The future of power for forklifts Feature Article - 31 Mar 2022 (#1070) Sandra Hogan examines the way the energy revolution is affecting the global materials handling market.

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