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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.

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Wireless charging and the promise of 24/7 operation
Matthew McDonald
9 minute read
Wireless charging and the promise of 24/7 operation
Feature Article - 21 Aug 2025 (#1244) An important part of materials handling's electrified future, wireless charging helps overcome many of the challenges associated with forklift batteries. Matthew McDonald writes.
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25 years of connecting the global materials handing industry
Matthew McDonald
9 minute read
25 years of connecting the global materials handing industry
Feature Article - 17 Jul 2025 (#1239) Beyond the facts and figures of subscriber numbers and page views, the real success of Forkliftaction can be measured by the platform’s ongoing capacity to facilitate productive business relationships. Matthew McDonald writes.
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Forklifts and the attractions of artificial intelligence
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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The latest materials handling attachments
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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Realising the potential of automated forklifts
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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2024 - a year of innovation
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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Forklift damage prevention – protecting load and facility
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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The evolution of battery life cycle management
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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Innovation leading the way in the USA
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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Forklifts and the attraction of digitised stock control
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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