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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

12 minute read

Materials handling in tight spaces

Feature Article - 30 Nov 2023 (#1156) It appears the adoption of tighter spaces in materials handling is here to stay, with advocates saying the method improves warehouse efficiency and lowers costs. Matthew McDonald identifies products that can help businesses make the most of this trend.

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Matthew McDonald

11 minute read

Safety, technology and the human factor

Feature Article - 28 Sep 2023 (#1147) For materials handling operations, improving forklift safety is not just about implementing the latest technologies. As Matthew McDonald writes, it’s also about ensuring your workforce has the skills to operate the equipment properly.

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Karen Cotton

8 minute read

Electrification charges power, performance and productivity

Feature Article - 22 Jun 2023 (#1133) With the wide-scale adoption of new battery technologies, how can end-users maximise their benefits in terms of operating efficiency, lower costs and increased safety? Karen Cotton spoke to the experts to find out.

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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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