In-depth feature articles about materials handling trends and solutions

Feature Articles

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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Strong future for engines

Feature Article - 31 Jul 2008 (#371) Despite rising fuel costs and environmental concerns, the future for internal combustion engine (ICE) forklifts remains bright. ICE forklifts continue to dominate the market and show no sign of losing their supremacy, thanks to plenty of innovation - from engine design to smart control systems and versatile transmission options. This report looks at some of the new features and innovations worldwide.

7 minute read

Clamps come to grips with challenges

Feature Article - 26 Jun 2008 (#366) Forklift clamps have made a difference in the safe and efficient operations of many companies worldwide. Christine Liew looks at some of the latest forklift clamp innovations from Unit Load Handling Systems, Bolzoni-Auramo, Clark Equipment Australia and Cascade Corp.

7 minute read

Small straddle carrier players carve own niche

Feature Article - 30 May 2008 (#362) Noell and Kalmar are strong players in the straddle carrier market but newcomers and smaller companies including CVS Ferrari, Trevolution and Isoloader have entered the market with unique and cost-effective machines. Christine Liew reports.

8 minute read

Materials handling in the Benelux

Feature Article - 24 Apr 2008 (#357) The Benelux is an economic union in Western Europe that consists of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. Christine Liew looks at this important materials handling market.

8 minute read

Forklifts in the Construction Industry

Feature Article - 3 Apr 2008 (#354) The biggest and the best in telehandlers were recently on show at the largest trade show in North America, Conexpo-Con/Agg 2008. Organised by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), the Las Vegas construction and agricultural expo covered over 2.293 million sqft of exhibit space, boasting the very latest in telehandler technology and design. Christine Liew looks at some of the new telehandlers for the construction industry.

11 minute read

Forklift safety in warehouses

Feature Article - 28 Feb 2008 (#349) Tens of thousands of workers are injured in forklift-related incidents in the US alone each year and about 100 of such incidents result in fatalities. Christine Liew investigates the dangers in warehouses and some of the solutions.

7 minute read

China: big changes in giant market

Feature Article - 22 Nov 2007 (#337) With its huge domestic market and significant inroads into exports, China has one of the most vibrant forklift industries in the world. But the big players are taking nothing for granted.

8 minute read

Forklifts face cold, harsh reality

Feature Article - 25 Oct 2007 (#333) When the layperson thinks of forklifts working in sub-zero temperatures like in a gigantic freezer, he or she thinks it must be icy cold. And the floor must be slippery and dangerous. This could be the case, but seldom is. Cold room floors are usually dry and ice is more likely to form on the forklift than on the floor.

6 minute read

Who's overseeing the trainers?

Feature Article - 11 Oct 2007 (#331) Nobody, it turns out. In the absence of federal regulations, anyone can hang out a sign, print up business cards, and call himself a forklift driver trainer. James Aaron Cooke reports in DC Velocity.

7 minute read

Emissions drive innovation

Feature Article - 27 Sep 2007 (#329) With the phasing in of emissions regulations, forklift manufacturers have no choice but to ensure their engines are compliant if they want to stay in the business.

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