In-depth feature articles about materials handling trends and solutions

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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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12 minute read

Forklift Build 101 – from design to build

Feature Article - 25 Jun 2015 (#724) Forklifts are not often noted for their beautiful lines or beguiling curves, but you might be surprised at how many forklifts and forklift accessories win industrial design prizes for these very things. Yet good industrial design is more than just appealing lines and curves. Above all, it is about finding beauty in functionality. Melissa Barnett looks at forklifts from the drawing board to rolling off the production line.

11 minute read

CeMAT gets support despite thin attendance

Feature Article - 14 May 2015 (#718) Leading materials handling show CeMAT made its Australian debut last week, and Forkliftaction.com News editor Allan Leibowitz was there.

9 minute read

Energy sources and technologies: Alternatives spark interest

Feature Article - 30 Apr 2015 (#716) After 150 years of lead-acid battery domination, the last few decades have seen a rapid development in alternative energy sources. In the second part of the batteries feature, Melissa Barnett looks at some of the new energy technologies available and whether they really do challenge the current market leaders.

10 minute read

Maintaining tradition: Energy sources and technologies

Feature Article - 23 Apr 2015 (#715) The humble battery quite literally runs the materials handling world. In the first of a two-part feature, Melissa Barnett looks at the current state of play.

14 minute read

Australian market in focus

Feature Article - 26 Mar 2015 (#711) The materials handling sector within Australia is a small but crucial part of its wider logistics industry, which, as a whole, contributes around $131.6 billion to the economy and employs...

10 minute read

Rough and rugged - rough-terrain forklifts

Feature Article - 26 Feb 2015 (#707) Rough-terrain equipment continues to play an important role in materials handling and Melissa Barnett looks at some of the issues surrounding the rough and ready vehicles.

13 minute read

Heavy loads – challenging lifts

Feature Article - 6 Nov 2014 (#692) There is an increasing trend in the logistics and intermodal sectors to lift ever heavier loads. Melissa Barnett looks at how the materials handling industry deals with the technical, logistical and safety aspects of lifting heavy loads at a time when everyone wants both speed and efficiency.

8 minute read

Attachments offer unique solutions

Feature Article - 3 Jul 2014 (#674) Whether they are standard or made-to-measure, forklift attachments are one of the most design-driven forklift accessories. This customisation creates unique challenges, which Melissa Barnett explored with some of the world's leading attachment manufacturers.

9 minute read

Profile: Matthias Fischer, Toyota Material Handling Europe

Feature Article - 26 Jun 2014 (#673) Forkliftaction.com News' Melissa Barnett caught up with Matthias Fischer, CEO and president of Toyota Material Handling Europe, at the recent CeMAT gathering in Hannover.

4 minute read

Millions of deals at CeMAT

Feature Article - 29 May 2014 (#669) Melissa Barnett reports a very positive vibe at the industry's biggest trade event, CeMAT 2014.

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