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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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Materials handling in the USA - 2014

Feature Article - 13 Mar 2014 (#658) There is a conflicting picture coming out of the USA in regards to the current state of the materials handling industry. Most of those Forkliftaction.com News spoke with are approaching the upcoming year with cautious optimism, but others are wary of being too optimistic in an unpredictable economic and political environment, both domestically and globally. Melissa Barnett reports.

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Seeing value for money - quality control and after-sales service

Feature Article - 21 Nov 2013 (#643) What is quality? Can you measure, control or manage quality? How does it affect your business and why? Melissa Barnett looks at these questions and how after-sales service is inextricably linked to quality in any successful business.

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Warehouse essentials – pallet movers, stackers and more

Feature Article - 27 Jun 2013 (#622) Warehousing has become a growth industry over the past few years. Unprecedented global online sales and burgeoning third-party logistics enterprises have forced warehousing and its associated materials handling equipment suppliers to improve efficiency, flexibility and adaptability. Melissa Barnett looks at the warehouse workhorses to see how they have met the challenges.

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Fleet and asset management – smarter, faster, essential

Feature Article - 4 Apr 2013 (#610) It has been two years since Forkliftaction.com News last looked at the fleet and asset management sector and, as Melissa Barnett reports, there have been a number of changes and developments in the sector since 2011.

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Thinking big – heavy forklifts move forward

Feature Article - 20 Sep 2012 (#583) What makes heavy lift forklifts (10-50T) different from their smaller counterparts? Obviously, heavy forklifts are different by virtue of their sheer size, capability and, of course, price - but essentially there are four main characteristics - working environment, workload, adaptability and the close relationship which forms between manufacturer/dealer and end-user. In the second part of Forkliftaction.com News' special feature on heavy forklifts, Melissa Barnett looks at recent innovations and future trends for the leviathan of materials handling.

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Big machines for big jobs - Heavy Forklifts in Australia

Feature Article - 21 Jun 2012 (#570) The role of heavy forklifts has changed significantly in recent years, with new environmental and emission regulations and greater demand from customers for improved efficiency and reduced downtimes. Melissa Barnett, looks at the performance of heavy forklifts in the challenging Australian industrial environment.

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Rough-terrain manufacturers face varied challenges

Feature Article - 22 Dec 2011 (#545) Meeting new emission standards affecting off-highway machines with power ratings over 56 kW (75 hp.) next year is a priority for the rough-terrain forklift and telehandler industry, but there are...

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Better than new – refurbished forklifts

Feature Article - 24 Nov 2011 (#541) A forklift is a key piece of equipment in any logistics chain, but buying a new machine may not always be the best financial or practical solution for all businesses. There are other options. Melissa Barnett looks at forklift refurbishment and reconditioning.

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Green Forklifts Powering Ahead

Feature Article - 27 Oct 2011 (#537) Fuel cells are no longer a pipedream. They are in use in forklifts and are poised to take more marketshare. Christine Cranney investigates some of the issues. Walt Barrett, CEO...

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Forklifts in Scandinavia – punching above their weight

Feature Article - 29 Sep 2011 (#533) A list of Scandinavian forklift manufacturers reads like a who's who of the materials handling world. For a region with a population of less than 25 million, Scandinavia has created some of the biggest and most respected forklift brands in the world. Melissa Barnett looks at the current state of the Scandinavian materials handling industry.

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