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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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Warehouse essentials – pallet movers, stackers and more
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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.
Fleet and asset management – smarter, faster, essential
9 minute read
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.
Thinking big – heavy forklifts move forward
11 minute read
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.
Big machines for big jobs - Heavy Forklifts in Australia
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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.
Rough-terrain manufacturers face varied challenges
12 minute read
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...
Better than new – refurbished forklifts
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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.
Green Forklifts Powering Ahead
11 minute read
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...
Forklifts in Scandinavia – punching above their weight
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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.
Make it work: fleet and asset management
10 minute read
Make it work: fleet and asset management
Feature Article - 25 Aug 2011 (#528) Ask yourself these questions: Do I know where my forklift is? Do I know when my forklift needs its PM? How much is this forklift costing me? If you've answered "I don't know" to any of those questions, it's highly likely you need to implement a fleet and asset management system. Melissa Barnett reports on what is available in fleet management technology and what it can do for your business.
Chinese forklift industry aims high
7 minute read
Chinese forklift industry aims high
Feature Article - 28 Jul 2011 (#524) While the rest of the world continues to ride post-recession choppy seas, China has managed to glide through them relatively unscathed. While losing some ground early in the recession, China has not only recovered quickly, but has continued to grow in most industrial sectors, including forklift manufacturing and sales. Melissa Barnett looks at what the Chinese forklift industry is doing in 2011 and how it plans to take Chinese forklifts to the world.
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