Blogs: Forklift Diaries

A celebration of the many faces of the materials handling industry. The Forklift Diaries spotlights the diverse experiences of people who work with forklifts. Read the real work-life stories as told by forklift operators, technicians, marketers, managers, traders, engineers and manufacturers, safety and training specialists, and anyone else who works in materials handling!

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Big shark or little shark, the same principles of success apply
Rosie Clifford | Taylor Leibel
5 minute read
Forklift Diaries - 15 Jan 2026 (#1264)
Variety, people, and technology: the fuel behind Ed Somand’s 53 years in materials handling
Rosie Clifford | Edward Somand
4 minute read
Forklift Diaries - 26 Dec 2025 (#1262)
Beyond the optics: how TVH’s Coach Lucy gave corporate health and wellness the NUDGE it needed to drive real outcomes
Rosie Clifford | Lucy DelSarto
8 minute read
Forklift Diaries - 11 Dec 2025 (#1260)
From mechatronics to sales cycles: AGV specialist Joshua Couturier is wired for new challenges
Rosie Clifford | Joshua Couturier
6 minute read
Forklift Diaries - 18 Sep 2025 (#1248)
From trainee to R&D, Alana reflects on finding her place through engineering
Rosie Clifford | Alana Kernan
5 minute read
Forklift Diaries - 3 Jul 2025 (#1237)
Shifting mindsets: a spotlight on forklift safety in India
Rosie Clifford | Suram Singh
3 minute read
Forklift Diaries - 12 Jun 2025 (#1234)
Smooth operator: A chat with Australia’s reigning forklift champ
Rosie Clifford | Andrew Galea
4 minute read
Forklift Diaries - 8 May 2025 (#1229)
Bringing innovation into Mexico: Eugenio talks the art of adaptation
Rosie Clifford | Eugenio Aramburo
4 minute read
Forklift Diaries - 3 Apr 2025 (#1224)
The big pivot: technician Jane reflects on changing lanes
Rosie Clifford | Jane Weber
4 minute read
Forklift Diaries - 12 Dec 2024 (#1209)
Nurturing tomorrow’s talent today: a HR perspective
Rosie Clifford | Kai Böcher
4 minute read
Forklift Diaries - 24 Oct 2024 (#1202)
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In the 13th century, the word "nice" had a negative connotation, meaning "ignorant" or "foolish". It is thought that the word gradually obtained a positive meaning in the English language where it was often used to refer to a person who was ludicrously over-dressed. The term was confused with a reference to something refined or someone who was "nicely" dressed.

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In the 13th century, the word "nice" had a negative connotation, meaning "ignorant" or "foolish". It is thought that the word gradually obtained a positive meaning in the English language where it was often used to refer to a person who was ludicrously over-dressed. The term was confused with a reference to something refined or someone who was "nicely" dressed.

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Manufacturer of lithium forklift battery solutions, the global leader in the market of lithium batteries replacing lead acid batteries.