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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“It keeps things interesting” – Manish reflects on the dynamic world of aftermarket sales and service
Rosie Clifford | Manish Singla
4 minute read
Forklift Diaries - 16 Apr 2026 (#1277)
Never quit: the perseverance and grit driving HELI’s Van Lo in a demanding industry
Rosie Clifford | Van Lo
8 minute read
Forklift Diaries - 5 Mar 2026 (#1271)
The impact you can touch: James Jose talks about the transformative power of forklifts
Rosie Clifford | James Jose
8 minute read
Forklift Diaries - 5 Feb 2026 (#1267)
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)
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