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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Curious mind: how a love for innovation and eye for opportunity are powering Tajudeen across the Middle East & Africa
Rosie Clifford | Tajudeen Rawther
12 minute read
Forklift Diaries - 16 Jul 2026 (#1290)
A thriving manufacturing ecosystem: FB Chain’s new MD Karen Barton talks strategy, values and systems
Rosie Clifford | Karen Barton
8 minute read
Forklift Diaries - 4 Jun 2026 (#1284)
“To the industry that allowed me to enter as technician and exit as CEO” - TMHA’s Steve Takacs signs off
Rosie Clifford | Steve Takacs
6 minute read
Forklift Diaries - 21 May 2026 (#1282)
“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)
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Fishermen in the town of Oostduinkerke on the western tip of Belgium's coast practice a 500-year-old form of shrimp fishing. Known as paardenvisser, the fishermen trawl the shallow waters on Brabant draft horses, pulling funnel-shaped nets to capture the crustaceans.

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Fact of the week
Fishermen in the town of Oostduinkerke on the western tip of Belgium's coast practice a 500-year-old form of shrimp fishing. Known as paardenvisser, the fishermen trawl the shallow waters on Brabant draft horses, pulling funnel-shaped nets to capture the crustaceans.
Fact of the week
Fishermen in the town of Oostduinkerke on the western tip of Belgium's coast practice a 500-year-old form of shrimp fishing. Known as paardenvisser, the fishermen trawl the shallow waters on Brabant draft horses, pulling funnel-shaped nets to capture the crustaceans.