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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Taking care of (family) business – Champion director takes stock of 28 years
Gregory Martin
4 minute read
Taking care of (family) business – Champion director takes stock of 28 years
Forklift Diaries - 2 Mar 2023 (#1117)
Unlikely muse? On crafting the perfect rock anthem for machine operators
PeO Axelsson
4 minute read
Unlikely muse? On crafting the perfect rock anthem for machine operators
Forklift Diaries - 2 Feb 2023 (#1113)
Lifting Lady Liberty – inside the Patriotic Pallet Project world record
Donna Waldrep
5 minute read
Lifting Lady Liberty – inside the Patriotic Pallet Project world record
Forklift Diaries - 1 Dec 2022 (#1105)
When the German Air Force sets a forklift challenge, they really set a challenge
Christine Nolland
4 minute read
When the German Air Force sets a forklift challenge, they really set a challenge
Forklift Diaries - 10 Nov 2022 (#1102)
A lucky escape: on tempting fate and nurturing longevity
John-Paul Drake
3 minute read
A lucky escape: on tempting fate and nurturing longevity
Forklift Diaries - 20 Oct 2022 (#1099)
It’s personal: building connection and a positive safety culture at Koala Farms
Christine Stiles
4 minute read
It’s personal: building connection and a positive safety culture at Koala Farms
Forklift Diaries - 29 Sep 2022 (#1096)
Every day is a new challenge when rebuilding forklifts
Tim Rizor
3 minute read
Every day is a new challenge when rebuilding forklifts
Forklift Diaries - 18 Aug 2022 (#1090)
From work lights to turntables – it’s not all business for Mark Oldfield
Mark Oldfield
4 minute read
From work lights to turntables – it’s not all business for Mark Oldfield
Forklift Diaries - 7 Jul 2022 (#1084)
Happily, a warehouse manager for 30 years
Dee Clark
3 minute read
Happily, a warehouse manager for 30 years
Forklift Diaries - 16 Jun 2022 (#1081)
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Inside The News
As a journalist focussed on the materials handling sector, it is difficult not to notice the regularity of news stories that detail injuries to – or worse still the deaths of – forklift operators... Continue reading
Fact of the week
The Michelin Guide with its star rating system originated in France in 1900. The guide was created as a marketing tool to encourage more car travel and consequently increase the demand for tyres. It initially contained maps, tire repair instructions, and lists of restaurants, hotels, and mechanics.

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Fact of the week
The Michelin Guide with its star rating system originated in France in 1900. The guide was created as a marketing tool to encourage more car travel and consequently increase the demand for tyres. It initially contained maps, tire repair instructions, and lists of restaurants, hotels, and mechanics.