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Enjoy expert insights and stories from the industry in our blogs, each with its own unique perspective:

• INSIDE THE NEWS - our editor's take on the biggest news stories and trends in materials handling
• YOUR FOCUS - observations, tips and opinion by seasoned industry experts
• FORKLIFT DIARIES - real-life work stories told by people in our industry
• FORKLIFTACTION SPARKS - summaries, stories and insights to spark your interest

Angie Kay

1 minute read

Inside the News

10 Jul 2025 (#1238)

This week Forkliftaction News is celebrating its 25th anniversary! A wonderful achievement given we launched at a time when just 6% of the world’s population were internet users, according to...

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David Woods

2 minute read

LFP chemistry and the circular future of forklift power

Your Focus - 10 Jul 2025

In this article, David Woods, product head of motive.li and general manager for South Africa at Maxwell+spark, examines how lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry offers a safe, efficient, and circular energy solution for modern forklift fleets.

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Rosie Clifford | Alana Kernan

5 minute read

From trainee to R&D, Alana reflects on finding her place through engineering

Forklift Diaries - 3 Jul 2025

Do you remember the day that kick-started your career? Alana Kernan does. It was the first day she entered the Combilift factory as an OEM engineering trainee and felt like something had literally just clicked. She shares her engineering origin story.

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Rosie Clifford

3 minute read

Our latest project: the Forkliftaction Forums get an upgrade

Forkliftaction Sparks - 19 Jun 2025

Over the past few months, the team at Forkliftaction has been working on a major upgrade to enhance troubleshooting, search and navigation, and to recognise the amazing commitment of our top contributors. Here's the lowdown.

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Blog articles provide perspectives and opinions and therefore may contain inaccurate or incomplete information. Forkliftaction Media accepts no responsibility for errors or omissions. If you feel that significant facts are overlooked, or have a different viewpoint on a topic addressed, we invite you to open a conversation in our Discussion Forums.