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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

8 May 2025 (#1229)

In this week’s Forkliftaction News we look at the financial reports of some of the materials handling industry’s largest players including Hyster-Yale, KION and Hangcha. While modest revenue dips were...

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Rosie Clifford

4 minute read

Smooth operator: A chat with Australia’s reigning forklift champ

Forklift Diaries - 8 May 2025

Which is the bigger challenge, competing under pressure in the arena, or navigating the fast-paced hustle of the warehouse? We chat with last year’s Australian Forklift Champion Andrew Galea to find out.

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Rosie Clifford

4 minute read

March roundup: battery market update

Forkliftaction Sparks - 20 Mar 2025

A roundup of the latest news in the materials handling battery market including reports on new battery and charging developments for automated forklifts and autonomous mobile robots, key electric forklift product launches and the continued electrification of ports.

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Stuart Taylor

2 minute read

The critical role of managers in MH safety

Safety First - 23 Jan 2025

Stuart Taylor is managing director of Mentor FLT Training Limited, the UK’s leading training provider for all types of material handling equipment and workplace transport.

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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.