Industry Blogs

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
Inside the News - Edition #1247
Angie Kay
1 minute read
Inside the News
11 Sep 2025 (#1247)
In what may prove to be a sign of things to come, Canadian materials handling equipment lithium-ion battery manufacturer, UgoWork, has announced battery assembly for some forklifts bound for the...
When warehouses go dark: protecting connected material handling operations from cyber threats
Ellie Gabel
3 minute read
When warehouses go dark: protecting connected material handling operations from cyber threats
Your Focus - 11 Sep 2025
Ellie Gabel, a North Carolina-based freelance writer, looks at how to protect your business from cyber security threats which come with connected and smart materials handling equipment company.
August automation roundup
Rosie Clifford
4 minute read
August automation roundup
Forkliftaction Sparks - 28 Aug 2025
From strategic partnerships and advanced product launches to infrastructure upgrades and artificial intelligence integration, Forkliftaction tracks the technologies driving transformation across logistics and materials handling in the latest roundup of automation news.
From trainee to R&D, Alana reflects on finding her place through engineering
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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