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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

27 Nov 2025 (#1258)

In this week’s Forkliftaction News , we report on Hyster-Yale laying off staff in the US amid what it describes as “challenging market conditions”. We also look at the founding of...

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Stuart Taylor

3 minute read

How positive friction prevents forklift accidents before they happen

Safety First - 27 Nov 2025

Stuart Taylor is managing director of Mentor FLT Training Limited looks at ways positive friction can be used to help prevent forklift accidents from happening

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Rosie Clifford

4 minute read

November automation roundup: launches, openings, partnerships, key orders

Forkliftaction Sparks - 20 Nov 2025

Automation continues to lead the news at Forkliftaction, with a number of leading brands unveiling new product offerings, and a wave of automation providers announcing strategic partnerships, expansions and facility openings. Noteworthy equipment orders also feature in this November roundup.

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Rosie Clifford | Joshua Couturier

6 minute read

From mechatronics to sales cycles: AGV specialist Joshua Couturier is wired for new challenges

Forklift Diaries - 18 Sep 2025

Trained as a mechatronics engineer before shifting to sales, Joshua Couturier is happiest when he is outside of his comfort zone. He talks about his journey with autonomous forklift and robotics specialist BALYO across disciplines and across borders.

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