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Inside the News - 2 Jan 2014 (#648) There seems to be an air of optimism as we enter a new year. It looks like the worst of the economic woes may be behind us, and the forklift...

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Inside the News - 19 Dec 2013 (#647) As we prepare for a couple of weeks off, all the staff at Forkliftaction.com wish our readers, contributors, advertisers and supporters all the best for the festive season. It's been...

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Inside the News - 12 Dec 2013 (#646) It may be a far cry from forklifts, but with three ex-South Africans on the Forkliftaction.com team, it seems appropriate to mark the passing of one of the greatest leaders...

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Inside the News - 5 Dec 2013 (#645) There's a very interesting debate unfolding in our Discussion Forums this week, based on a dealer feeling the need to apologise on behalf of the whole industry when customers complain...

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Inside the News - 28 Nov 2013 (#644) We include a report this week on a couple of stand-out apprentices in the UK and it's a reminder of how important apprenticeships are. For those unfamiliar with the concept...

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Inside the News - 21 Nov 2013 (#643) One of our Discussion Forums contributors makes a valid point this week: if you ask for help, please have the courtesy of reporting back on the success or otherwise of...

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Inside the News - 14 Nov 2013 (#642) It's good news that the market is expected to exceed 750,000 forklifts for the first three quarters of this year, with predictions of record growth for the year as a...

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Inside the News - 7 Nov 2013 (#641) A few years ago, it was a choice between price and quality. Now, it seems, it is possible to get the best of both, with increased competition driving down prices...

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Inside the News - 31 Oct 2013 (#640) We're sometimes asked how we source our news. Well, some of it comes from the well-oiled public relations operations of some of the bigger players, but we often hear from...

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Inside the News - 24 Oct 2013 (#639) It seems that each week, we get more releases about materials handling companies getting awards. If it's not suppliers patting their dealers on the back, it's awards from local business...

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