China, with its booming economy and massive infrastructure development, is emerging as a major market for heavy equipment, including forklifts. But it is also becoming a key source of manufactured goods including all manner of materials handling equipment. This week, we step up our coverage of this vital region with the addition of a new team member, Australian-born reporter, Paris Lord. Now based in Beijing, Paris brings not only business research and reporting experience but also valuable regional insights gathered during many years of high-level reporting in Asia. His Forkliftaction.com News debut tracks some major developments in forklift production in China.