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Forkliftaction News takes an in-depth look at current trends, challenges and opportunities impacting the materials handling market. Packed with insights from industry experts, you'll learn about the latest emerging technologies and new solutions on the market.

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Materials handling in the Benelux

Feature Article - 24 Apr 2008 (#357) The Benelux is an economic union in Western Europe that consists of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. Christine Liew looks at this important materials handling market.

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Forklifts in the Construction Industry

Feature Article - 3 Apr 2008 (#354) The biggest and the best in telehandlers were recently on show at the largest trade show in North America, Conexpo-Con/Agg 2008. Organised by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), the Las Vegas construction and agricultural expo covered over 2.293 million sqft of exhibit space, boasting the very latest in telehandler technology and design. Christine Liew looks at some of the new telehandlers for the construction industry.

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Forklift safety in warehouses

Feature Article - 28 Feb 2008 (#349) Tens of thousands of workers are injured in forklift-related incidents in the US alone each year and about 100 of such incidents result in fatalities. Christine Liew investigates the dangers in warehouses and some of the solutions.

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China: big changes in giant market

Feature Article - 22 Nov 2007 (#337) With its huge domestic market and significant inroads into exports, China has one of the most vibrant forklift industries in the world. But the big players are taking nothing for granted.

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Forklifts face cold, harsh reality

Feature Article - 25 Oct 2007 (#333) When the layperson thinks of forklifts working in sub-zero temperatures like in a gigantic freezer, he or she thinks it must be icy cold. And the floor must be slippery and dangerous. This could be the case, but seldom is. Cold room floors are usually dry and ice is more likely to form on the forklift than on the floor.

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Who's overseeing the trainers?

Feature Article - 11 Oct 2007 (#331) Nobody, it turns out. In the absence of federal regulations, anyone can hang out a sign, print up business cards, and call himself a forklift driver trainer. James Aaron Cooke reports in DC Velocity.

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Emissions drive innovation

Feature Article - 27 Sep 2007 (#329) With the phasing in of emissions regulations, forklift manufacturers have no choice but to ensure their engines are compliant if they want to stay in the business.

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Eastern Europe: Growing pains for maturing market

Feature Article - 30 Aug 2007 (#325) European Union (EU) membership for Eastern European countries has removed bureaucracy and trade barriers, leading to conducive conditions for the growing forklift market but some industry members say there is still room for improvement.

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Forklifts in Harsh Applications

Feature Article - 26 Jul 2007 (#320) As forklifts are used in a growing range of applications, more of them are deployed in harsh conditions. These range from extreme temperatures to dusty environments and uneven surfaces.

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Customised forklift attachments

Feature Article - 22 Jun 2007 (#315) Customised attachments can boost the productivity of forklift end-users and allow manufacturers to add value for customers, but designing and producing these devices is demanding on a company's resources.

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