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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.

Allan Leibowitz

25 minute read

A year like no other

Feature Article - 31 Dec 2020 (#1006) Allan Leibowitz looks back on the year just ended, and gets expert insight into what lies ahead.

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Melissa Barnett

11 minute read

Manufacturing in North America: Up for the challenge

Feature Article - 19 Nov 2020 (#1001) Melissa Barnett looks at the prospects for the North American materials handling market.

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Allan Leibowitz

10 minute read

Forklift safety: solutions for every risk

Feature Article - 1 Oct 2020 (#994) Allan Leibowitz continues the focus on safety products, highlighting some offerings designed to save lives and ensure more secure workplaces.

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Allan Leibowitz

10 minute read

Forklift buyers choose safety

Feature Article - 24 Sep 2020 (#993) Forklift safety begins with the selection of the right equipment, as Allan Leibowitz reports.

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Melissa Barnett

7 minute read

Forkliftaction turns 20

Feature Article - 16 Jul 2020 (#983) Melissa Barnett reflects on two decades of materials handling publishing innovation.

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Melissa Barnett

8 minute read

Automated Guided Vehicles - An Accelerating Market

Feature Article - 7 May 2020 (#973) Warehouse automation is undergoing rapid change and expansion. Melissa Barnett looks at the challenges ahead for the market sector, solutions and how the current situation is impacting on business

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Melissa Barnett

13 minute read

The good, the bad and the reliable – current battery technology

Feature Article - 5 Mar 2020 (#964) What is the current discussion around battery technology? Melissa Barnett looks at why lead-acid batteries are still popular, the current and emerging battery technology and the issue of battery recycling.

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Allan Leibowitz

10 minute read

Innovation may hold the key after a tough year

Feature Article - 2 Jan 2020 (#955) Last year was marked by significant geopolitical uncertainty, fragile economic growth and a plethora of technological advances, giving forklift manufacturers, vendors, buyers and end-users significant challenges and opportunities. By Allan Leibowitz.

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Melissa Barnett

11 minute read

Accessories: efficient warehouse solutions

Feature Article - 21 Nov 2019 (#950) In part one of the warehouse efficiency feature, Forkliftaction looked at how materials handling equipment can improve your warehouse bottom line. In part two, Melissa Barnett examines the range of modern accessories that can give materials handling equipment an enhanced ability to boost efficiency and productivity.

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Melissa Barnett

9 minute read

Towards more efficient warehouses

Feature Article - 14 Nov 2019 (#949) Why is warehouse efficiency so important? Can materials handling equipment help achieve efficiency in your warehouse operation? Melissa Barnett looks at what is on offer in this two-part feature on achieving optimal warehouse efficiency.

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