News Edition #1254
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30 October 2025
Inside The News

In this week’s Forkliftaction News - As an industry, our focus is often on key economic indicators such as productivity and profitability, but we all know our sector simply wouldn’t exist without the skilled operators who bring the machinery to life... Continue reading

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Inside the News - Edition #1254
Global Industry News
Stapler Cup completed for 2025
News Story 1 minute read
30 October 2025 - Aschaffenburg, Germany
MLA launches new CAT forklift
News Story 1 minute read
30 October 2025 - Houston, TX, United States
Equipment finance demand props up Q4 outlook
News Story 1 minute read
30 October 2025 - Washington, DC, United States
Toyota invests in battery charging provider
News Story 1 minute read
30 October 2025 - Columbus, IN, United States
Product Briefs
News Story 1 minute read
New MH pedestrian alert system launched
Exide releases charger for smaller electric vehicles
30 October 2025
Noblelift North America opens tech centre, celebrates Noblefest
News Story 1 minute read
30 October 2025 - Milwaukee, WI, United States
Movers & Shakers
News Story 1 minute read
Kai von Berg, EP Equipment Europe
Robert Gustine, Columbia Machine
30 October 2025
Konecranes reports drop in Q3 sales
News Story 2 minute read
30 October 2025 - Hyvinkää, Finland
Meijer starts expansion to increase ReachFork production
News Story 1 minute read
30 October 2025 - Friesland, Netherlands
Briefs
News Story 2 minute read
Dutch battery company successfully completes Series B funding
TGW Logistics records 55% jump in order intake
New MHE entity launched in Saudi Arabia
30 October 2025
Movers & Shakers
Kai von Berg Kai von Berg
VP sales Europe, EP Equipment Europe
Group president - Vancouver operations, Columbia Machine
Business development manager - UK, IRE, BENELUX, Tyri Lights
President and CEO, Wajax Corporation
Upcoming industry events …
November 4-6, 2025 - Jaarbeurs, Netherlands
November 14, 2025 - Melbourne, Australia
December 10-11, 2025 - Louisville, United States
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Muncie, IN, United States

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CONSTRUCTION FORKLIFTS
HANDLING GOODS IN THE COLD
LOADING/UNLOADING FREIGHT
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FORKLIFT ATTACHMENTS
BATTERY AFFORDABILITY AND LIFETIME
FORKLIFT SAFETY
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Telematics for industrial fleets. Fleet & safety management solutions: track vehicles, boost efficiency, operate safer, & avoid unexpected downtime.
Editorial calendar - planned features
CONSTRUCTION FORKLIFTS
HANDLING GOODS IN THE COLD
LOADING/UNLOADING FREIGHT
BROWNFIELD AUTOMATION
FORKLIFT ATTACHMENTS
BATTERY AFFORDABILITY AND LIFETIME
FORKLIFT SAFETY
Fact of the week
The word "robotics" was coined by Russian-born American science-fiction writer Isaac Asimov who first used the word in 1942 in his short story 'Runabout'. He characterised robots as helpful servants and as "a better, cleaner race."
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Although our partnership with Forkliftaction is still relatively new, the experience has been thoroughly positive. The team is incredibly supportive, friendly, and responsive — making the process of advertising straightforward and effective. We’ve appreciated their proactive communication and industry insight and look forward to growing our presence further with their platform.

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