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Here is a list of our in-depth feature articles, written by the News team based on interviews with industry experts about latest business trends, new technologies and challenges.

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Safety First 1 minute read

Wayne Chornohus: Trouble in paradise

17 March 2005

A major building products manufacturer reports that 57 per cent of all material damage is caused by forklifts. The late model, well-maintained forklifts of this large company are operated by experienced, certified operators. With an increase in the percentage of forklift operators who are trained, the aforementioned situation is occurring more frequently. Why are mature, well-trained people causing so much damage?

Fork Talk 1 minute read

FLTA awards raise industry standards

10 March 2005

Fork Lift Truck Association chairman Richard Baxter said the forklift industry showed a healthy obsession with raising standards at the conclusion of the awards ceremony...

Safety First 2 minute read

Wayne Chornohus: What, me worry?

17 February 2005

A reader sent this comment: "A problem in Australia is the inconsistency of certification and training. There are some agencies where you can obtain a certificate in three hours."

Fork Talk 1 minute read

Coming soon: Awards 2005

20 January 2005

Those who have not voted for the Fork Lift Truck Association's Annual Awards for Excellence 2005 are reminded that the deadline for receipt of votes is Monday, January 31.

Safety First 2 minute read

Wayne Chornohus: A Yale of a tale

20 January 2005

From January 10 to January 12, I attended the ProMat Material Handling Show in Chicago with Rodger Lamb of Forkliftaction.com.

Fork Talk 1 minute read

New VDMA office opens in Beijing

16 December 2004

The growing Chinese market is the reason for the newly-opened German Engineering Federation (VDMA) representative office in Beijing, says VDMA managing director Dr Hannes Hesse.

Fork Talk 1 minute read

Record entries for Awards 2005

2 December 2004

An amazing 27 nominations have made it past the selection panel's expert scrutiny to become finalists in the Fork Lift Truck Association's Annual Awards for Excellence 2005.

Safety First 2 minute read

Wayne Chornohus: Safety starts with a quality forklift

2 December 2004

Purchasing the right forklift can be very challenging. If buying new, beware of dealer numbers stating market share, reliability or low maintenance etc. The dealer or seller will tell you whatever he thinks will sell the truck.

Fork Talk 1 minute read

Propane industry refocuses engine fuel efforts

18 November 2004

The US propane industry's engine fuel efforts have been taken over by the Engine Fuel Coordinating Committee, formed by the Propane Education and Research Council at its October meeting.

Fork Talk 1 minute read

Equipment manufacturers leverage the internet

4 November 2004

The internet is having a strong impact on the way the equipment distribution industry conducts business, according to Associated Equipment Distributors, Inc.

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