Your single source – your industry lifeline

Staying up-to-date with the latest information and resources can be a challenge — unless you can find it all in the one place. Forkliftaction aims to create a unique and dynamic lifeline for people who operate, buy, sell and work with materials handling equipment.

Established and respected, we connect business people to quality news and industry opinion, business leads, new and used equipment trading, networking and more.

Since our inception in 1999 we have grown from just 50 readers to well over 67,000 worldwide, making Forkliftaction a leading B2B resource for the global materials handling market.

Also read: The story behind Forkliftaction, by founder Michael Leu

Forkliftaction – the facts

• The directors of Forkliftaction have had many years of practical experience in most aspects of the international materials handling industry.
• Forkliftaction.com is an independent organisation, with no affiliation to any manufacturers.
• There are now well over 23,000 daily visits to Forkliftaction.com. The platform services industry professionals from across the globe who deal with materials handling equipment in their daily businesses.
• The first release of the Forkliftaction.com website was launched on December 19, 2001.

We value your contribution

Do you buy, sell, rent or work with materials handling equipment? Then you have a contribution to make to the Forkliftaction community:

Manufacturers, dealers, fleet operators and industry groups share your corporate news. We would love to hear about new products, business expansion or diversification, account wins and key staff movements. Just send us the basic information – even in bullet point form – and we'll do the rest.

Contribute to our feature reports or to the Forkliftaction blogs. These present a unique opportunity for industry professionals to share their insights with the materials handling community and reinforce their company’s place as an industry leader.

Participate in our discussion forums: topics range from safety, to technical troubleshooting, lifting machines to warehousing, from industry whispers to business management.

Add your trade event, webinar or education session to the events calendar. Or partner with us for your next event — we can provide valuable support via media partnerships.

Post your job vacancies on the website or find a job opportunity near you. Create your own resume and post it on the website anonymously.

List your company in the business directory. Over 60,000 people utilise the Business Directory every month to find the right contact for their specific materials handling needs.

Do you have equipment to sell or are you looking to source something specific? Welcome to Machinery-onQ, Forkliftaction’s newest platform for machinery trading. Find a wide range of equipment, list a single machine, or your whole inventory.

Present your products and services to the global market via Forkliftaction advertising. We offer a range of advertising options to help you realise your marketing objectives. Take advantage of our loyal business audience. Create a global or local campaign.

News, equipment, networking – we’ve got you covered. Join 67,000+ professionals who utilise Forkliftaction’s wide range of industry resources.