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Media reports that Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is preparing to sell its forklift unit Mitsubishi Logisnext by the end of March, have been met with a response from the company which did little to dampen the speculation. This is a news story by the Forkliftaction News team, a weekly independent publication about forklifts and the materials handling industry.

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Automation and electrification were key themes in the materials handling sector in 2024 as the industry continues to seek cost savings and time efficiencies while also addressing the skills shortage. We look at all the big issues in the sector in 2024 and ask industry experts what they think will happen in 2025. This is a feature article written by Angie Kay of the Forkliftaction …

After a nine month trial of remote-controlled forklifts at a logistics site in Germany, international logistics service provider DB Schenker, has signed a Letter of Intent to “scale the technology” to more of its locations globally. This is a news story by the Forkliftaction News team, a weekly independent publication about forklifts and the materials handling industry.

Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MoM) has announced a new requirement for all forklift operators in the country to undergo mandatory refresher training every three years, as it strives to reduce the incidence of fatal and serious workplaces incidents involving vehicles. This is a news story by the Forkliftaction News team, a weekly independent publication about forklifts and the …

Dec 14, 2024 · Lithium as the lightest metal is used in batteries. Among other uses, lithium is also used in medicine. Although scientists still don't know the exact mechanism for its effect on the nervous system, lithium compounds are used to reduce the activity of the receptor for the neurotransmitter dopamine which helps stabilize "moods".

Baoli EMEA has launched its KBP 14-20 compact pallet truck with Li-ion batteries featuring load capacities between 1,400kg and 2,000kg. This is a news story by the Forkliftaction News team, a weekly independent publication about forklifts and the materials handling industry.

Dec 13, 2024 · Drillbit, From 1940 to 1957, the serial numbers included the year. The first two digits were the year. This is for gas and electric trucks. If they were warehouse lifts and worksavers, the year was the 2nd and 3rd number.

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