News Edition #1218
-
20 February 2025
Inside The News

In this week’s Forkliftaction News , among the new products, appointments and partnerships, we look at an innovative program in Kenya where a multinational has partnered with local government to train and employ 400 young people for intralogistics roles, including 100 as forklift operators (see story for more)... Continue reading

Read more INSIDE THE NEWS blogs

Inside the News - Edition #1218
Global Industry News
Hangcha opens Indonesian sales centre
News Story 1 minute read
20 February 2025 - North Jakarta, Indonesia
PostNord trials AI robot system
News Story 1 minute read
20 February 2025 - Konstanz, Germany
Movers & Shakers
News Story 2 minute read
Holger Schmitz, Clark Europe
Jon DeSouza, Harting Technology Group
Mark Messina, Anscer Robotics
20 February 2025
ZMPC STS cranes delivered to Croatia
News Story 1 minute read
20 February 2025 - Rijeka, Croatia
Rainbow Dynamics releases 4D AS/RS in UK
News Story 1 minute read
20 February 2025 - United Kingdom
DP World works to employ Kenyan youths
News Story 1 minute read
20 February 2025 - Mombasa, Kenya
Briefs
News Story 1 minute read
Columbus McKinnon to acquire Kito Crosby
Spanish terminal orders RTGs
Hyster launches A Series forklifts
20 February 2025
Eternity Technologies acquires Indian battery hub
News Story 1 minute read
20 February 2025 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Bode and Alliance celebrate big birthdays
News Story 1 minute read
20 February 2025 - Jessup, MD, United States
MIR partners with Matthews International
News Story 1 minute read
20 February 2025 - Odense, Denmark
Global Lifting Awareness Day returns in 2025
News Story 1 minute read
20 February 2025 - London, United Kingdom
Movers & Shakers
Holger Schmitz Holger Schmitz
director of sales and marketing, Clark Europe
Executive Board position for Sales and Marketing, Harting Technology Group
CEO of Americas, Anscer Robotics
managing director of Liebherr USA, Liebherr USA
Upcoming industry events …
April 8-10, 2025 - Birmingham, United Kingdom
May 21-23, 2025 - Binh Duong New City, Vietnam
June 2–5, 2025 - Munich, Germany
Latest job alerts …
W. Jordan, UT, United States
Charleston, WV, United States
Indianapolis, IN, United States
Louisville, KY, United States

Would you like to stay informed on the very latest developments in the global materials handling market? Subscribe free to our email newsletter to be among the first to read our weekly news editions.

Find our most recent articles:

Send us your news if you have a new forklift product or materials handling solution, an innovative technology or application, or other corporate and business news. Alternatively, you can TIP US OFF ANONYMOUSLY.

With the proliferation of new technologies such as emerging battery, fuel cell and power solutions, AGVs, AMRs and automation, Forkliftaction News helps you stay ahead of our rapidly evolving industry.

Our independent news team covers materials handling from every angle: from financial reports, record sales orders, company milestones and acquisitions, to new products, emerging trends, and safety advice.

Check our editorial calendar to see what topics our journalists will cover in-depth in our industry features over the coming months.

With over 20 years of online publishing, Forkliftaction Media has a solid industry reputation. Our loyal and opt-in business audience is keen to learn about the latest developments, research and specialty products to meet demand and keep their operations moving.

Looking to advertise in Forkliftaction News?

Ask for a media kit or commitment-free quote. We'll tailor our wide range of digital advertising solutions into a B2B campaign to suit your marketing objectives and budget.

Questions? Feedback? Talk to our friendly team.

PREMIUM business

Lift Tek Elecar
Global leader in the design and manufacture of masts, carriages, integral sideshifters & fork positioners.
Fact of the week
Ancient Egyptians used the herb rosemary in embalming practices and buried the dead with sprigs of rosemary to protect their souls on the journey to the afterlife. They believed that the aromatic plant keeps evil spirits at bay.

Find the right machine for your business with F. Uchiyama, exporter and wholesaler of used forklifts and construction machinery. With 100 years of experience in the trade, you can leave the export procedures to us!
FOR SALE:
1999 Hitachi HX99B telescopic boom
2017 Unicarriers FD80-2 counterbalance forklift
2006 Aichi RX07B scissor lift 

Find more machines here | Contact us with enquiries 

Visit our stand 10C41 and discover our cutting-edge Multi Pallet Handler with camera and laser technology! 
Designed for fast and safe operations, it ensures precision and efficiency—perfect for high-demand beverage applications. 
See how our innovative solution maximizes productivity while enhancing safety.

Meet us at LogiMAT 2025 Stuttgart, 11-13 March 2025 - Stand 10C41 - Don’t miss out!

Upcoming in the editorial calendar
AGV FORKLIFT MANUFACTURERS
Feb 2025
MATERIALS HANDLING ATTACHMENTS
Apr 2025
Words of support …

Undoubtedly, peer experience plays a crucially important role in our industry and it is extremely valuable for us to be part of the platform, where industry professionals, as well as end users can discuss and learn more about the materials handling world.

Alexandra Artemova, Marketing Specialist - Rocla AGV Solutions

Secure your booth today to connect with the top decision-makers from your industry and highlight your expertise, products & services. 

Spaces are filling fast — Book Now! 

Registrations are now open - Register for free to experience, first-hand, the range of solutions and technology setting the standards and future direction of logistics and warehousing globally. 

Find the right machine for your business with F. Uchiyama, exporter and wholesaler of used forklifts and construction machinery. With 100 years of experience in the trade, you can leave the export procedures to us!
FOR SALE:
1999 Hitachi HX99B telescopic boom
2017 Unicarriers FD80-2 counterbalance forklift
2006 Aichi RX07B scissor lift 

Find more machines here | Contact us with enquiries 

Showcased in the Virtual Expo

Visit our stand 10C41 and discover our cutting-edge Multi Pallet Handler with camera and laser technology! 
Designed for fast and safe operations, it ensures precision and efficiency—perfect for high-demand beverage applications. 
See how our innovative solution maximizes productivity while enhancing safety.

Meet us at LogiMAT 2025 Stuttgart, 11-13 March 2025 - Stand 10C41 - Don’t miss out!

PREMIUM business

Ningbo Ruyi Joint Stock Co., Ltd.
Manufacturer of forklifts, power stackers & pallet trucks.
Upcoming in the editorial calendar
AGV FORKLIFT MANUFACTURERS
Feb 2025
MATERIALS HANDLING ATTACHMENTS
Apr 2025

Secure your booth today to connect with the top decision-makers from your industry and highlight your expertise, products & services. 

Spaces are filling fast — Book Now! 

Registrations are now open - Register for free to experience, first-hand, the range of solutions and technology setting the standards and future direction of logistics and warehousing globally. 

Words of support …

I know I can count on them. They give valuable suggestions on the campaign planning, and to publish content is as easy as abc, as they take care of the material layout and check links. This is a great support.

Annalisa Castellini, Marketing Manager - Bolzoni S.p.A.

Are you recruiting? Find your ideal candidate among a diverse range of materials handling professionals:

Forkliftaction's JOB MARKET

Fact of the week
Ancient Egyptians used the herb rosemary in embalming practices and buried the dead with sprigs of rosemary to protect their souls on the journey to the afterlife. They believed that the aromatic plant keeps evil spirits at bay.

Find the right machine for your business with F. Uchiyama, exporter and wholesaler of used forklifts and construction machinery. With 100 years of experience in the trade, you can leave the export procedures to us!
FOR SALE:
1999 Hitachi HX99B telescopic boom
2017 Unicarriers FD80-2 counterbalance forklift
2006 Aichi RX07B scissor lift 

Find more machines here | Contact us with enquiries 

Visit our stand 10C41 and discover our cutting-edge Multi Pallet Handler with camera and laser technology! 
Designed for fast and safe operations, it ensures precision and efficiency—perfect for high-demand beverage applications. 
See how our innovative solution maximizes productivity while enhancing safety.

Meet us at LogiMAT 2025 Stuttgart, 11-13 March 2025 - Stand 10C41 - Don’t miss out!

PREMIUM business

Yale Lift Truck Technologies
Yale offers a full line of forklifts to help customers adapt to today's demanding supply chain.
Upcoming in the editorial calendar
AGV FORKLIFT MANUFACTURERS
Feb 2025
MATERIALS HANDLING ATTACHMENTS
Apr 2025

Secure your booth today to connect with the top decision-makers from your industry and highlight your expertise, products & services. 

Spaces are filling fast — Book Now! 

Registrations are now open - Register for free to experience, first-hand, the range of solutions and technology setting the standards and future direction of logistics and warehousing globally. 

Fact of the week
Ancient Egyptians used the herb rosemary in embalming practices and buried the dead with sprigs of rosemary to protect their souls on the journey to the afterlife. They believed that the aromatic plant keeps evil spirits at bay.
Words of support …

I know I can count on them. They give valuable suggestions on the campaign planning, and to publish content is as easy as abc, as they take care of the material layout and check links. This is a great support.

Annalisa Castellini, Marketing Manager - Bolzoni S.p.A.