The global forklift market size was valued at USD 58.9 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach 84.5 billion by 2027, a CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period 2022-2027. The market would witness growth owing to driving factors such as stringent emission norms, the increasing need for sustainable material handling equipment for intralogistics operations, and the growing warehouse and logistics industries worldwide. A lean warehouse is optimised to avoid the unnecessary travel of empty forklifts, inappropriate material handling, storage practices and bottlenecks of forklifts at the loading/unloading areas. Automation in warehouses is aided by automated forklifts, which can automatically travel and pick up materials, according to Markets and Markets.
This article was first published in the June 15th 2024 issue of Warehouse & Logistics News, subscribe to the magazine by clicking here.
More than 700 customers, dealers, suppliers and journalists from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) visited Doosan Bobcat EMEA’s campus in Dob?íš, Czechia for Bobcat Demo Days 2024. From 21 May to 5 June, attendees had unprecedented access to the organisation’s comprehensive equipment lineup over a series of 10 intense full-day experiences. Bobcat Demo Days 2024 offered participants an opportunity to get up close and personal with several of the manufacturer’s cutting-edge innovations, such as the TL25.60e electric telehandler concept, the RogueX2 concept loader, Operator Presence technology, the Pedestrian Detection Camera, and next-generation Digital Access software. Launched in the EMEA region in 2011, the demo days allow invited guests to gain insights into the manufacturer’s latest advancements through hands-on time with machines and in-depth factory tours.
Benefiting from an impressively small footprint, the Combi-CB70E is the latest addition to Combilift’s ever-growing range of electric models. It is the shortest 7t capacity counterbalance truck on the market, and it also features exceptional manoeuvrability. Combi- CB70E compact size and its sideways movement capability make it easier to navigate through tight spaces, narrow aisles, and transport long steel billets and bars as well as other steel products such as coils, pipes and metal roofing. Its patented award-winning Independent Traction control system negates the need for a differential lock on slippery surfaces and eliminates long-load momentum twisting when travelling sideways.
Understanding the intricate balance between space optimisation, versatile material handling, and overall warehouse efficiency, Narrow Aisle’s commitment lies in providing innovative solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of every client. Central to its mission is the integration of Flexi Forklift Trucks and a comprehensive Warehouse Optimisation Service.
A new lift truck operator assistance system from Hyster supports operator best practices in tough and demanding applications. Hyster Reaction™ reinforces proper lift truck operation by adjusting truck performance based on real-time equipment status, location, and operating conditions. The new system keeps the operator in ultimate control of the truck but employs a range of equipment performance controls that adapt based on location, equipment-specific thresholds, and proximity to obstacles or pedestrians to proactively adjust truck performance.
It’s great to see the demand for forklifts growing, reflecting the expansion of the overall warehouse industry.
George Simpson
Features Editor
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