Striving to make workplaces where material handling equipment is in constant use safer environments for all has been the cornerstone of National Forklift Safety Day (NFSD) since the inaugural campaign six years ago. There is a strong focus on the use of lift truck telematics to improve safety and efficiency. The UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA), which organises NFSD, has conducted a series of interviews with leading manufacturing members to outline the different types of telematics systems now available and how the data they gather can massively reduce risk in the workplace.

This article was first published in the February 1st 2025 issue of Warehouse & Logistics News, subscribe to the magazine by clicking here.

Combilift, the global leader in material handling solutions, has been awarded Company of the Year at the prestigious Business & Finance Awards, in association with KPMG Ireland. This remarkable achievement marks Combilift’s 9th major win in the last three months, solidifying its position as an industry leader. The Company of the Year award, presented to Combilift’s CEO Martin McVicar by Seamus Hand from KPMG at the 50th Business & Finance Awards ceremony – held in Dublin, is a testament to the company’s significant impact on both the Irish economy and the global market.

Clark Europe announceda change in management as of 1 January 2025, after ten years of service, Rolf Eiten, President & CEO, is handing over the baton to Stefan Budweit, COO & Director Sales & Marketing, in order to devote himself to other tasks within the company. Stefan Budweit has already held various management positions within the company for thirteen years and took over as COO (Chief Operating Officer) at Clark Europe just last year. Rolf Eiten, who began his professional career at Clark in 1976, took over the management of Clark Europe (CMHEU) and Clark France (CMHFR) in 2014.

Hyster® IC and electric lift trucks help construction materials handling operations to minimise downtime and optimise productivity, with its A Series lift trucks being designed with exceptional visibility. The company’s electric forklifts provide the toughness for handling building materials, but with zero tailpipe emissions. Hyster offers compact forklift trucks that have been developed specifically for high lift applications in confined areas, as well as electric forklift models with a zero turn radius.

Once again this year, the eye-catching Linde Material Handling stand in Hall 10 at LogiMAT will feature numerous products and solutions making their debut at the trade fair in Stuttgart. These include the Linde E and Xi electric counterbalanced trucks with a load capacity of up to 2 tons. With a total of 26 models, these trucks offer state-of-the-art performance and ergonomics.

As warehouses get busier and forklift trucks are ever more in demand, we trust the highest standards of safety will be maintained.

George Simpson

Features Editor

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