Forklift News
- Managing Vehicular Power Requires Infrastructure Foresight June 4, 2026 11:48 pm Supply & Demand Chain Executive Whether planning new warehouse construction, an expansion, or simply beefing up your current operations, there’s no getting around the many challenges inherent in powering a fleet of manual forklifts, autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs), autonomous mobile …
- Toyota Celebrates 70 Years of Forklift Innovation June 4, 2026 3:53 pm Manufacturing Management The milestone highlights the company’s long-running focus on forklift innovation and its continued role in supporting businesses across the UK. Evolution of Toyota’s Counterbalance Forklifts Toyota introduced its first forklift, the LA model, in 1956. …
- Slamcore Secures $14M, Backed by Investors Including Rockwell Automation, to Scale Visual AI Across Intralogistics June 4, 2026 1:44 pm ISHN Slamcore, a leader in spatial intelligence software, announced a $14 million funding round from top investors, including ROKStar Ventures, a subsidiary of Rockwell Automation, a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. The round …
- What Is a Distribution Center? Definition, Uses, and Benefits June 4, 2026 2:56 am Inbound Logistics - Maryland If you’ve engaged in eCommerce, you can attest to how hassle-free it has become to buy products online. The reason behind this efficiency in online shopping is distribution centers. They facilitate easy purchases and more convenient shipping times. With …
- Lift truck safety every day: Building a strong safety culture June 3, 2026 8:45 pm Modern Materials Handling A strong safety culture lets lift truck operators know someone has their back. A notoriously dangerous job as it is, drivers are more vulnerable than ever as warehouses are constantly challenged to move more products at less cost but more efficiently. As …
- ITA hosts live and streamed National Forklift Safety Day event June 9 June 3, 2026 8:45 pm Modern Materials Handling Lift truck safety is something that the Industrial Truck Association (ITA) and its members advocate for year-round. But every second Tuesday in June, ITA holds a special National Forklift Safety Day (NFSD) event that brings together executives from lift …
- Lifeguard watch towers delivered to South Beach June 3, 2026 7:55 pm Courier-Leader, Paw Paw Flashes, & South Haven Beacon - Michigan By James Windell On Thursday afternoon on May 28, 2026 at 5:00 pm., a flatbed semitruck showed up at South Beach with two lifeguard watch towers. Chief Lifeguard David Figueredo arrived on the scene several minutes later trying to figure out how to get a …
- Slamcore raises $14M to make warehouse automation safer June 3, 2026 1:11 pm Automated Warehouse Slamcore’s technology enables robots to detect and semantically understand their surroundings. | Source: Slamcore Slamcore Ltd. last week raised $14 million in funding round from investors including ROKStar Ventures, a subsidiary of Rockwell Automation, a …
- The Link Between Material Handling Ergonomics and Facility June 3, 2026 2:24 am Supply Chain Connect In physically demanding industries, ergonomics is essential for health and safety. While management often focuses on lifting techniques, a bigger threat may be lurking in their vehicle maintenance logs. Deferred maintenance creates harsh working conditions …
- Autonomous Forklift Market to Register Strong Growth at 13.0% CAGR Through 2033: Persistence Market Research Analysis June 2, 2026 4:38 am EIN Presswire The autonomous forklift market is driven by labor shortages, e-commerce expansion, and Industry 4.0 adoption. LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global autonomous forklift market is undergoing rapid …
