User-friendly forklifts mean faster materials handling

21 May 2026

Choose superior lift truck ergonomics to increase productivity How can a lift truck maximise your operator’s performance? The answer lies largely in its ergonomics. Ergonomic design helps the operator to work more efficiently and productively. In a previous article, we set out the key design...

Forklift digitalisation

20 April 2026

What can digital technology do for your materials handling, warehousing and logistics operations? Digitalisation is a key focus for Cat® Lift Trucks and its partners. It transforms forklifts into intelligent, connected assets that improve productivity, safety, uptime, sustainability and long term...

A career with forklifts

2 March 2026

What does it offer employees – and how does it benefit businesses? Lift trucks are crucial to feeding the supply chains on which modern life depends. A wide variety of job roles connect with forklifts in some way. How well the employees fulfil those roles affects the success of companies and...

Follow forklift trends for lower TCO

15 December 2025

Do you want to cut the cost of your materials handling operation? To make real savings, you need to look beyond the price of your forklifts. That’s only part of its lifetime cost. You should consider its total cost of operation (TCO). Thankfully, most if not all trends in forklift development are...

Infographics from Cat Lift Trucks

2 October 2025

That’s why we often summarise our advice in infographics. Below, you’ll find links to some of the infographic summaries we’ve prepared in the last three years. Health and safety infographics 7 key safety rules Stability tips Tips for healthy forklift driving Seasonal (summer) staff safety Winter...

Optional extras for forklift perfection

19 August 2025

Use lift truck option choices to optimise your output and profits Choosing the right options can turn a great lift truck into the perfect one for your business. After all, every application, operation and user is different. To meet their demands and preferences precisely, and get the best possible...

Warehouse automation

16 July 2025

How far should YOU go? What would be the ideal combination of automated and non-automated processes in YOUR warehousing operation? Today, we delve into the topic of ‘optimal automation’. For some businesses, introducing just one relatively simple automated feature, such as a conveyor, is enough...

Forklift battery safety

24 June 2025

How to minimise battery-related risks in materials handling operations Are lead-acid and lithium-ion forklift batteries safe? Yes, as long as you use them correctly. Our guide summarises the key safety issues and precautions. We’ll deal with Li-ion and lead-acid batteries separately, as they present...

Perfection in forklift motion

25 April 2025

Optimise manoeuvrability and control to boost materials handling productivity How can you move and handle goods faster, without bumps and breakages? Improving forklift manoeuvrability and control is the key. In a previous article, we set out the design priorities for fast lift trucks. Power and...