What’s it like working in the world of forklift trucks, materials handling, warehousing and logistics? How has it changed over the years – and what does the future hold? For a well-informed view, we’ve talked to two of our most experienced colleagues who have seen it all. Thomas Backlund and Erik...

How careful are you in choosing your smallest warehouse trucks? We’re here to say that their quality affects your business, whatever their size and type. We’re talking about things like pedestrian power pallets, pedestrian stackers, low-level order pickers and perhaps tow trucks. Some may view them...

Take care of seasonal warehouse and factory employees The summer influx of seasonal workers brings our industries a great opportunity. Let’s make the most of it by handling those recruits with care. Welcome them to the materials handling and logistics world Whether they’re students, trainees or...

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 two years. Health and safety infographics 7 key safety rules Stability tips Tips for healthy forklift driving Seasonal (summer) staff safety Winter...

Boost your materials handling productivity and cut your costs Have you switched yet from diesel or LPG to electric counterbalance forklifts? Or are you still thinking about it? Either way, Cat® Lift Trucks has some important advice to help in choosing your next forklift. Powerful and durable...

Precisely controlled Cat® forklift power for large loads When you have heavy loads to handle, what should you look for in a forklift truck? Cat® Lift Trucks summarises the essential qualities of high-capacity counterbalance forklifts. As with any lift truck, you will want performance, operating...

Increase storage density with Cat® telescopic fork stackers Would you like to make fuller use of your warehouse space? Without making a major investment in highly specialised VNA (very narrow aisle) equipment? Cat® Lift Trucks and its dealers can provide any level of sophistication, including VNA...

How can you minimise the costs arising from forklift downtime? At Cat ® Lift Trucks we have the answer, with our common component strategy and industry-leading first-time fix rate (FTFR). The principle is simple. Modular design concepts allow a high level of component sharing between our model...

Cat® Lift Trucks maps the electrification trend but highlights a continuing demand for diesel and LPG forklift trucks. Counterbalance forklift sales trends Within the last 20 years we have seen IC engine counterbalance forklifts lose their dominance in western Europe’s market. Sales have flipped...

What are buyers looking for in forklifts today – and why? Cat® Lift Trucks looks at the key challenges and solutions shaping modern forklift development. As any materials handling market trend report will tell you, the demand for forklifts continues to rise rapidly. Expansion of construction and...