July 10, 2026 · Announcing the next National Forklift Safety Day for June 8, 2027, Industrial Truck Association leaders said the 2026 event reflects a continued emphasis on training & safety culture.
July 3, 2026 · Slamcore Alert instantly delivers real-time pedestrian alerts to vehicle operators with audio-visual signals for safer operations without wearables or extra infrastructure.
June 19, 2026 · RefrigiWear introduced a new ThermaSync heated jacket and glove system designed to keep cold storage workers warm in temperatures down to -15 degrees Fahrenheit.
June 10, 2026 · Made from durable plastic resin, Global Industrial’s ANSI-rated, self-healing Plastic Guard Rail System can recover quickly after vehicle impact and deflect up to 9,000 pounds at 7 mph.
June 9, 2026 · The Industrial Truck Association’s National Forklift Safety Day 2026 event was a forum for sharing material handling safety insights, reinforcing regulatory compliance & best practices.
May 1, 2026 · NobleOne, unveiled at MODEX 2026, can provide AI-powered training, integrated advanced driver assists, & intelligence directly to forklift operators and facility managers.
April 28, 2026 · Firmware update 3.0 to Kollmorgen’s SafeMotion Monitor adds EnDat 2.2 safe feedback support, and enables complete motion systems to achieve Safety Integrity Level 3 certification.
April 28, 2026 · Beckhoff Automation's new EP741x-9071 conveyor controller’s optional safe torque off safety functionality retains visibility of safety diagnostics while remaining in a safe state.
April 24, 2026 · The USPTO recently awarded a registered trademark for RobotGate, a safety gate that protects industrial robots from falling into vertical shafts and separates employees from robots.
April 24, 2026 · ELOKON featured ELOshieldAI, a collision prevention system for forklifts and material handling equipment combining wearable tags with AI-powered cameras, at MODEX 2026.
April 17, 2026 · Alstef Group’s new autonomous industrial vehicle features an AI safety perception bubble with semantic understanding, and a roadmap to expand functionality through software updates.
April 16, 2026 · UgoWork unveiled its new AI fleet intelligence capabilities at MODEX, and announced its UL-listed lithium-ion battery systems are approved for use in Linde material handling equipment.
April 15, 2026 · OmniPro Vision AI technology from Matrix Design Group LLC is designed to detect pedestrians, vehicles, and blind-spot obstacles in real time and stop equipment before a collision occurs.
April 15, 2026 · The Core Model portable steel yard ramp from Bluff Manufacturing can provide safe ground-to-truck and ground-to-building access, with standard safety features built into its design.
April 15, 2026 · The 54552 Lightweight Aluminum Pallet offers a durable, rust-proof, fire-resistant, pest-impervious alternative to traditional wood or plastic options in ASRS operations.