Acrow Racking & Shelving, Jungheinrich Announced as Sponsors for Forklift Competition

09 Apr 2026 CW Team

As Platinum Sponsors, Acrow Racking & Shelving and Jungheinrich reinforce their commitment to advancing industry standards, promoting safety, and supporting skills development across sectors like logistics, warehousing, and industrial operations.

Acrow Racking & Shelving, a leader in the African storage solutions market, has a proven track record of designing and implementing high-quality racking systems. Their involvement in this competition emphasizes the link between efficient storage and safe forklift operations within modern supply chains. Meanwhile, Jungheinrich, a global leader in intralogistics solutions, brings advanced electric forklifts, automation, and energy-efficient technologies to the event. Their participation underscores the need for training and using advanced equipment to ensure safety and productivity.

The Forklift Driver Competition will challenge participants with technical tasks that simulate real-world conditions, evaluating them on safety, accuracy, and overall handling skills. Cash prizes and a championship trophy await the top operators, with the competition expected to draw skilled entrants from across the region.

Electra Mining Africa, held biennially in Johannesburg, is one of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest trade exhibitions, bringing together professionals and businesses from the mining, industrial, electrical, and power sectors. With its focus on innovation, business development, and new technologies, the event provides a unique platform for industry professionals to connect and advance their skills.

The partnership with Acrow Racking & Shelving and Jungheinrich showcases the collaboration between equipment manufacturers and industry platforms like Lifting Africa to drive safety and skills development in the materials handling sector.

“We are excited to be a part of this competition, which not only celebrates the best forklift operators but also emphasizes the importance of training and safety in the industry,” said Surita Marx, owner of Lifting Africa.

The Forklift Driver Competition, set to take place at Electra Mining Africa, has announced Acrow Racking & Shelving and Jungheinrich as Platinum Sponsors. This prestigious event, scheduled for the upcoming Electra Mining Africa exhibition, will bring together the best forklift operators from across South Africa and Africa. It serves as an essential platform to highlight operator excellence, safety awareness, and precision in material handling.As Platinum Sponsors, Acrow Racking & Shelving and Jungheinrich reinforce their commitment to advancing industry standards, promoting safety, and supporting skills development across sectors like logistics, warehousing, and industrial operations.Acrow Racking & Shelving, a leader in the African storage solutions market, has a proven track record of designing and implementing high-quality racking systems. Their involvement in this competition emphasizes the link between efficient storage and safe forklift operations within modern supply chains. Meanwhile, Jungheinrich, a global leader in intralogistics solutions, brings advanced electric forklifts, automation, and energy-efficient technologies to the event. Their participation underscores the need for training and using advanced equipment to ensure safety and productivity.The Forklift Driver Competition will challenge participants with technical tasks that simulate real-world conditions, evaluating them on safety, accuracy, and overall handling skills. Cash prizes and a championship trophy await the top operators, with the competition expected to draw skilled entrants from across the region.Electra Mining Africa, held biennially in Johannesburg, is one of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest trade exhibitions, bringing together professionals and businesses from the mining, industrial, electrical, and power sectors. With its focus on innovation, business development, and new technologies, the event provides a unique platform for industry professionals to connect and advance their skills.The partnership with Acrow Racking & Shelving and Jungheinrich showcases the collaboration between equipment manufacturers and industry platforms like Lifting Africa to drive safety and skills development in the materials handling sector. “We are excited to be a part of this competition, which not only celebrates the best forklift operators but also emphasizes the importance of training and safety in the industry,” said Surita Marx, owner of Lifting Africa.

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