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When was the forklift truck invented?

The year 1917 marked a significant milestone in material handling history when Eugene Clark launched the first prototype of a forklift truck, then referred to as a "Tructractor." This innovative machine, developed at the Clark Equipment Company in Buchanan, Michigan, proved instrumental in revolutionizing the industries of manufacturing, construction, and warehousing, forever transforming the way materials were lifted, moved, and transported.