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LGMG launches SP0307 low-level access platform in UK
LGMG has launched the SP0307 push-around low-level access platform in the UK. The 10ft model offers a 4.95-metre working height, 240kg platform capacity and 400kg all-up weight.
Meagan Wood
Oct 222 min read
Cramo Norway Orders 50 Axolift Elift 3.0 Self-Propelled Mast Lifts
Cramo Norway has ordered 50 Axolift Elift 3.0 self-propelled mast lifts, among its first machines to carry Boels branding.
Meagan Wood
Oct 203 min read
Navigator Lifts commences IP proceedings against JLG Power Towers
Navigator Lifts says it has commenced legal proceedings against JLG Power Towers over alleged infringement of intellectual property rights, including patents covering aspects of its vertical anti-climb guardrail technology.
Meagan Wood
Oct 152 min read
HFI Rentals opens in Houston under former CBS Rentals owner Jason Herin
Former CBS Rentals owner Jason Herin has launched HFI Rentals in Houston with a new fleet of aerial lifts, telehandlers and other construction equipment.
Meagan Wood
Oct 153 min read
2026 IPAF IAPA award winners announced
See the winners and shortlisted entries for the 2026 IPAF International Awards for Powered Access, covering products, rental, safety, sustainability and training.
Meagan Wood
Oct 143 min read
Malcolm Kitt completes wing walk to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society
UK access industry veteran Malcolm Kitt completed a wing walk for the Alzheimer’s Society, raising donations and support from across the industry.
Meagan Wood
Oct 112 min read
Paola Palazzani Departs as Multitel Completes Palazzani Acquisition
Paola Palazzani has announced her departure after 29 years with the family business, following Multitel Pagliero’s acquisition of the remaining shares in Palazzani Industrie. Completed on September 23, 2026, the transaction brings the Italian spider lift manufacturer fully into the Multitel Group.30-Second Takeaway
Paola Palazzani is leaving Palazzani Industrie after nearly three decades with the company. Her departure follows Multitel Pagliero’s completion of its full acqui
Meagan Wood
Sep 243 min read
Sinoboom AI-Link Adds Remote Diagnostics and Fleet Insights to Telematics Offering
Sinoboom has introduced AI-Link, an upgraded telematics platform combining machine data, remote diagnostics and firmware updates with fleet utilisation insights. Building on i-Link, the system can operate independently or alongside existing telematics platforms. Products sold in North America and Europe are not currently configured with AI-Link.
Meagan Wood
Sep 223 min read
Vertikal Days 2026 Showcases New Cranes and Access Technology at Newark
Vertikal Days 2026 brought the lifting and access industry to Newark Showground on 9 and 10 September. The event featured new crane models, electric access equipment and specialist handling technology, with the organiser reporting record first-day visitor numbers.30-Second Takeaway
The 19th edition of Vertikal Days took place at Newark Showground, Nottinghamshire.
Equipment highlights included Kobelco’s new 75 tonne TKE750GLB telescopic crawler crane and the UK’s first Lieb
Meagan Wood
Sep 115 min read
APEX and IRE Move to Amsterdam and Adopt Annual Schedule
APEX and the International Rental Exhibition will relocate from Maastricht to RAI Amsterdam in 2027 and move from a three year cycle to an annual schedule.
Meagan Wood
Aug 315 min read
IPAF Launches ‘Check It!’ Global Safety Campaign to Promote MEWP Inspection and Maintenance Best Practices
IPAF has officially launched its 2026 Global Safety Campaign, ‘Check It!’, focused on reinforcing the importance of pre-use inspections, proper maintenance, and regular servicing of powered access equipment. The campaign highlights how proactive safety checks and responsible reporting can help reduce avoidable incidents involving mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs).
Meagan Wood
May 194 min read
Dingli Unveils ‘Sky Villa’ Elevated Capsule Accommodation Concept
Chinese aerial work platform manufacturer Dingli has revealed its new ‘Sky Villa’ elevated accommodation concept in Zhejiang Province, China. Built using the technology and chassis of the company’s aerial work platforms, the mobile capsules can be lifted, rotated, and positioned to create elevated off-grid accommodation experiences.
Meagan Wood
May 73 min read
IPAF Membership Surpasses 2,000 Members Across 83 Countries
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has reached a major milestone with its global membership surpassing 2,000 active members. The organisation said the achievement reflects continued international growth across the powered access sector, including manufacturers, rental companies, contractors, and training providers.
Meagan Wood
Apr 273 min read
Sinoboom Launches Updated AB18J Plus and AB18EJ Plus Boom Lifts
Sinoboom has introduced the upgraded AB18J Plus and AB18EJ Plus articulated boom lifts, delivering increased platform capacity, expanded working envelopes, and improved transport efficiency. The new 60ft-class boom lifts are designed to enhance productivity for operators and rental fleets across a wider range of applications.
Meagan Wood
Apr 263 min read
JLG University YouTube Channel Launch Expands Training Access for Operators and Technicians
JLG has launched a dedicated JLG University YouTube channel, providing free access to training videos for operators, technicians, and supervisors across key equipment and safety topics.
Meagan Wood
Mar 243 min read
IPAF Summit & IAPAs Postponed to October Amid Middle East Conflict Concerns
The IPAF Summit and International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs) scheduled for April in Istanbul have been postponed until October due to safety concerns and travel uncertainty linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Meagan Wood
Mar 163 min read
MEC Unveils New Plus Line Electric Scissor Lifts Ahead of ARA Show and ConExpo
MEC launches the Plus Line electric scissor lifts with eight models ranging from 19ft to 45ft, debuting at The ARA Show and ConExpo.
Meagan Wood
Feb 263 min read
Versalift Launches New V-Range of 3.5-Tonne Truck Mounted Lifts
Versalift has launched the V-Range, a new lineup of seven 3.5-tonne truck mounted lifts offering working heights from 17 to 27 metres for the European access equipment market.
Meagan Wood
Feb 253 min read
North West Access Adds 10 Sinoboom 1530SE Electric Scissor Lifts
UK rental company North West Access & Sales has taken delivery of 10 Sinoboom 1530SE (0470SE) slab electric scissor lifts, strengthening its low-level access fleet across North West England.
Meagan Wood
Feb 163 min read
Noblelift Launches SC06E 13ft Electric Micro Scissor Lift
Noblelift has launched the SC06E, a compact 13ft slab electric micro scissor lift designed for indoor access applications with a 5.9-metre working height.
Meagan Wood
Feb 112 min read
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