Top Stories
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New AWPT course for managers and supervisors
The International Powered Access Federation's North American subsidiary, AWPT, has launched a new aerial work platform (AWP) training course aimed at ...more
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Malthus Lift & Maskin new distributor for Versalift and Ruthmann in Sweden and Norway
From the beginning of February Ruthmann and Time, which already cooperate over sales in Denmark, Germany, Austria and Switzerland heve appointed Malth ...more
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Palfinger results say access improving and export vital
Palfinger's revenue increased 30% in 2011 and profit (EBIT) was up 83%. Although no figures are broken out specifically for the Palfinger Platforms di ...more
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CTE brings dealers together
At a dealer meeting at the end of January, CTE celebrated the production of 1000 truck mounted units in 2011, 20 years of CTE France and 10 years of C ...more
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IAPA 2012 shortlists announced
Following many hours studying the excellent submissions for this year's International Awards for Powered Access and several more in deep discussion, o ...more
Equipment News
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New scaffold rental company formed in Ohio
Marty Coughlin, the former president of Waco Scaffolding & Equipment, has started a new scaffolding company; Dependable Scaffolding, LLC. ...more
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New SafetyNet app helps prevent accidents
US-based Predictive Solutions has launched a new app to help predict, and ultimately prevent, workplace injuries. ...more
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Child struck by scaffold plank in NY
A 4-year-old New York girl was suffered minor injuries this week when she was struck by a scaffold board that fell during a scaffold dismantling Manha ...more
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Utility bucket truck tips over in Ohio
A Cleveland Public Power worker suffered a broken wrist and lacerations after the bucket truck he was working from tipped over on Jan. 19. ...more
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SMH announces name change and new product
As of Jan. 1, 2012, Systems Material Handling (SMH) will change its name to TVH Parts Co. (TVH). "The change from SMH to TVH will help us assure that ...more
Project News
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Bronto Skylift S236 HLA goes to work at power plant
When a 190-foot-tall power plant cooling tower needed immediate work, Acme Lift Company's phone started ringing - and it came from United Rentals. ...more
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Palazzani helps puts KIA in spotlight
KIA Motors RUS, the exclusive distributor of the Korean car manufacturer in Russia, has created a new advertisement, which required a Palazzani TSJ 39 ...more
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Fraco goes to work on slanted, 220-foot dam
Canadian mast climbing manufacturer Fraco Products faced a difficult challenge installing masts on a tilted dam face. ...more
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Steel frame of 2012 media centre complete as ‘big build' accelerates
The London 2012 Olympic's International Broadcast Centre's 4500 tonne steel structure has been completed ...more
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Acme Lift, H&E work together for Cowboys project
H&E Equipment, located in Grand Prairie, TX, recently supplied equipment with Acme Lift for a Dallas Cowboys stadium project. ...more
Other News
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Snorkel appoints new regional sales manager
Aerial lift manufacturer Snorkel has appointed Bert Rayer as its new regional sales manager for the western US and Dakotas. ...more
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Acme Lift names Scott Stewart as VP and CFO
Scott Stewart, a former financial executive with US Airways and America West Airlines, has been appointed vice president and chief financial officer o ...more
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Toyota Material Handling NA announces new president and CEO
Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA) has announced the retirement of its president and chief executive officer James J. Malvaso, effective A ...more
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IPAF holds first-ever US conference
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) held its first-ever convention in the US on Nov. 1-2, 2011 in Chicago. The two-day event, themed "R ...more
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Haulotte appoints Eastern Region sales manager
Haulotte Group North America has named Carmine Gibilisco as sales manager for the Eastern Region, focusing on aerial work platforms and a high level o ...more
Michael Kneeland, CEO, United Rentals
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