Access, Lift & Handlers - May-June 2020

Included in this issue: 

• INTERVIEW: LGMG
  LGMG North America has been operating in the States for almost two years now. Lindsey Anderson spoke with its CEO, Craig Paylor, aboutthe company’s strategy, products and Covid-19.
• TELEHANDLERS30
  Following last year’s significant double-digit growth, the 2020 TELEHANDLER30 reflects a stabilized market bracing for the coming years. Lindsey Anderson reports exclusively.
• ENGINES
  Engine manufacturers are widening their scope beyond how many ponies are under the hood. From telematics to rental services, the engine market has much to offer. ALH reports.
• TRAINING
  Training safely in a Covid-19 world is possible, especially with the increase of virtual and online options. Plus, IPAF offers a number of virtual solutions for classroom learning.
• LOW-LEVEL ACCESS 
  With a push to move away from ladder use, access equipment manufacturers are offering more low-level access products than ever before. ALH rounds-up the latest.
• TRUCK-MOUNTS 
  The North American truck-mount market has been on a steady climb for more than two decades. But how will Covid-19 impact the industry? Lindsey Anderson reports.
• COLUMN 
  Kevin O’Shea, AGF Access Group’s director of safety and training, lays out the do’s and don’ts for mast climbing work platform trainers and trainees in a Covid-19 world.
• IPAF NEWS 
  New remote learning options via ‘eTraining Centers;’ MEWP training continues in compliance with CDC requirements; IPAF presidential team and board members confirmed; IPAF welcomes new International Standard on MEWP controls; IPAF 2019: Strong year sees rising membership and growth.