Awpt hires industry veteran

Aerial Work Platform Training Inc (AWPT) has hired industry veteran Tony Groat as its North American membership development director. Based in Albany, NY, Groat will be responsible for acquiring new members, training centers and developing services for International Powered Access Federation's (IPAF) North American members. IPAF is the parent organization of AWPT.

Groat has been involved with the rental industry for 31 years, starting with Albany Ladder and NES Rental. He is a past president of the North East Sub Contractors Association (NESCA), a former board member for Associated Equipment Distributors (AED), and a long–term member of the American Rental Association (ARA) and the Scaffold Industry Association (SIA).

“I plan on enlisting many new members and AWPT training centers through increased awareness of AWPT, its training programs, and the quality and value it brings to the industry,” said Groat. “Having an industry standard for AWP training is the first critical step to ensuring compliance and implementation. The ultimate goal is to ensure safe operation of AWPs in the field.”