Access Lift & Handlers - April 2018
INTERVIEW: SERIOUS LABS
As VR becomes more mainstream, companies are using it to improve
our everyday lives. Lindsey Anderson speaks with Jim Colvin, CEO of
Serious Labs.
COMPACT TELEHANDLERS
The compact telehandler market has seen steadily increasing demand over
the past few years and it shows no signs of slowing down.
Lindsey Anderson reports.
IAPAS
The 2018 International Awards for Powered Access welcomed more
than 300 attendees on March 8 in Miami. Here’s the full story on who
took home a trophy. KHL staff report
TRACKED AERIALS
Track-based aerials continue to gain acceptance as more contractors and rental companies realize the benefits the units afford. Lindsey Anderson
discusses.
NEWS
Flannery named president of United Rentals; Tianjin Prosperity Bai-Li purchases Skyjacks; Terex to implement steel cost surcharge; Oshkosh Corp. named a World’s Most Ethical Company; Legacy Equipment takes home scissor lift; JCB launches lithium scissor and adds jobs; Genies
go to work for Jaguar-Land Rover; plus Highlights, By the Numbers, Events and more.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Sixth MEWP center for HKL; Boels Rental places big Skyjack order; Lincs sticks with Nifty; plus highlights and more news.
TRUCK-MOUNTED AERIALS
From taller units to machines with more horizontal outreach, the truck-mounted aerial market is expanding with new products and applications. Lindsey Anderson discusses
THE RENTAL SHOW
The Rental Show wrapped up on a positive note this year, with high attendee levels and a number of product launches. Lindsey Anderson reports.
IPAF NEWS
Soaring training demand and global reach takes IPAF to new heights; New chair for IPAF North America Regional Council; ARA show appearance sparks VR and platform sims interest; Rental firms show IPAF Summit attendees how it’s done in the U.S.; Order IPAF’s award-winning Powered Access Rental Market Report now plus much more.