Access, Lift & Handlers

12/20/2024

Happy holidays to all who are celebrating! From all of us at Access, Lift and Handlers and Access Briefing, we wish you a joyous and bright 2025! 🌟

11/21/2024

A massive 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 to the winners of Working At Height 2024 awards!🏆 This year’s exceptional winners by category are:

◦ Safety Innovation Award: Haulotte – FASTN
◦ Technology Innovation Award: Sigalarm – SIG-LITE
◦ New Product Award – Scissor lifts: MEC Aerial Work Platforms – 3232SE
◦ New Product Award – Boom lifts: MEC Aerial Work Platforms – 85J
◦ IPAF North American Member of the Year: United Rentals
◦ IPAF & ALH Person of the Year: Ebbe H. Christensen

👉 https://www.accessbriefing.com/8041653.article

Secondly, what an incredible conference! From the bottom of our hearts, 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 to our amazing speakers, sponsors, and all attendees who made this event unforgettable. Let’s relive the magic through some snapshots 📸

11/20/2024

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐲! We kicked things off in style last night with a fantastic welcome drinks event in Nashville 🤠

Today, we’re diving into a packed schedule featuring world-class speakers who will explore innovative technologies and processes to ensure safe and productive working environments.

This evening, we’ll celebrate excellence in the industry at the Working at Height Awards. Best of luck to all the shortlisted nominees!⭐

If you’re joining us, don’t forget to tag us and use or in your posts – we’ll be sharing as many as possible!

International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

11/11/2024

Niftylift Worldwide launches Clip On harness warning device

Retrofittable device gives visual and audible reminder to connect harness before operation

👀 Find out more here: https://tinyurl.com/yc57pnj7

Retrofittable device gives visual and audible reminder to connect harness before operation

11/04/2024

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 sponsors! Your support lifts this event to new heights!

🙌 Special shoutouts to:

▪️ Networking Reception & Welcome Sponsor: Manitou
▪️ Silver Sponsor: WIKA
▪️ Lunch Sponsor: Ruthmann Reachmaster
▪️ Bronze Sponsors: BRAVI PLATFORMS, Kuriyama of America, Sigalarm, Serious Industrial Motion Simulators, Sinoboom and Harrison HydraGen

👉 Explore the program: https://workingatheightevent.com/
🎟 Book your tickets: https://workingatheightevent.com/register/

IPAF

10/22/2024

🚨𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐀 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐲: Working at Height Conference & Awards.

Get ready, Nashville! The aerial platform community is coming together to explore the latest in safe, efficient working-at-height practices and the latest advancements in aerial work platforms.

𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝:

🔹 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬: Stay ahead with trends shaping the North American equipment rental market.
🔹 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬: Learn about effective working-at-height practices and evolving technologies for aerial work.

Mark your calendars for November and secure your spot today! Don’t miss this chance to network and learn in Music City: https://tinyurl.com/52a5aw9v

IPAF

10/08/2024

📊 The 2024 Access50 Extended: A Snapshot of the Rental Industry 📊

Despite challenging conditions across Europe and China, the rental sector continues to show resilience and growth, while North America faces a more uncertain outlook with downward trends.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝟓𝟎 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧?

This report provides a global ranking of the largest access equipment and telehandler rental companies by fleet size, along with a detailed analysis of industry trends: https://tinyurl.com/mwxh8jss

The 2024 access50 extended the sector reporting growth amid tough conditions across major markets

09/30/2024

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫'𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝! Please join us in welcoming our esteemed judges:

⚬ Brian Clark, director of product support, Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.
⚬ Don Satterfield, senior manager of EHS, The Home Depot Rental
⚬ Ebbe H. Christensen, president, Ruthmann Reachmaster NA LP
⚬ Patrick Witte, vice president of international sales and development, MEC Aerial Work Platforms
⚬ Lindsey Anderson, editor, Access, Lift & Handlers

Read more here👉 https://www.accessbriefing.com/news/judging-panel-announced-for-working-at-height-awards/8039205.article

Experts from Sunbelt Rentals, Home Depot Rentals, MEC and Ruthmann-Reachmaster to judge entries

08/29/2024

🎟️ Last chance to grab your Working At Height VIP tickets! Only 30 VIP spots available—act fast! 🚀 Register now: https://workingatheightevent.com/register/

Join us on November 19th for an exclusive VIP evening before the Working at Height Conference. Enjoy an intimate gathering with industry leaders and peers.

🍽️ 𝗩𝗜𝗣 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿: Dine with Access International and Access, Lift & Handlers, event speakers, and fellow VIPs.
🎤 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: Entry to all conference sessions, VIP seating, refreshment breaks, and lunch.
🏆 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: VIP tables near the front at awards dinner, and pre-awards drink reception.

Don’t miss out—secure your VIP experience today!

IPAF

08/15/2024

Bobcat Company has recently completed a $3.26 million renovation at its Buford, Ga., location. Read more: https://www.accessbriefing.com/news/bobcat-completes-326m-renovation-at-georgia-facility/8038671.article

Investment intended to “create collaborative, inspiring workplaces” for employees

08/12/2024

China-based access equipment manufacturer Sinoboom Intelligent Equipment has held a groundbreaking ceremony at Silao, Mexico, for its new factory. https://www.accessbriefing.com/news/sinoboom-breaks-ground-at-mexican-factory/8038646.article

China-based OEM estimates that by 2028, the annual output of the factory will reach 20,000 units

08/08/2024

Grab your harness and attach your lanyard - a brand-new access equipment and rental business event from ALH and International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is set for this November – and it’s one you won’t want to miss.

If you're intrigued, you might want to read this article exploring the backgrounds of the first round of speakers👉 https://www.accessbriefing.com/.../stayin.../8038516.article

Speakers have been confirmed for ALH and IPAF’s brand-new access equipment and rental business event to be held in Nashville, US, on November 20, 2024

08/08/2024

Compactness and simplicity, combined with new technologies are the order of the day for modern truck mounted platforms, which are seeing wider applications.

Read more: https://www.accessbriefing.com/news/the-compact-kings-/8038604.article

Small foot prints and simplicity, combined with new technologies, is the order of the day

08/05/2024

Crane industry veteran Frank G. Bardonaro, Jr. has been appointed chief executive officer scaffolding provider The Brock Group. Comments from both parties can be found here: https://www.accessbriefing.com/news/brock-names-frank-bardonaro-ceo/8038512.article

Longtime crane industry executive joins U.S.-based scaffolding services provider

08/02/2024

Is your scaffold load path safe❓

David Glabe, founder of DH Glabe & Associates and member on the ANSI A10.8 subcommittee for scaffolding, delves into this question in an enlightening and informative article: https://www.accessbriefing.com/news/is-your-scaffold-load-path-safe/8038425.article

MEWP

David Glabe talks about the importance of load paths in scaffold design and engineering

08/01/2024

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁🎤: Bart Krzysztofek, Product Safety Training Supervisor at Skyjack Inc will be speaking at the Working At Height Conference.

𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰: Selecting the right PFPE. Find out more about Bart here: https://workingatheightevent.com/speaker-bart-krzysztofek/

📍 November 19-20, Nashville, Tennessee

Mark your calendar and secure your seat here: https://workingatheightevent.com/register/

IPAF

07/29/2024

LOXAM partners on Paris 2024 Olympic games 🥇

Find out how LOXAM are ensuring broadcasters experience uninterrupted power throughout the 19-day event: https://www.accessbriefing.com/news/loxam-partners-on-paris-2024-olympic-games/8038421.article