Lift and Access

19/11/2024

The latest issue of Lift & Access is here!🚨 This November-December edition spotlights the winners of the 2024 LLEAP Awards, recognizing the industry's most innovative products.🏆

📖 Explore the 2024 LLEAP winners and dive into the latest trends shaping the industry: https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/477ea8e9 #/477ea8e9/1

14/11/2024

Catch up on the latest news from the aerial and lifting equipment industry:

➡️CLARK Material Handling Company Launches New WPL33 Electric Pallet Jack: https://www.liftandaccess.com/article/clark-material-handling-company-launches-new-wpl33-electric-pallet-jack

➡️Haulotte and EQUANS-Group Test Hydrogen-Powered Equipment to Decarbonize Worksites: https://www.liftandaccess.com/article/haulotte-and-equans-test-hydrogen-powered-equipment-to-decarbonize-worksites-1

➡️Fleet and Ford Pro Launch Expanded Connected Fleet Integration: https://www.liftandaccess.com/article/fleetio-and-ford-pro-launch-expanded-connected-fleet-integration

Does your company have news to share? Reach out to our Head of Content at [email protected].

12/11/2024

It’s hard to trust a used forklift or telehandler without knowing what to look for. 🚨 In this guide, we share essential inspection tips—from assessing forks and tires to verifying maintenance history—to help you make a smart investment without compromising on quality or safety.

Read more in Lift and Access: https://www.liftandaccess.com/blog/how-to-find-the-best-used-forklifts-and-telehandlers

08/11/2024

How is the U.S. crane industry adapting to challenges in workforce shortages and technological change? As 2025 approaches, crane companies are navigating a unique landscape—balancing labor demands, safety requirements, and the push toward automation. 📊

This feature explores how industry leaders are positioning themselves for growth in an evolving market: https://www.liftandaccess.com/blog/reaching-higher-ground

04/11/2024

Hy-Brid Lifts has appointed Charlie Haskin as Director of Sales for the western U.S., where he’ll focus on strengthening customer support and expanding sales for Hy-Brid’s low-level scissor lifts.

Learn more about Haskin’s plans for growth in the western region in the latest from Lift and Access:

Hy-Brid Lifts, a manufacturer in the aerial lift equipment industry, has appointed Charlie Haskin as Director of Sales for the western United States.

31/10/2024

Palazzani Industrie S.p.A. has introduced an expanded lifting accessories kit, now compatible with multiple Spider lift models including the XTJ 48+, XTJ 43+, XTJ 37+, TSJ 30.1, and TSJ 27. Originally designed for the XTJ 52+, this modular kit enables safe handling of heavy materials such as pipes and glass sheets directly from the lift’s basket. 💪

Palazzani Industrie has expanded its lifting accessories kit for the basket, which is now compatible with several Spider lift models, including the XTJ 48+, XTJ 43+, XTJ 37+, TSJ 30.1 and TSJ 27.

29/10/2024

The 2024 Lift and Access Equipment Guide is here! 🚨

Explore product details and extensive specifications for aerial lift equipment, crane equipment and forklift equipment, featuring multiple makes and models. This guide is your go-to resource for making faster, more informed purchasing decisions that meet your company's application and operational needs.

📖 Explore the full guide: https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/4d2641e2

24/10/2024

Diversified Fall Protection has appointed Gabe Galvan as EBM Design Director West. With DFP’s new California SIT license, Galvan will oversee inspection, testing and design services for Exterior Building Maintenance (EBM) equipment. 🦺

Diversified Fall Protection (DFP) has appointed Gabe Galvan as EBM Design Director West.

22/10/2024

The tree care industry is growing, and so is the need for advanced tools.🌳 From grapple saws and knuckleboom cranes to work platforms and mini cranes, today’s equipment is helping tree care companies complete jobs faster and more safely than ever before.

Check out our latest article to see how industry leaders like Altec Inc., BIK Boom Trucks and Smiley Lifting Solutions are driving innovation in tree care: https://www.liftandaccess.com/blog/boom-trucks-with-grapple-saws-and-other-attachments-drive-efficiency-productivity-and-safety-for-tree-care-operations

16/10/2024

Why settle for one when you can have both? The new MEC DualReach 85-J Boom Lift combines the best of telescopic and articulated reach in a single machine, optimizing productivity and cutting costs for rental companies and contractors alike. 🚀

Discover how this innovative lift boosts efficiency on jobsites in our latest article: https://www.liftandaccess.com/blog/mec-dualreach-85-j-boom-lift-optimizes-utilization-by-offering-telescopic-and-articulated-capabilities

14/10/2024

A well-maintained telehandler is a productive one! From quick daily checks to utilizing telematics for real-time insights, taking care of the little things can lead to big savings in downtime and repair costs.💰

Learn how regular servicing, daily checks, and telematics can boost your telehandler’s efficiency, safety and longevity on the jobsite.

11/10/2024

Magni Telescopic Handlers has teamed up with Gap Power Rentals, making them an authorized dealer for Magni’s full line of telehandlers in southeastern Pennsylvania and surrounding areas.

➡️Learn more about this collaboration: https://www.liftandaccess.com/article/magni-telescopic-handlers-partners-with-gap-power

09/10/2024

Hiring and retaining qualified fluid power technicians is a growing challenge across industries, but investing in training and certification pays off. 🛠️

In our latest article, Donna Pollander, CEO of the International Fluid Power Society, shares the benefits of fluid power technician training: https://www.liftandaccess.com/blog/invest-in-fluid-power-training-to-cut-costs-and-boost-safety

08/10/2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a concept of the future—it's revolutionizing the way we manage commercial equipment and fleets today. From predictive maintenance to telematics integration, AI is driving new efficiencies and opportunities in fleet operations. 💡

Explore how AI is transforming fleet management, from predictive maintenance to optimizing commercial equipment operations for efficiency and safety.

03/10/2024

Equipment downtime can be a costly setback. But with the right maintenance strategies, you can keep your machinery running smoothly.

In our latest article, Wade Jones of JLG Industries explores the benefits of both predictive and preventive maintenance — and why combining these two approaches is key to minimizing downtime and extending the life of your equipment.

👉 Read more: https://www.liftandaccess.com/blog/predictive-and-preventive-maintenance

02/10/2024

🚨 Palfinger has announced key leadership promotions across its North American operations! Learn more about the new leadership team and their roles in driving PALFINGER’s success: https://www.liftandaccess.com/article/palfinger-announces-key-executive-promotions-in-north-america

30/09/2024

With winter fast approaching, it's crucial to prepare for the safety challenges that cold weather brings to those working with aerial-lift equipment in industries like telecom and utilities. ❄️

🦺 In a recent article from Telecom & Utility Construction, we explore the precautions that operators need to stay safe, from personal checks to equipment inspections: https://www.liftandaccess.com/blog/owning-safety

25/09/2024

The shortage of skilled technicians is a growing challenge in the lifting and utility industries.⚙️

Learn how companies like Terex Utilities and Duke Energy are building the talent pipeline and tackling this issue head-on. ⬇️

Explore strategies to recruit and retain technicians, including training programs, veteran transitions, and industry partnerships for workforce development.