Access International - January-February 2020

NEWS
Ausa to manufacture for JLG, BrandSafway to acquire AGF Access, Kiloutou grows Germany footprint, Tenth APEX show sold out, Gloobal expands in Spain, Genie appoints in Russia.

INTERVIEW: KEN MCDOUGALL
Skyjack’s new president Ken McDougall speaks to Euan Youdale about his vision for the company during a time of major change for the access industry.

SCISSOR LIFTS
The rough terrain continues to adapt to modern times and may be seeing some competition from the slab scissors updated to meet modern standards.

PREVIEW: CONEXPO
ConExpo 2020 is coming up fast. Here follows a first glance of the show, ahead of the full Show guide in the March issue of AI.

SAFETY PRODUCTS
AI rounds-up some of the latest safety devices that are aiding operators of access equipment.

MAST CLIMBERS
The mast climber sector is still finding new areas of application and focusing on products that can be integrated into projects.

UK MARKET REPORT
The UK boasts one of the most developed MEWP markets in the world and is often cited as a trailblazer in terms of safety and training developments. But how has Brexit and other recent challenges effected it?

PREVIEW: IAPA
With a record number of entries expected, this year’s IAPA awards is set to represent the very best in safety and innovation.

REVIEW: ELEVATION CONFERENCE
The second Elevation event saw almost 150 attendees converge at the UK event. Launched by IPAF last year, it delved into some of the major issues affecting the UK MEWP industry.

IPAF NEWS
The Federation publishes its latest range of safetyrelated news and initiatives designed to make operators’ lives simpler and safer.

SHOW GUIDE: ARA SHOW
The 2020 ARA Show will open its doors during February in Orlando, US. AI sister magazine ALH provides a guide to all-things-rental at the annual event.

INTERVIEW: STEVE FILIPOV
D.Ann Shiffler, editor of sister magazine American Cranes & Transport, spoke with Steve Filipov, CEO for Manitex International, which includes O

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