NEWS
Blueline to go public, Snorkel & Xtreme secure credit, Omme Lift owners set to retire, Tadano buys into Manitex, Kiloutou acquires again in Germany,
Dinolift launches into vehicle mounts.

INTERVIEW
Riwal may be celebrating its 50th birthday this year but it’s no surprise its CEO is most interested in its future. Murray Pollok spoke with Norty Turner
to get all the details.

BOOM LIFTS
Self-propelled booms are the workhorses of the access sector. They also define the future of the industry and the direction it will head in.
Euan Youdale reports.

ACCESSM20
Find out how the world’s largest access equipment manufacturers have fared, revenue wise, over the 12 months since the last edition of the listing in 2017.

INTERMAT REVIEW
Electric and hybrid was the hot topic at Intermat in terms of new equipment and how it will determine the shape of access industry. AI discovered the latest technologies on show.

IPAF NEWS
Th e latest news and initiatives from the International Powered Access Federation.

HOISTS
Focusing on two main markets, Europe and North America, hoist sales are on the up generally thanks to the end of the financial crisis and some regulation. And Brogan Group uses its Colossus Hoist and Common
Tower in London.

INTERVIEW
Don Kenny, the CEO of Loxam’s access division, exclusively shares his
views with Euan Youdale on the welldocumented buyouts of Lavendon,
Hune and Nacanco, among others and the future of these brands.

COMPONENTS
Dana has been developing its technologies through a hybrid converted telescopic boom lift, plus we discover the latest secondary guarding systems for scissors that have been making their way on to the market.

UK REPORT
Th e access sector was in fine form at the UK’s Vertikal Days, with a number of industry developments at the two-day show.

ACCESS IN ACTION
AI’s regular round-up of project stories covering a range of applications from around the world.