IAPA AWARDS
The International Awards for Powered Access 2023 will take place in Berlin, Germany. The awards are now open for entry until this year’s deadline of 15 December.

LOW LEVEL ACCESS
Low level access is reaching upwards, while retaining compactness and taking attachments to a new level. Also look out for new product launches from JLG and how low level access is blurring the lines with traditional access equipment.

BAUMA STOP PRESS
Following on from the Show guide and event Preview in previous issues, there are plenty of new products revealed in this Stop press, ahead of the Munich show.

EUROPLATFORM REVIEW
There was a full house at September’s Europlatform conference in Rome, to hear about the latest and future developments in sustainability in the access industry.

INTERVIEW
Zeng Guang’an, chairman and CEO of Guangxi Liugong Machinery,
shares his views of the Chinese MEWP market and explains the company’s growth strategy.

COUNTRY REPORT
The Chinese access market remains as fascinating as ever, with the relatively new challenge of a tough economy and Covid lockdowns added to the mix.

IPAF NEWS
MEWP safety challenge at Bauma, Malaysia safety collaboration, updated tree guidance, IAPA awards open for entries.

INTERVIEW
How are component supplies affected by the current supply chain issues and other challenges? Stefano Scapin, chief business development officer at Cobo, explains.

VAN MOUNTS
AI delves into the latest developments in the van mounted sector, which includes acquisitions and a continued move towards green-fuelled equipment.

SAFETY AT HEIGHT
Construction’s record on accidents with aerial platforms is improving, writes CEO of Trackunit Soeren Brogaard, and there are now data insights through access control that can strengthen safety.

INTERVIEW
Seigo Minamioka, CEO of Nikken Corp, says the company is performing well despite Covid-19 challenges.