Access International Magazine March 2018 Vorige editie

NEWS
AFI GmbH integrates with Riwal, Sustained growth at Manitou, Paris launches from Ruthmann, BrandSafway acquires Venko, Elliott celebrates 70th, Galmon invests in Falcons

IAPA UPDATE
Th e International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs), taking place in Miami on 8 March, is set to be a great event thanks to an outstanding shortlist and the usual gathering of delegates from the global access industry

SHOW GUIDE: INTERMAT
Intermat, the biggest international exhibition of the year, opens its doors
in April. AI rounds-up the new access equipment set for display.

LOW LEVEL ACCESS
Low level access manufacturers are making inroads into the classic 19ft scissor sector and enjoying increasing recognition of their product type. AI explores the sector.

PODIUM STANDARDS
Gary Chudleigh, at mobile tower association PASMA, explains how new UK standards for podiums are having global influence.

TELEHANDLERS
Telehandlers are increasingly more important in the ranges of access manufacturers, as they continue to expand in the wake of new opportunities and standards. AI reports

TELEHANDLER MARKET ANALYSIS
AI forms a view of the global telehandler segment through its own research and recent fi nancial information.

SCAFFOLDING INTERNATIONAL
Heavy lift specialist Enerpac Heavy Lifting Technology, has supplied Korea-based engineering company KLES with strand jacks in its innovative tower scaffolding system. And Eugen Nachbauer was tasked with renovating a classic church built on ancient oak piles.

RAISING THE STANDARD
IPAF’s bi-annual round-up of its latest safety initiatives and projects.

INTERVIEW: SNORKEL
Snorkel has transformed itself during the last four years, and while a portion of its successes can be attributed to its new owner, a larger part is due to the engineering and design updates of its equipment. Lindsey Anderson spoke with Snorkel CEO Matt Elvin to get the story.