ILH October 2026

Inside this month’s issue

Cover story: This year’s Vertikal Days featured new exhibitors, new products and plenty of deals done – ILH was on the spot.

Platform Parts has ambitious growth plans, starting with its recent acquisition in the UK. ILH finds out more about its strategy to combine local knowledge with a digital presence.

The Insider:  Equipment for explosive environments may be the attention-grabber, but the wider lesson is simple: the right product is determined by the application, not the industry stereotype, says Steve Napieralski, president at Oz Lifting.

In Europe, JLG is looking to move beyond the traditional supplier/customer relationship to become a strategic partner to rental companies. Dan Jenkins finds out why.

Ulrich Schäfer, project engineer at Zasche Handling rethinks overhead lifting for small loads.

MEWPs operation is becoming safer thanks to better training, site safety practices, and integrated technologies. Dan Jenkins finds out how these elements are saving lives – and what the next safety steps will be.

Winners of International Awards for Powered Access 2026

Chris Rodger, national sales manager at Rushlift, explains how taking a holistic approach to forklift fleet management can drive performance and value.

JCB invests for the future after Hydromax world record.

LEEA: Military transition into a great lifting career