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Skyjack is exhibiting its new booms, scissors and low-level access lifts at the Vertikal Days 2026 trade show at the Newark Showground in Nottinghamshire, UK, on 9 and 10 September. Skyjack’s irange of access equipment has been designed for rental and to help customers maximise utilisation on diverse indoor and outdoor jobsites. “Vertikal Days 2026 […]

Genie has expanded the availability of its new Lift Guard Zone Lighting option to the GR Runabout vertical mast lift product line. The perimeter lighting system is designed to help operators and nearby personnel more easily recognize the lift’s operating footprint, particularly in congested indoor environments where multiple people or trades may be working in […]

Niftylift will use Vertikal Days 2026 to give three machines their first public outing, alongside a seventeen-machine line-up spanning the full Nifty range. The show takes place at Newark Showground on Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 September. The HR21E fitted with the new Hydrogen-Electric power option, designated the HR21 H2E, brings fuel cell power to […]

Platform Parts UK is expanding into bigger premises as it completes its rebrand from Cherrypicker Shop. Cherrypicker Shop joined the Platform Parts group last year, following investment from parent company Vertimac. The access machine parts specialist has made the move into a new headquarters in Durham, which is five times larger than its previous premises. […]

JLG Industries has released a new industry whitepaper, Five Trends Reshaping Work at Height, that examines five trends influencing access equipment selection on modern job sites. Labor shortages, increasingly specialized applications and advances in technology are reshaping construction job sites, influencing how contractors, rental companies and equipment owners approach work at height, evaluate equipment and […]

Haulotte is expanding its Star vertical mast range with the Star 8 Picking, a model specifically designed for order preparation, stock management and shelving operations in logistics and distribution environments. Consistent with the DNA of the Star range, this new vertical mast combines compact dimensions, high productivity and enhanced safety for indoor applications. The Star […]

As part of its expanding focus on robotics, JLG is previewing a Canvas Robotics drywall robot designed to help contractors improve productivity, consistency and worker experience on interior construction projects. The worker-controlled system combines robotics and automation to perform multiple drywall-finishing applications on a single platform. The machine supports Level 4 spray and sanding processes […]

Sinoboom has launched a new compact and lightweight spider lift, the SPA27(E)J, available in both electric and diesel variants to suit varying usage scenarios. SPA27(E)J balances versatility, flexibility and stability, with a comprehensive operational range that offers 27m maximum working height, maximum horizontal reach of 14.2m, up-and-over clearance of 13m, 360° continuous turntable rotation, and […]

Inspeq will put its Remote Work Orders capability through a live global test on 8 July 8 at 14:00 BST, showing how expert inspections can be completed without the inspector setting foot on site. The inspector will check three machines – including a JLG boom on three continents. Inspeq is an advanced AI-powered equipment inspection […]

MEC Aerial Work Platforms is expanding its Product Management organization with the addition of industry veterans Rob Orlowski and Corey Raymo, strengthening the team responsible for turning field feedback and rental fleet needs into continued product innovation. Rob Orlowski joined MEC in January 2026 as director of Product Development, where he leads the company’s product […]