MEWP

Most operators of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) are mindful of their responsibilities in arranging regular safety inspections. But far fewer are aware that many inspection providers use a generic checklist which fails to inspect components specific to MEWPs – potentially putting an employer on the wrong side of the law. Here’s why. The law […]

Snorkel has released its upgraded line of mid-sized telescopic boom lifts. All Snorkel’s mid-size telescopic boom lift models will now feature a new dual envelope design as standard, delivering higher lifting capacities on all six models. The Snorkel 400S, 460SJ, 600S, 660SJ and 600S and 660SJ All-Terrain have been fitted with a newly designed, globally-compliant […]

Loxam Denmark has invested in eight Snorkel lithium compact rough terrain scissors from Ahern Denmark. The order included four Snorkel S3370RTE and four Snorkel S3970RTE, which were manufactured by Snorkel in the UK, and feature Loxam’s distinctive red and grey livery in a long-lasting dual-coat powder paint finish. The scissor lifts were delivered to Ahern […]

Snorkel has made the global launch of its new telematics offering, Snorkel OnSite on the first day of the ARA Show 2021 held in Las Vegas, USA. Powered by Trackunit, Snorkel OnSite is a full-service telematics offering that is available on most current Snorkel mobile elevating work platforms and telehandlers, many of which are now […]

Sinoboom North America made its debut appearance at the annual ARA Show’s 2021 edition, exhibiting a varied selection of high-quality access equipment optimised for the North American rental market. Two brand-new launches for the North American market were featured at the Sinoboom booth, in a striking, limited edition, black-and-graphite livery designed to celebrate the ARA […]

Palazzani has offered machines with electric and hybrid power options for some years, but now the company has evolved a new hybrid solution which offers greater synergy between the diesel and electric drives. Hybrid2 was unveiled at the GIS exhibition held in Piacenza, Italy 7- 9 October. Previously, the Palazzani Hybrid generation was equipped with […]

A new mobile app for operators of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and mast-climbing work platforms (MCWPs) that brings training certification into the digital era and reduces the environmental impact of issuing the International Powered Access Federation’s (IPAF) PAL Card and training certification is now available in dozens of extra territories, following its successful launch […]

Access industry expert Karel Verheul has joined the team at Sinoboom BV in the newly-created role of senior aftersales  manager. With over 30 years’ experience in technical support and service management in the MEWP sector, Verheul brings a wealth of valuable specialist knowledge. He is skilled in establishing service networks and in leading the development […]

Skyjack division showed a range of models at this year’s Platformers’ Days in Karlsruhe, Germany. Among them were the SJ3014 micro scissor and the SJ9664 RT that will be unveiled for the first time in Europe. The in-person event at Platformers’ Days showcased a combination of new models and Skyjack’s customer favourites such as the […]

JLG Industries is once again seeking to change the way people work at height with the JLG 670SJ self-levelling boom lift, which is now available in North America. Equipped with JLG’s exclusive and patented self-levelling technology, the 670SJ is engineered to automatically adapt to terrain on slopes up to 10deg in any direction, while driving […]