Access International Magazine June-July 2017 Edición anterior

NEWS
Aichi introduces slabs to North America, Debuts and deals at APEX 2017, Snorkel gains market share, Bronto in Jalo & Jalo and Janneniska deal, AFI expands Middle East foothold, Yazz settles in at the zoo.

INTERVIEW: MEC
MEC president David White and business development vice president Patrick Witte speak to AI in the company’s 40th anniversary year and lay out its new international plans.

SELF PROPELLED BOOMS
New standards, new companies and new markets are all aiding the latest self propelled boom designs and developments. AI delves into these matters.

ACCESSM20
It’s been a positive year for the AccessM20 listing of the world’s biggest access equipment manufacturers, with rises across the table. AI reports

APEX REVIEW
Th e bustling halls and positive atmosphere at APEX 2017 were proof of a successful show, described by many as the best one yet. AI was there, of course, throughout its three-day run.

REGIONAL REPORT: EUROPE
Th e Brexit vote has left a degree of uncertainty in the UK but the access equipment sector is riding high, reports Euan Youdale. Plus, Th omas Allen on how the European construction equipment sector powers on in the face of political uncertainty.

RAISING THE STANDARD
IPAF’s regular four-page round of its news and how the Federation is shaping safety across our industry.

COMPONENTS/ ACCESSORIES
AI rounds up a range of operator aids, control systems and safety-inspired devices that are simplifying the use of equipment.

INTERVIEW: ZAVOD PODIOMNIKOV
Zavod Podiomnikov is Russia’s fi rst AWP manufacturer, yet has major plans for growth in Russia, then abroad, plus plans for a 60m working height self
propelled boom. Company director Timofeenko Sergey speaks
to AI about its aspirations.

MANUFACTURING NEWS
Time International offi cially opened its new headquarters in France in May. AI was there to see the plant for itself.

ACCESS IN ACTION
A round up of product uses, innovations and investments from around the world.