Access International Magazine March-April 2017 Retour à l'édition précédente

NEWS
Hune buyout complete, Time acquired by Sterling, Klubb expands with Comilev assets, Sinoboom 10th anniversary series, Lavendon Group appoints Nationwide MD, APEX Asia signs up big-name exhibitors, Palfi nger Platforms introduces crane mode.

VERTICAL MASTS
In a world that requires greater capacity, reach and height, the vertical mast also has to contend with adapting to increasingly compact environments. AI reports.

IAPAS SHORTLIST
Find out who made it on to the shortlist for the 2017 International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs), following the judges’ meeting in early February.

CHINA RENTAL
Rental development is key for access equipment manufacturers in China and for those looking to break into the country. Two rental companies share their views on the subject.

APEX PREVIEW
AI reveals a range of equipment we can expect to see at APEX, in the second preview, ahead of the full Showguide in the next issue.

TELEHANDLERS
Th e access world continues to accept telehandlers as a complementary product, although the sector has plenty of opportunities and challenges of its own. AI reports.

MAST CLIMBERS
Mast climbers have a long way to go before they are a global product, but the sector holds great promise in established markets and in emerging nations.

INTERVIEW
Euan Youdale spoke with Alimak Hek’s managing director Rolf Persson about its recent acquisitions and its product plans.

IPAF NEWS
Th e regular round-up of news and information from the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF).

CONEXPO STOP PRESS
A last-minute round up of products to be shown at this year’s biggest
construction equipment exhibition ConExpo, in the US.

INTERVIEW
Th e WolfLift is a new concept from one of the industry’s most experienced innovators. Euan Youdale speaks with Skyjack founder Wolf Haessler about the WolfLift.

ACCESS IN ACTION
Interesting site reports and product developments from around the world.