Access International Magazine January-February 2017 Edizione posteriore

NEWS
Loxam on verge of Lavendon buyout, JCB launches into access, NES acquired by United Rentals, Socage buys Manotti, A-Plant snaps up Hewden access, Ahern
Chile opens.

MANUFACTURER NEWS
JCB has entered the access market with the promise of a comprehensive global product range and service strategy. AI interviewed managing director of the new
JCB Access division Richard Butler, ahead of its official launch.

ELECTRIC SCISSORS
Euan Youdale explores the electric scissor sector and how it is adapting to the modern workplace.

CONEXPO PREVIEW
North America’s largest construction exhibition, ConExpo, is coming up
fast. AI provides an overview of what to expect.

APEX PREVIEW
With APEX now fully booked, it is set to be the biggest gathering of access-specifi c professionals in the world.

CHINA
Competition is at fever pitch among AWP manufacturers in China but the potential rewards are incalculable. AI reports from Bauma China.

INTERVIEW
Euan Youdale met up with Ruthamnn’s top management to find out how its new division Ruthmann Italia is progressing, following its acquisition of the Marti
Group last year.

IPAF NEWS
A round up of news from the International Powered Access Federation, including speaker announcements for the IPAF Summit.

SCAFFOLDING INTERNATIONAL
With a shift in demand towards advanced scaff olding solutions, scaffolding manufacturers in India have been introducing new products and support. Partha Pratim Basistha reports.

TRAILER MOUNTS
Trailer mounts are rising to the challenge in a competitive environment. Euan Youdale reports.

ACCESS IN ACTION
AI’s regular journey to interesting access applications around the global.