IPAF

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has assured its members and the wider industry that powered access operations remain a vital part of UK construction, facilities, processing and logistics supply chains, and as such companies should continue to operate during the latest national lockdown, in line with safety guidance. Peter Douglas, CEO and managing director […]

Rental accounts for around four in every five aerial lift sales worldwide. Dan Jenkins examines how equipment manufacturers are addressing such an important market – and explores how rental companies are adapting their fleet mix to meet changing customer needs. Globally, the MEWP rental fleet hit a major milestone last year when it reached 1.5 […]

Brian Parker has been appointed as the head of Safety and Technical for the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF). He joins from AFI-Uplift Ltd and takes up the post on 2 October, reporting to Peter Douglas, IPAF’s CEO and managing director. Most recently, Parker was group business development manager-Technical Support at AFI and brings 24 […]

Guidance has been issued by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) to assist those using mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), mast-climbing working platforms (MCWPs), construction lifts and hoists to work safely and minimise the risk of spreading coronavirus. The new document has been developed and reviewed by IPAF’s safety experts and members with specialist knowledge […]

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) experienced a strong trading year in 2019, reporting growth across the board in terms of membership, training delivery and territories covered, leading to increased revenues, up 8.1% compared to 2018, according to the federation’s latest Annual Report. Once again, increased income from events (up almost 28%) and a 5.9% […]

Hy-Brid Lifts, an industry leader in high-quality, low-level access equipment, has appointed Brad Boehler to its board of directors. In this role, Boehler will tap into his years of industry experience in both engineering and market development to help guide the strategic direction of Hy-Brid Lifts by Custom Equipment, LLC. Boehler’s career spans nearly 25 […]

The IPAF Summit and IAPAs 2020, scheduled to be held in London, UK, on 23 April 2020, has been postponed and will now be held on 8 October 2020, owing to ongoing concerns over the worldwide coronavirus outbreak. It will be held at the original venue, the Millennium Gloucester Hotel in Kensington, London. Peter Douglas, […]

All ConExpo 2020 delegates who visit the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) stand can learn how to select the suitable MEWP for the job, develop a MEWP specific safe-use plan, and train operators and supervisors to improve workplace safety by complying with the new ANSI standards, which come into legal effect later this year. IPAF […]

Sinoboom has announced that industry veteran Tim Whiteman will be CEO of a new, European subsidiary of the parent company. Based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, the new company will be responsible for all Sinoboom’s activities in Europe. Whiteman joins as CEO of Sinoboom BV and senior vice president of the parent company with responsibility for […]

Following a thorough and global recruitment process, Peter Douglas has been appointed as the new managing director and CEO of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF). The new CEO & MD will take up post on 1 December 2019 and will be based in the UK. Most recently Douglas was managing director at Pullman Fleet […]