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Interview: Avontus Software
Scaffolding software provider Avontus will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year. SA recently spoke with CEO Andrew Smith about what’s to come
Updates from IPAF’s MCWP council
During IPAF’s recent Summit, the IPAF MCWP International Committee, IPAF MCWP and Hoist UK and Ireland Work Groups came together to discuss the state of the industry. Chair Kevin O’Shea reports.
Manitex changes CEO, buys into rental
Steve Filipov replaced by former AMECO and H-E Parts executive
Norty Turner leaves United
Norty Turner and Bal Guerrero, both of United Rentals, have left the company
Skyjack president discusses new facilities in China
Interview: Ken McDougall on how Skyjack will serve the Asia Pacific region
Kevin Parkes returns as Finning COO
Recovery from illness allows Parkes to take up new senior role at the Caterpillar dealership
Geda launches freestanding hoist
New Geda 1500 Z/ZP F platform can lift materials and people without anchors
Manitou introduces BIM models
15 BIM telehandler and aerial platform models for construction projects are free to download 
IPAF launches fall from height safety campaign
Don’t Fall For It! aims to reduce falls from height by outlining the main causes and risks 
Dingli launches new electric scissors
Upgraded 15 and 18-metre rough terrain platforms accelerate company’s electrification programme
IAPA 2022 winners announced in London
The 13 award category winners were revealed before a record crowd in London on March 10
Sparrows to be acquired by Altrad
Crane, engineering and maintenance specialist to join industrial services group
JLG appoints new product management director
Bob Begley to oversee the ongoing development of several aerial platform lines
Lawsons opens North American branch
Rob Miner appointed Vice President North America for Lawsons Global Recruitment
Interview: Trackunit VP on telematics and MEWPs
What Trackunit’s acquisition of ZTR means for the world of telematics and the access equipment industry
Why pick-up mounts are growing in popularity
AI discusses the key features driving new market interest in this niche aerial platform type
Record-setting spider launch
New Easy Lift RA53 spider lift is set to be the only articulated model over 40m on the market
Supply chain disruption - the impact
How supply chain shortages will affect the aerial platform and rental industry 
Spider lift projects in focus
How this unique product type is meeting the needs of challenging projects around the world
United’s Flannery recognized by National Safety Council
The National Safety Council has named United’s CEO as one of the nation’s top safety leaders
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