Access Lift & Handlers - March 2021

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Included in this issue:

NEWS 

First speakers confirmed for 2021 ALH Conference; United Rentals ups CapEx for 2021; Terex forecasts bounce back in 2021; MEC extends Xtra-Deck to boom lifts; Messina Returns to JLG as head of products; Snorkel offers open cabs on telehandlers; JLG & Oshkosh to partner with Microvast; Alimak joins IPAF as Sustaining Member; plus Share Index, Highlights, Events and By the Numbers.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Kranpunkten expands rental fleet; New online rental company prepares to launch; Snorkel

INTERVIEW: IPAF

With a new President and North American council chair, IPAF is well-positioned to provide North American members a range of services beyond training. Lindsey Anderson reports.

ELECTRIC SCISSORS

A stalwart of jobsites, scissors are evolving at a breakneck speed. OEMs are rolling out units with cutting-edge technology. Lindsey Anderson provides an update.

ECONOMIC UPDATE

Access equipment manufacturers look for a return to growth this year, but material costs and supply chain issues could affect supply. Lindsey Anderson reports.

TELESCOPIC BOOMS

The telescopic boom market has been witness to numerous changes recently. Some of these are ANSI-related while others are customerdriven. ALH reports.

USED EQUIPMENT

There are numerous factors to consider when seeking financing for used equipment. Matt Coldsmith, senior director, global customer financial solutions, JLG, explains pros and cons for various lending options.

IPAF NEWS

IPAF set to launch MEWP and MCWP operator app; MEWP rental markets’ pre-pandemic health will shape recovery; Assisting MEWP users meet their responsibilities; Registration open for virtual IPAF Summit & IAPAs; IPAF aids continuous professional development; IPAF North America Regional Council changes; New IPAF members announced; and more.

COLUMN 

Kevin O’Shea, director of safety and training, AGF Access Group, urges companies to make a safety resolution – and provides tips on how to do so.