Access Lifts & Handlers May-June 2025

INTERVIEW: JLG PRESIDENT
Faced with rising tariffs and shifting global dynamics, JLG is editing its playbook. President Mahesh Narang sits down with ALH to outline how the company is adapting.

REVIEW: BAUMA
With Bauma 2025 now in the books, Access, Lift & Handlers alongside KHL’s staff of editors provide a recap of new product debuts, views on Trump’s tariffs and more.

COMPACT TELEHANDLERS
The need for multifunctional, electric, compact telehandlers has grown, and despite current economic conditions, OEMs haven’t shied away from launching new products. 

ROUGH TERRAIN SCISSORS
While demand remains constant, the landscape for RT scissors is anything but, with advancements in technology, power and machine capabilities driving innovation.

NEWS
Norty Turner to keynote Working at Height Conference; Tanfield update on Snorkel ownership; United, H&E purchase first Tadano N.A. booms; IPAF launches new training for N. America; Narrow LGMG boom launch; EquipmentShare expands apprenticeship program; Financial results from United, H&E, Genie, JLG and Haulotte; plus Highlights, Events and By the Numbers.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Sinoboom acquires Holland Lift; First Manitou/Kiloutou electric retrofit telehandler on site; Ruthmann delivery in Denmark; plus Highlights.

TOPLIST: T30
There are some big changes on this year’s toplist, including the impact of M&A activity and lower demand from the market. ALH reports.

IPAF NEWS
IPAF North America welcomes new members; Working at Height Awards submissions are now open; Register now for IPAF’s free educational webinars; IPAF safety professional educational webinar series – exclusive to members; IPAF North America Supports OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down.

SA

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
As we move further into 2025, it’s clear the SAIA is operating at full capacity, building on the strong foundation laid in previous years. It’s an exciting time, filled with opportunities for growth, collaboration, and advancement within the elevated access industry.

NEWS
AT-PAC targets major European expansion; How budget cuts could impact construction; Two industry firms win big at Bauma; Scanclimber shows scaffolding replacement lift; Geda innovates for wind industry; Superior Scaffold’s ‘debut’ at Miller Theater; ANSI approves new scaffold plank standard; plus OSHA news and updates.

PREVIEW SAIA ANNUAL EVENT
The Scaffold & Access Industry Association will host its Annual Convention & Exposition August 5-8 in Fort Worth. Here’s what attendees can expect from the industry’s premier scaffolding meeting and networking event.

PROJECT OF THE YEAR: INDUSTRIAL COLLABORATIVE
Skyline Scaffold recently provided complex access systems for the Cedar Creek and Pyramid Dam spillways, facilitating essential maintenance and modernization efforts. Scaffold & Access reports.

COUNCIL UPDATE FALL PROTECTION
The SAIA’s Fall Protection Council provides a thorough guide to harness inspections

PROJECT OF THE YEAR INNOVATION
Crimson Engineering’s work to provide pedestrian bridges for the inaugural Las Vegas Formula 1 race earned the company a prestigious SAIA award – but it didn’t come without challenges. SA reports.

COUNCIL UPDATE CANADA
Rick McKinlay provides an update on what the SAIA’s Canadian Council is currently working on.

COLUMN
Regulations can easily develop into a complex set of rules that, in the case of the OSHA regulations, are mandatory. David Glabe discusses the lesser known facts about the regulations.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Brian Brogen explores the role of self-ownership in fostering a strong safety culture, its impact on the 11 jobsite and strategies for integration.

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