Working at Height Awards finalists announced

The shortlist for the first-ever Working at Height Conference & Awards has been revealed.

The Working at Height Conference & Awards, created and organized  by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) and Access, Lift & Handlers (ALH) magazine, will take place on November 20 at Music City Center in Nashville. This new event, which combines IPAF’s annual North American Innovate event and ALH’s long-standing ALH Conference & Awards, will highlight the use of aerial platforms to improve site productivity and safety.

Commencing with a networking reception on the evening of Nov. 19, the Working at Height event will unfold on Nov. 20 with a day-long conference followed by an evening awards reception and dinner.

A panel of five industry experts spanning both rental and manufactures judged each entry across the awards four categories, deciding on the following shortlist in early October.

SAFETY INNOVATION – OEM/Supplier

• Haulotte – FASTN
• JLG – Training
• Magni – TH fixed boom telehandlers
• Niftylift – ClipOn

TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION

• JLG – ClearkSky SmartFleet
• Palazzani – TSJ 82
• Niftylift – Hydrogen-electric technology
• Signalarm – SIG-LITE

NEW PRODUCT OF THE YEAR – SCISSOR LIFTS

• JLG – ES4046
• MEC – 3232SE
• MEC – Micro 2032
• Skyjack – SJ3213

NEW PRODUCT OF THE YEAR – BOOM LIFTS

• Genie – TraX
• Haulotte – HA16 E PRO
• MEC – 85-J
• Niftylift – SP45E

IPAF N.A. MEMBER OF THE YEAR

To be announced at the event on Nov. 20

IPAF & ALH PERSON OF THE YEAR

To be announced at the event on Nov. 20

Event organizers ALH and IPAF thank all those who took part in submitting entries, as well as the judges for their efforts and expertise in producing the shortlist.

Looking ahead to the event, Tony Groat, IPAF North America Regional Manager, commented, “IPAF is delighted to invite all industry stakeholders to the inaugural Working at Height Conference & Awards in Nashville this November.

Kicking off with an exciting networking evening, attendees will have the chance to connect with industry peers and leaders, setting the stage for the conference filled with insightful discussions and knowledge sharing. The conference will feature keynote speakers who are pioneers in the industry, alongside panel discussions that tackle crucial topics.

“We are excited to welcome equipment rental managers, safety experts, contractor/users and all who are dedicated to the safe operation of mobile elevating work platforms. Join us to engage, learn, and contribute to the future of aerial lift safety.”

For more information or to register to attend the Working at Height Conference and Awards, visit our website, here.