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Itochu becomes main shareholder of Aichi
Hopes to increase export and domestic business
BrandSafway highlights access range at World of Concrete
Company presented a range of access, forming and shoring solutions at World of Concrete 2025
Telescopic work platform developed for demolition of high-stacks
Self-assembling platform can be extended or retracted, and can accommodate tapering diameters
Partnership produces tracked Terex Utilities lift
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New insulated tracked lift launched with specialist supplier 
BrandSafway takes home SAIA Innovation Award
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Company provided innovative motorized solution that improved access at BC Hydro’s Site C Clean Energy Project
Repairing an iconic connection in the Brooklyn Bridge
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Bee Access recently played a pivotal role in restoring NYC’s Brooklyn Bridge – and took home a Scaffold & Access Industry Association Project of the Year Award for it. Brian Andrews, VP of engineering at Bee Access, reports.
Palfinger secures deal for Austrian rail operator
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Lifting arm systems to be installed on over 50 rail maintenance vehicles
Chinese MEWP market on show at Bauma
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China-based MEWP manufacturers target European expansion at Bauma
Bauma debut for Elevek transport platform
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Portugal-based manufacturer will unveil large dimension the platform at the show
Market update: Specialty aerials in the U.S.
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Despite global, industry-wide challenges, Ruthmann ReachMaster has experienced solid demand over the last 12 months – and expects more of the same for the year to come. Lindsey Anderson reports
Track record
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With more than 20 years under its belt manufacturing specialty access solutions, Omega Group is branching out – in more ways than one. Lindsey Anderson speaks with company founder Arjan Roelse.
Brandsafway selected for Miami bridge project
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BrandSafway’s Major Projects Group has been selected to provide access solutions for Miami’s new I-395 signature bridge
Platform Basket double debut
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Manufacturer’s new Spider 39T for utility tasks and the RR9/200 rail mounted platform will be on display at the GIS show
Haulotte MEWPS for China space station assembly
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Star 10 vertical masts and an electric boom allow access to 22.5-tonne space station capsule
JLG to participate in National Safety Stand-Down
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JLG Industries, Inc. is participating in OSHA’s 8th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, May 3-7
Manitou delivers specialist attachments
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Manufacturer’s Special Solutions division designs unique jackhammer and adapted aerial platforms
Niche MEWPs
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The specialty access industry provides end-users with everything from air-powered scissor lifts to 3-foot-wide bridge inspection units. ALH reports
ANSI Answers
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Ebbe Christensen, president of access equipment provider ReachMaster, and also president of IPAF’s North American Regional Council, explains how the new ANSI standards will impact atrium and specialty equipment
First lithium Snorkel units delivered in Germany
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Ahern Deutschland has delivered the first six Snorkel Speed Levels in Germany to SystemLift member, Alexander Gräber at Gräber Konstanz
Winsafe awarded nuclear contract
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Two suspended platforms based on a modular concept will provide access inside reactor vaults
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