Access International - October 2018

Included in this issue:

• TRACKED PLATFORMS
  Tracked platforms are often compact and powered through bi-energy. Nevertheless, a move to Lithium and even more compact proportions are the way forward.
• IAPA AWARDS
  See the full awards list, including a new category, for the 2019 International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs), taking place in Dubai.
• MANUFACTURER NEWS
  Chinese manufacturer LGMG has opened its fi rst European, part of the company’s aggressive global expansion plan. AI attended the opening event.
• TRUCK MOUNTS
  The latest from the world of truck mounts, with a particular emphasis on the compact sector.
• COUNTRY REPORT: TURKEY
  As one of the world’s key new access markets, Turkey off ers a gateway to its surrounding region and has a quickly expanding rental sector.
• IPAF NEWS
  The regular round-up of news and safety initiatives from the International Powered Access Federation.
• COMPONENTS & ACCESSORIES
  The October instalment focuses on safe working at height in the aviation industry and the safe use of chainsaws in the basket.
• TELEHANDLERS
  Compact models with high power are the name of the game, as is the move to electrifi cation. AI reports on the telehandler sector.
• BAUMA CHINA PREVIEW
  Bauma China is the second-largest construction equipment exhibition in the world. AI provides a summary of the show and the International Rental Conference, taking place the day before it starts.
• PLATFORMERS’ DAYS REVIEW
  Platformers’ Days 2018 was the biggest yet with a record number of exhibitors and visitors totalling more than 2500. And there was plenty to see.
• CONFERENCE REVIEW
  UK-based aerial platform rental company AFI held the second edition of its annual conference last month, with a major focus on mental health and wellbeing.