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IRN interview: Sergio Kariya, CEO, Mills
Published on: 26 January, 2021
Sergio Kariya, CEO of Mills, Brazil’s largest access rental company, speaks to KHL’s Fausto Oliveira
Interview: Simon Meester, Genie
Published on: 15 December, 2020
New COO of Terex Aerials, explains how presence in China helped it manage Covid-19 and drive growth 
Regional report: Asia insights
Published on: 08 December, 2020
Three regional IPAF representatives provide insights into the aerial platform market across Asia
Interview: Sinoboom North America
Published on: 01 December, 2020
Kolin Kirschenmann, CEO of Sinoboom North America, discusses his new role and how he will use his three decades of experience at Cat to build the Sinoboom brand in the U.S.
Fully ranged: developments in telescopic boom lifts
Published on: 01 December, 2020
There have been developments from the top to the bottom of the working height spectrum, as well as new power options
Trends in scissor lifts
Published on: 16 November, 2020
New ANSI standards, electric rough terrain equipment and micro scissors are driving the changes 
Review: ALH Conference
Published on: 02 November, 2020
The virtual ALH Conference, held Oct. 23, offered attendees a wealth of valuable information from the industry’s top experts
Van mounted platforms
Published on: 20 October, 2020
This access equipment sector has led the way in electric equipment and load capacities, among others 
Articulating booms
Published on: 13 October, 2020
Articulating booms now feature load and tilt sensing, but OEMs are noting a bigger trend in this market: electrification. Lindsey Anderson reports.
Country report: Access in Australia
Published on: 13 October, 2020
Australia has a thriving aerial platform market, beset with a unique range of challenges
Interview: Teupen and Dingli deal
Published on: 06 October, 2020
Martin Borutta, CEO, Teupen, on its recent part acquisition by Dingli and the future of tracked platforms
Rental management: Going online
Published on: 05 October, 2020
IRN speaks with two companies, Rentaga and Rentuu, working to bring rental online
Regional report: Turbulent times in Japan
Published on: 02 October, 2020
Restoration work following natural disasters is helping to buoy demand during pandemic  
Tracked platforms in demand
Published on: 29 September, 2020
The spider lift sector is a pioneer of hybrid equipment and continues to refine this, among other offerings
Interview: HKL’s ‘undaunted optimism’
Published on: 25 September, 2020
Kay Städing, HKL’s CEO, tells IRN about plans to open five depots during its 50th anniversary year
Home Depot interview: Giant steps
Published on: 23 September, 2020
Tony English, Senior Merchant for Rental, Home Depot: Tool Rental business to be taken to next level
Interview: Zoomlion North America
Published on: 08 September, 2020
Zoomlion North America will debut a number of boom and scissor lifts to the North American market this year. Lindsey Anderson reports
Industry interview: Bidding for success
Published on: 04 September, 2020
Karl Werner, president, international, at leading used equipment auctioneer Ritchie Bros. explains why prices are holding firm 
Niche MEWPs
Published on: 28 August, 2020
The specialty access industry provides end-users with everything from air-powered scissor lifts to 3-foot-wide bridge inspection units. ALH reports
HAE: Prevention is better than cure
Published on: 20 August, 2020
Carl Bartlett of the HAE looks at safety on site, with a focus on rented earthmoving equipment
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