EWP
Snorkel upgrades mid-size telescopic boom line
All Snorkel’s mid-size telescopic boom lift models will now feature a new dual envelope design as standard, delivering higher lifting capacities on all six models. The Snorkel 400S, 460SJ, 600S, 660SJ and 600S and 660SJ All-Terrain have been fitted with a newly designed, globally-compliant jib boom. Measuring 5 ft. 6 in. (1.67m), the new jib […]
Global launch of Snorkel OnSite Telematics
Snorkel has launched its new telematics package, Snorkel OnSite, at the ARA Show 2021 held in Las Vegas, USA. Powered by Trackunit, Snorkel OnSite is a full-service telematics offering that is available on most current Snorkel mobile elevating work platforms and telehandlers, many of which are now telematics-ready featuring a compatible connection for the telematics […]
Haulotte increases initiatives in Japan
The demand for aerial equipment is growing steadily in Japan. Haulotte’s local subsidiary has been organising multiple events and meetings to present Haulotte’s machines and range of services to the industry’s movers and shakers. At the recent New Construction Machinery Exhibition held in Osaka, Haulotte Japan took the opportunity to showcase Haulotte’s latest electric equipment: […]
Sinoboom BV signs partnership with TVH.
Parts specialist TVH has signed a partnership agreement with Sinoboom BV, the European subsidiary of China-based manufacturer of mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) solutions Sinoboom. The partnership, which will enter into force as of Q4 2021, was signed by Kristof Bolle, senior VP EMEA for TVH, and Tim Whiteman, CEO of Sinoboom BV. As a […]
IPAF’s ePAL MEWP operator app rolling out in out in new territories
Following its successful launch in the UK and Ireland earlier this year, IPAF’s new mobile app for operators of elevating work platforms (EWPs) and mast-climbing work platforms (MCWPs) is now rolling out in 26 additional countries including: Hong Kong, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand and Singapore. The app brings training certification into the digital era and […]
Keeping the Hyundai building in Indonesia clean
Skyjack division is on site with customer PT Natraco Tunas Citra – a material handling and aerial work platform business headquartered in Bandung, Indonesia – helping with a month-long cleaning project at the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing site in Cikarang, Indonesia. “When the subcontractor asked for machines that deliver accuracy and precision in indoor and outdoor […]
Sinoboom Australia at HIRE21
The Sinoboom Australia team will be exhibiting at HIRE21, as the exhibition makes a return with the theme “In Australia, For Australia,” following a hiatus in 2020. The company will show four access products which have been optimised for the Australian rental market. The electric-powered articulating boom lift AB14EJ is a flexible and reliable unit which […]
Haulotte gets closer to the stars
On 29 April 2021, China successfully launched the core module of its space station, known as CSS (China Space Station), into orbit. Haulotte (mobile) elevated work platforms ((M)EWP) have been working at the Wenchang spacecraft launch site for the assembly and testing stage of this central piece of the future station. The construction of China’s […]
Time to switch to electric?
With lithium-ion batteries offering an array of new possibilities for EWPs, there has never been a better time to look at all-electric and hybrid drive trains. Dan Jenkins reports. The Asia-Pacific region is typically not as strict as Europe when it comes to emissions from equipment like MEWPs. This means that the market for electric […]
CMC presents equipment at Chinese leasing conference
Even if the socio-economic scenario is uncertain, challenging and turbulent, Italian mobile elevated platform specialist is not holding back on the investments it had already planned for the end of 2020 in order to improve its brand awareness and market share on the Asian continent. In partnership with its exclusive dealer in China, High Boom […]