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Skylift, Inc. has developed a new 55-foot truck-mounted aerial work platform

Terex Aerial Work Platforms (AWP) has realigned its management team with changes taking effect Oct. 1, 2010.

Delaware-based Iron Source has been named as a new Gehl dealer

The Lavendon Group reported a reduction in turnover for the first half of 2010 of 7.5% compared to 2009, but the company said it sees an improving trend in trading in a number of its markets.

The Electricity Alliance has become the first UK organisation to use the new Allround Bridging Truss System from modular scaffolding manufacturer, Layher Ltd. The installation, adjacent to Drax power station, is providing temporary pedestrian access during maintenance work: it has met key application requirements and, Layher says it has cut installation time by an estimated 83% compared to conventional alternatives.

The online auction company for used construction and agricultural equipment IronPlanet, has appointed Nick Jones as UK Account Manager.

UK equipment rental company, Speedy has invested £1 million in a new range of low-level access equipment from Youngman.

UK rental company, Higher Access is based in Manchester and specialises in hiring spider lifts. The company has just expanded its fleet with two new Teupen Leo25T 25 m tracked access platforms and, in October, is expecting a Bluelift C22 22 m spider lift .

The new Pompidou Centre in Metz, France contains the works of Matisse, Picasso, Brancusi, Tinguely as well as many others. It also showcases the latest in design and building technologies being constructed in steel, concrete and wood with a dramatically sweeping cantilevered 'tent' roof.

KHL Group's latest Special Report, Wind Power 2010, is now available to order.

Maria Hadlow asked a number of rental companies from around the world to share their experiences of aftersales service.

Despite initial signs of stability in the powered access end markets, Tanfield's powered access business reported half year results for 2010 down 12.7% on 2009 (from £21.2 m turnover in 2009 to £18.5 m in 2010). While Tanfield's other major business division, electric vehicles, has experienced a return to growth.

UK powered access rental company AFI -Uplift has agreed a multi-million pound refinancing package in order to support growth.

If you visit the Sail Amsterdam event between 19 and 23 August 2010 you can expect to see this impressive artwork created by Dutch artist André Pielage.

Starke Material Handling Group has appointed a new manager of dealer sales and development

It might not have the 2007 fever, but some markets are alive. ALH reports

The Scaffold Industry Association handed its presidential duties over to Steve Smith during its annual meeting this July

The IPAF Rental Reports have been produced by Ducker Worldwide based on primary research with industry participants. Well over 100 interviews were conducted with European rental companies, manufacturers and other industry experts. Limited secondary data has been used, as no official statistics are available on the MEWP rental market.

This is the second year IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) has commissioned research into the powered access rental markets. Pia Vaquer of Ducker Worldwide, which carried out the research, has summarised the European report for Access International - the US report follows next issue.

European access equipment manufacturer Zarges, is launching a re-designed Sherpascopic work platform with a number of new and improved features.