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    Nationwide Platforms Adopts Virtual Reality Training 

    Nationwide Platforms’ virtual reality (VR) powered access training has made its debut on the M5 Oldbury v ...

    Nationwide Platforms’ virtual reality (VR) powered access training has made its debut on the M5 Oldbury viaduct, being carried out by joint venture contractor BMV for Highways England. BMV (BAM Nuttal ...

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    First Articulated Boom for Elvington Plant Hire

    A York-based independent plant and tool hire company is continuing to expand its powered access offering. ...

    A York-based independent plant and tool hire company is continuing to expand its powered access offering. Elvington Plant Hire has provided a wide range of tools and equipment to customers across York ...

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    Boom Time for MEWPs

    The global Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) rental market is booming, according to the latest analys ...

    The global Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) rental market is booming, according to the latest analysis from the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)  At the end of 2017, the worldwide r ...

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    JLG Introduces Largest Hybrid So Far

    H800AJ delivers diesel like performance at 26m working height The H800AJ will be available in Europe from ...

    H800AJ delivers diesel like performance at 26m working height The H800AJ will be available in Europe from the summer onwards and was exhibited for the first time at JLG’s stand at Vertikal Days, Donin ...

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    Nationwide Platforms Invests in Tracked Booms 

    Five 30 metre articulated Multitel SMX300 HDs with bespoke enhancements join the Nationwide Platforms’ fl ...

    Five 30 metre articulated Multitel SMX300 HDs with bespoke enhancements join the Nationwide Platforms’ fleet The company has also taken delivery of a further 15 Hinowa diesel and lithium-ion powered u ...

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    Help For IPAF Members

    IPAF members may qualify for government help after Carillion collapse Members of the International Powere ...

    IPAF members may qualify for government help after Carillion collapse Members of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) could benefit from low and zero-interest loans to ease cashflow, fol ...

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    Genie at Intermat 2018

    Showcasing the brand’s latest eco-friendly and Genie Xtra Capacity models, Genie Lift Guard operator prot ...

    Showcasing the brand’s latest eco-friendly and Genie Xtra Capacity models, Genie Lift Guard operator protection systems and the Genie Lift Power generator Focusing on rising market demand for clean, q ...

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    Rapid Platforms Gains FORS Silver Accreditation

    Rapid Platforms has been awarded FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) Silver accreditation for its go ...

    Rapid Platforms has been awarded FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) Silver accreditation for its good working practices in the way it operates its powered access machine delivery and service van ...

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    AFI Training Gains Re-accreditation

    AFI’s Training Division Gains Matrix Standard Re-accreditation AFI’s Training Division – which was the fi ...

    AFI’s Training Division Gains Matrix Standard Re-accreditation AFI’s Training Division – which was the first in the working at height and safety related training sectors to gain the Matrix Standard – ...

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    IPAF Launches VR and Simulator Consultation

    A global consultation is to be launched by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) to establis ...

    A global consultation is to be launched by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) to establish the possibilities for powered access training and safety guidance afforded by new technology ...

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