Awards Shortlist

The finalists for the International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs) 2010 have been announced following the meeting of the judging panel in Manchester on 22 January.

The judges said the process had been even more difficult than last year, with a 20% increase in the number of entries to over 85.

"It was great to see so many high quality entries this year, maintaining the standard that was established at the first awards ceremony," said John Ball, IPAF president. "In particular, the entries showed that the industry's commitment to quality, safety and professionalism is surviving this difficult economic period."

The winners will be announced at the IAPA awards dinner following the IPAF Summit on 25 March 2010 in London, UK.

The shortlisted finalists in each category, in alphabetical order, are as follows:

IPAF Safety Champion of the Year
Brad Boehler (Skyjack)
Carl Evans (HSS Hire/HSS Training)
Gerry Mulholland (CrownHouseTechnologies)
Kevin O'Shea (Mastclimbers)

The Access Rental Company of the Year
Access Plus
A-Plant Powered Access
HSS Hire
Lavendon Access Services
Riwal

The Access International New Product of the Year
Dinolift (XTC series)
Hinowa (Goldlift 14.70 Battery)
JLG Industries (Toucan 10E)
Mecaplus (ME12SL)
Niftylift (Height Rider 21 Hybrid All-Wheel-Drive)

Contribution to Safe Working at Height - Rental Company
Alo Rental
A-Plant Powered Access
BS Technology
Harsco Infrastructure (formerly SGB Mastclimbers)
Lavendon Access Services

Contribution to Safe Working at Height - Manufacturer
JLG Industries
Matilsa
Niftylift
Skyjack

Contribution to Safe Working at Height - End User
Winner to be announced at the awards dinner

Mast Climbing Work Platform Achievement Award
Harsco Infrastructure (formerly SGB Mastclimbers)
Mastclimbers
XL Developpement

Access Industry Training Award
Access Plus
A-Plant Powered Access
HSS Hire
Lavendon Access Services
RSC Equipment Rental
Serfin

Access Industry Sustainability Award
Winner to be announced at the awards dinner

IPAF/Access International Lifetime Achievement Award
Winner to be announced at the awards dinner

Best Marketing Campaign for IPAF Training
Winner to be announced at the awards dinner

The IPAF Instructor of the Year
Chris Buisseret (Rapid Platforms)
Jildou de Jong (Kamphuis Hoogwerkers)
Jur Kamsteeg (Riwal)
Gerry Palmer (HSS Hire/HSS Training)

Best New IPAF Training Centre
BS Technology (Singapore)
HSS Hire (UK)
Mollo Noleggio (Italy)