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Paola Palazzani, CEO of Palazzani Industrie S.r.l., has been seconded to the IPAF board of directors.

Paola joined the business at an early stage in her career and developed broad expertise across both its industrial and commercial operations. Established in 1935, Palazzani Industrie has more than 90 years of experience in the design and manufacture of aerial work platforms.

The fourth edition of IPAF ANCH'IO brought members of the powered access community together in Monticelli Brusati (BS) on 21-22 May 2026 for a fantastic event for the powered access sector in Italy.

The IPAF Latin American Regional Council (ILARC) has adopted the UNE-58921:2017 standard across the region as a technical reference for the inspection, review, and certification of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs).

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is proud to announce a strategic collaboration with the Thailand Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (T-OSH) to advance safety standards for mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) across Thailand.

On Thursday 7 May at SaMoTer in Verona, Italy – in Hall 9 – a conference entitled ‘Accidents involving MEWPs: Is technological innovation enough to prevent them?’ will take place at 11.15 am, featuring Maurizio Quaranta, Regional Manager at IPAF, and Mauro Potrich, H&S Manager at CTE.

IPAF is pleased to announce the 2026 programme for Elevation UK. Taking place on 1 July at the iconic Hilton St George’s Park, this year’s event will explore the theme: Real Risks, Real Consequences: Protecting IPAF Members in the Field.

IPAF has unveiled the first wave of speakers for its Working at Height Conference & Awards 2026, which will take place on October 28-29 in Orlando, Florida.

A day of discussion, vision, and responsibility that will bring together rental companies, manufacturers, builders, trainers, and industry stakeholders for an open and participatory dialogue.

Held on 26 March at the National Show Centre, the event brought together key players from across Ireland’s plant, tool and powered access hire industry, providing a new platform for collaboration, innovation and business growth.

IPAF is thrilled to invite you to the National Construction Summit 2026 on April 15-16, at the Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin!