JoinIPAFToday (1.3 MB) Make our success your success -- Join IPAF today.

Membership of IPAF is open to platform users, manufacturers, distributors, rental and training companies. Benefits include:

• Access to a wealth of valuable, practical information on legal, technical and commercial aspects of platform use.
• The chance to influence the growing body of legislation and regulations that governs platform use.

IPAF members also profit from a growing portfolio of services:

Lobbying and representation
IPAF lobbies and makes representations to the relevant authorities on issues of concern to its members, such as sliding mid-rails and the use of red diesel.

Monitoring regulations
IPAF actively participates in several committees: EN 280, ISO, FEM, ANSI standards committees, the British standards committees BS 8454 and BS 8460. It also represents its members on organisations such as the Scaffold Industry Association (SIA) and the European Rental Association (ERA).

Technical hotline

IPAF members have access to legal advice on matters such as MEWP use and accident procedures.

IoD (51.5 KB) The broader-based Business Information Service from the Institute of Directors (IoD) in London is free to IPAF members and offers up to 30 minutes of desk research by experienced professionals.

Insurance (46.8 KB) The arrangement with Henderson Insurance Brokers provides IPAF members with the commercial advantage of market leading cover at reduced premiums.

InsuranceW (527.6 KB) Companies operating in the US who adopt AWPT training qualify for a discount on general liability insurance premiums with Wachovia Insurance Services.

ClaimControl (48 KB) IPAF members enjoy free access to ClaimControl, an online risk management system that helps cut insurance costs and streamline administration procedures.

Software (86.2 KB) IPAF members can get a 10 percent discount on rental management software from inspHire.

IPAF members get preferential rates from the recommended translation agency. For details, contact the IPAF information officer.

IPAF members get a 20 percent discount off the UK weekly Construction News, giving them a saving of over £40 off the news stand price. Subscribe here or call +44 (0)870 830 4959 and quote reference CPCR.

IPAF members enjoy special prices when purchasing guides from Lectura that offer an overview and valuation of all common second-hand mobile construction machines on the European market. The book or PDA costs €99. The CD-ROM or online version costs €129. Contact infolectura.de

IPAF members enjoy a 25 percent discount off website design prices from SiteWizard, a multi-award winning company that offers quick, cost-effective web solutions with a money back guarantee. Click here for more details.