Recap: IPAF ELEVATION Deutschland und Österreich 2025

IPAF Elevation Deutschland und Österreich  2025, the association’s standout event for the powered access industry, took place across two days on 19 and 20 March, at HKK Wernigerode. 

The event brought together 144 attendees and offered a fantastic opportunity for IPAF members and IPAF instructors from Germany and Austria to connect, exchange knowledge, and celebrate recent developments in the region’s vertical access industry – all in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. 

On the first day, participants enjoyed a guided tour of Eternity Technologies' battery factory before a networking event and dinner in the evening. The next day, IPAF’s annual professional development seminars (PDS) for instructors took place. There were interesting presentations about Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), high voltage, securing loads, and the IPAF Rental Standard. 

Janina Hintermayer, IPAF’s Regional Manager for Germany and Austria, said: 

“It was wonderful to see this event return for its second year, following the success of our sell-out launch in 2024! This time, we were excited to offer attendees the chance to tour Eternity Technologies’ battery factory – a fascinating experience. The following day featured a full programme of engaging presentations, including my own session on IPAF’s Rental Standard. A big thank you to all our sponsors for helping make this event such a success.” 

Thank you to our IPAF Elevation Deutschland und Österreich sponsors:

Networking sponsor: Partnerlift
Gold Sponsor: Eternity Technologies
Silver Sponsors: Alimak and SAHALIFT
Bronze Sponsors: MIPS and Platformers’ Days
Lanyard Sponsor: Platformers' Days
Rental Standard Sponsors: Haulotte, SMARTLIFT and Noblelift  

For more information on upcoming IPAF events visit: www.ipaf.org/events