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IPAF Publishes 2025 Rental Market Reports, Revealing Slower Growth Amid Economic Uncertainty

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has published its 2025 Rental Market Reports, featuring expert insight into the MEWP rental markets across Europe, the US, and Asia.

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    İstanbul Vinç Showcases Children’s Art Exhibition at IPAF Türkiye Conference

    At the recent IPAF Platform Türkiye Konferansı, attendees were treated to a vibrant exhibition of artwork by the children of İstanbul Vinç employees. This special initiative, organised as part of İstanbul Vinç’s corporate social responsibility programme, brought imagination and engineering together in a unique and uplifting way.

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    IPAF Releases New MEWP Operator Training Course

    As of Tuesday 14 January, IPAF is pleased to announce a comprehensive update to its globally recognised Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) Operator Training Course. The course content has been updated to reflect the latest industry developments, safety guidelines, and incident statistics, ensuring it continues to meet or exceed ISO 18878 standards.

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    Celebrating IPAF's Remarkable Women: Women in Trade Associations Powerlist 2024

    On International Women's Day 2024, the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) proudly announces the inclusion of three exceptional representatives on both the prestigious Women in Trade Associations Outstanding Member Contribution list and the Women in Trade Associations Powerlist 2024. Karin Godenhielm, IPAF's President and Managing Director of Dinolift, and Julie Houston Smyth, IPAF Board member and Director of LOLEX Ltd, were both recognised on the 2024 WiTA Outstanding Member Contribution list. Jo Power, Head of Membership and Communications, received acknowledgement on the 2024 WiTA Powerlist for her outstanding contributions.

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    IPAF Elevando España Enjoys Successful Third Edition in Seville

    IPAF Elevando España and the IPAF PDS successfully took place in Seville at the AC Hotel Sevilla Forum by Marriott, unfolding on February 15th and 16th and attracting more than 125 attendees. IPAF Elevando commenced in the afternoon, followed by the PDS for instructors the following day. The central theme remained "How to increase safety and professionalism in the sector and quality training." This marks the third edition of IPAF Elevando in Spain.

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    IPAF Unveils Enhanced ePAL App 2.1

    The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) announces an update of the ePAL app, bringing the ability to conduct, record and share pre-use checks for mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs). These checks play a crucial role in ensuring the safe operation of powered access equipment.

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    SHORTLISTED ENTRANTS REVEALED FOR IAPAS 2024 CATEGORIES

    As the anticipation builds for the International Awards for Powered Access 2024 (IAPAs), the shortlist can now be revealed following a meeting of the judges last week. Scheduled to take place on 14 March at the Scandic Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark, the 2024 edition of the IAPAs promises to showcase the industry's commitment to excellence, safety, sustainability, and innovation.

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    IPAF and PLATFORMDER partnership

    IPAF and PLATFORMDER Forge Historic Partnership to Advance Safety Standards in Turkish Powered Access Industry.

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    IPAF guidance helps keep festive decorations work safe

    Workers and managers using MEWPs to install and remove seasonal decorations and lights are being urged to use a comprehensive technical guidance booklet that can help to avoid safety issues and to mitigate the key risks involved.

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    IPAF extends its eLearning programme to China

    IPAF announced the extension of its online training to the Chinese market as delegates gathered in Shanghai for the International Rental Conference Asia and the Apex Asia trade show.