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    IPAF Updates Service, Inspection and Maintenance of MEWPs Leaflet in 10 Languages

    The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is pleased to announce the release of its updated leaflet on the service, inspection, and maintenance of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs). This comprehensive leaflet has been updated to reflect the current industry landscape and is now available in ten languages: English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Chinese simplified, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish, and Dutch.

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    IPAF Asia Conference 2024: Powered Access Industry Leaders Gather in Nanjing

    The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) successfully hosted the IPAF Asia Conference 2024 on 1-2 August at the Renaissance Nanjing Olympic Centre Hotel. The two-day event brought together over 240 industry professionals from China, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong and Taiwan, to discuss the latest trends emerging across the powered access industry. 

  • Featured News

    IPAF Appoints Randy Marzicola as VP – North America

    The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Randy Marzicola as VP - North America. With an extensive background in business development, strategic partnerships, and market expansion, Marzicola brings a wealth of experience to IPAF and will play a key role in enhancing IPAF's services and member recruitment across North America.

Featured events

  • IPAF Professional Development Seminar (PDS)

    IPAF Elevation Switzerland - Professional Development Seminar (PDS)

    IPAF Elevation Switzerland Logo 2024

    The Professional Development Seminar (PDS) is aimed at IPAF-certified instructors to ensure they remain up-to-date with legislation and training, but open to all IPAF members.

    20 September 2024
    Gränichen, Switzerland

  • IPAF Conference

    IPAF Middle East Conference

    The IPAF Middle East Conference 2024 is the most important event of the powered access industry in the region, taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October the 16th.

    16 October 2024
    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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  • Technical Guidance

    Service, Inspection, and Maintenance Of MEWPs

    Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) are considered to be one of safest ways of performing temporary work at height. This technical guidance explores the importance for all MEWPs to be kept in a safe working condition throughout their working life to ensure continued safe and efficient operation over time.

    Added 9 Aug 2024
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    Pre-Use inspection of MEWP

  • Presentations & Webinars

    IPAF Webinar - Sharing Success Stories: How IPAF Enhances Safety and Business in the MCWP and Hoist Sector

    This webinar hosted guest speakers from the hoist and mast climbing industry and was conducted in a relaxed discussion style format. Guests shared their business stories, challenges faced, how they overcame them, and highlighted how membership of IPAF has been pivotal to the success of their business operations.

    Added 19 Jul 2024
    Last updated 22 Jul 2024

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  • Presentations & Webinars

    IPAF Webinar: Highlights of the IPAF Rental Market Reports 2024

    This webinar explores the findings of the latest IPAF Rental Market Report 2024. The annual report study a selection of countries/regions on the powered access market size, market dynamics, investments, market trends and drivers, and operational aspects.

    Added 19 Jun 2024
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