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IRN interview: Sergio Kariya, CEO, Mills
Sergio Kariya, CEO of Mills, Brazil’s largest access rental company, speaks to KHL’s Fausto Oliveira
Interview: Simon Meester, Genie
New COO of Terex Aerials, explains how presence in China helped it manage Covid-19 and drive growth 
Regional report: Asia insights
Three regional IPAF representatives provide insights into the aerial platform market across Asia
Interview: Sinoboom North America
Kolin Kirschenmann, CEO of Sinoboom North America, discusses his new role and how he will use his three decades of experience at Cat to build the Sinoboom brand in the U.S.
Fully ranged: developments in telescopic boom lifts
There have been developments from the top to the bottom of the working height spectrum, as well as new power options
Trends in scissor lifts
New ANSI standards, electric rough terrain equipment and micro scissors are driving the changes 
Van mounted platforms
This access equipment sector has led the way in electric equipment and load capacities, among others 
Articulating booms
Articulating booms now feature load and tilt sensing, but OEMs are noting a bigger trend in this market: electrification. Lindsey Anderson reports.
Country report: Access in Australia
Australia has a thriving aerial platform market, beset with a unique range of challenges
Interview: Teupen and Dingli deal
Martin Borutta, CEO, Teupen, on its recent part acquisition by Dingli and the future of tracked platforms
Rental management: Going online
IRN speaks with two companies, Rentaga and Rentuu, working to bring rental online
Regional report: Turbulent times in Japan
Restoration work following natural disasters is helping to buoy demand during pandemic  
Tracked platforms in demand
The spider lift sector is a pioneer of hybrid equipment and continues to refine this, among other offerings
Interview: HKL’s ‘undaunted optimism’
Kay Städing, HKL’s CEO, tells IRN about plans to open five depots during its 50th anniversary year
Home Depot interview: Giant steps
Tony English, Senior Merchant for Rental, Home Depot: Tool Rental business to be taken to next level
Interview: Zoomlion North America
Zoomlion North America will debut a number of boom and scissor lifts to the North American market this year. Lindsey Anderson reports
Niche MEWPs
The specialty access industry provides end-users with everything from air-powered scissor lifts to 3-foot-wide bridge inspection units. ALH reports
HAE: Prevention is better than cure
Carl Bartlett of the HAE looks at safety on site, with a focus on rented earthmoving equipment
The expanding world of telehandlers
The market is expanding upwards and downwards, including compact, electric models and heavy-duty high risers
Technology in operator training
IPAF and VR specialist Serious Labs explain what technology holds for us in the access sector
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