16.02.2017

IPAF publishes awards shortlist

IPAF has announced the shortlist for its International Awards for Powered Access (IAPA), the winners of which will be announced at the Hilton London Wembley hotel, UK on 4th April.

A total of over 100 entries were received across the 13 award categories this year’s awards. The entrants will be considered by a panel of five judges comprised of: Andy Studdert of NES Rentals, Eline Oudenbroek of Holland Lift, Kai Schliephake of PartnerLift, industry veteran Mike Evans, and Kookaburra Equipment Sales founder Rick Mustillo.
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(L-R) Kai Schliephake, Eline Oudenbroek, Andy Studdert (via video link), Mike Evans, Rick Mustillo and Euan Youdale

The following nominations have been shortlisted:

Access Rental Company of the Year
AFI - UK
Nationwide Platforms - UK
Riwal - Netherlands
Shanghai Horizon - China

Contribution to Safe Working at Height
EIDE - Spain
JLG - USA
Modern Access & Scaffolding - Hong Kong
Power Towers - UK

Innovative Technology Prize
Haulotte - France
Nationwide Platforms - UK
Serious Labs - Canada

IPAF Training Centre of the Year
DK Rental - Belgium
Manlift - UAE
Mills - Brazil

IPAF Training Instructor of the Year
Anderson Puff - Brazil
Fernando Sarafim - Portugal
Lukas Gerber - Switzerland

Powered Access Pioneer
Alo Group - Chile
Shanghai Horizon - China
Time International - Denmark

Product of the Year – Mast climbers/hoists
Alimak Hek - Sweden
Maber - Italy
Scanclimber - Finland

Product of the Year – Self-propelled above 20ft
ATN - France
Genie - USA
JLG - USA
Teupen - Germany

Product of the Year – Vehicle/trailer mounted
CTE - Italy
Palfinger Platforms - Germany
Ruthmann - Germany

Project of the Year
Mills - Brazil
RCB - Brazil
Scanclimber - Finland
Smart Platforms Solutions - Netherlands

Winners of the Access Photo of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award will be announced on the day.