The 2025 IPAF Summit has opened in Dublin this morning with more than 500 delegates registered, a new record.
Eight major presentations are scheduled for the day, covering themes on sustainability and achieving excellence, along with a mastclimber and federation update. Presenters also include a look at these subjects from a Brazilian and Chinese view.
IPAF chief executive Peter Douglas opens the 2025 Summit
Peter Douglas opened the event by introducing former president Frank Huish, now retired, and recognised him for his part in having originated the IPAF Pal card and training programme. Today there are more than a million current pal cards worldwide.
Past president John Ball gives the opening address
He was followed by John Ball another past president who had the idea to hold the Summit outside of England for the first time in 2009, when it was held in Dublin, since then it has been held all over the world.
IAPA Awards
This evening the IAPA awards dinner and presentations will be held. The shortlists for each award are as follows;
IAPAs 2025 Shortlist
Access Rental Company of the Year
GTAccess
KDM Hire
Mills
Sunbelt Rentals
Contribution to Safe Working at Height
Electroelsa – Integrated Bolts Presence Detector
Nationwide Platforms – Hinkley Point C
Niftylift – Safety technologies
Rapid Access – Stop Work Authority
Sunbelt Rentals – Safety initiatives
The Sustainability Award
Aver Asia – 3 pronged approach
Dingli – Sustainable development strategy
Mills – B Corp certification
Tecnogera – Battery reuse
Digital Development Award
AFI Rentals – Resource planner
Capja – CapjaDocs
PartnerLift – MIRA
Sunbelt Rentals – Apps
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)
Ammec Comercial
Dayim Equipment Rental
Mills
IPAF Training Centre of the Year
HSS Training
Industry Training Services
Mills
IPAF Training Instructor of the Year
Enda Geoghan – Lift Hire Ireland
Gonçalo Pereira – Transgrua
John McNeilly – HSS Training
Shaikha Mahfoudh – Dayim Equipment Rental
Product of the Year – Mast climbers/Hoists
Electroelsa – PM-M56
Geda – ZZP F
Maber Hoist – MBC50
Product of the Year – Scissor Lifts & Vertical Masts
Easy Lift – EASYBB001
Haulotte – HS18 E MAX
MEC – 3232SE
Skyjack – SJ3219 Micro
Product of the Year – Self Propelled Booms & Atrium Lifts
Dingli– BA44ERT
Haulotte – HA16 E (and E PRO)
Leguan Lifts – Leguan 265
Niftylift – HR22 SE (All-Electric Stick-boom)
Skyjack – SJ60 AJE +
Product of the Year – Vehicle/trailer mounted
Aldercote – Jack-less Transit Conversion
Dinolift – Dino 120TLB
Ruthmann – T 380 XS
Ruthmann – T 1000 HF
Sinoboom – GKS32EL
IPAF/Access International Lifetime Achievement Award
Winner to be announced at the ceremony.
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