Access Briefing

04/08/2026

JLG Industries backlog climbs to $2.0bn

Strong orders, rising sales and growing mega project activity are driving momentum for JLG, with backlog climbing 65% year on year to $2.0bn

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Demand for aerial platforms used in data centre construction helped Q2 revenues

06/07/2026

Bridge work rarely happens on prepared ground; crawler‑mounted boom lifts are built for the terrain wheeled units cannot handle.

With more than 222,000 US bridges needing repair and similar demand worldwide, contractors and rental companies are turning to crawler technology to reach creek beds, marshes, sandy banks and remote spans safely.

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From remote creek beds to inner city overpasses, crawler-mounted boom lifts are proving indispensable for bridge construction, inspection and maintenance

29/06/2026

Axolift partnership with Gemini extends to India production.

The agreement aims to improve delivery times, strengthen customer support and accelerate growth as demand for low level access equipment continues to develop.

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Collaboration has evolved into a manufacturing, sales and service 

23/06/2026

Interview: how to become Southeast Asia’s largest rental company.

How did Ban Ngai Group grow from 400 machines to 3,800 in just two years? In this exclusive interview, chair Ong Joe-U shares the strategy behind its ambitious expansion and plans to become the region’s largest rental provider.

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Ong Joe-U explains how his Malaysia-based company Ban Ngai aims to take the top spot in the region 

11/06/2026

Sunward Europe plans ‘big focus’ on telehandlers for rental and construction

Sunward Europe is expanding its telehandler range with new 14m and 18m models as it looks to strengthen its position in the rental and construction sectors.

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Sunward Group

The European arm of Chinese construction equipment manufacturer Sunward is planning a “big focus” on telehandlers for the rental and construction markets

13/05/2026

Third aerial factory aids Aichi’s refocus on Europe

A new Takasaki plant has boosted Aichi’s production efficiency by 40%, helping drive its renewed focus on Europe and the launch of its new SP21CJM 4WD boom lift built for the region’s off road demands.

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Trio of factories supports new products aimed at Europen market 

26/03/2026

Peter Douglas, CEO & Managing Director of IPAF, invites all IPAF members to join him in Maastricht for APEX, 2-4 June 2026.

Here are some of the highlights Peter shares in his interview:

🌏 APEX is a truly unique and globally important event for IPAF and the powered access community
✔ All powered access manufacturers and suppliers will be in attendance
➡️ For those who work beyond powered access, leading manufacturers and component suppliers for general equipment are right next door at the International Rental Exhibition - IRE
🏆 The ERA Convention is also running alongside APEX, offering top‑tier presentations, learning opportunities and an evening dinner with awards
👷🏼‍♀️ IPAF and ERA are collaborating on Women in Rental and Powered Access initiatives, including a dedicated networking event.

Peter also highlights the importance of APEX’s networking, noting that its three‑year cycle makes attending especially valuable. He adds that Maastricht provides the ideal setting to reconnect with colleagues, partners, friends, and even competitors.

Watch the full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iay1VkT1G10

Event websites:
APEX: https://apexshow.com/
IRE: https://ireshow.com/
ERA Convention: https://erarental.org/event/era-convention-2026/
European Rental Awards: https://eurorentalawards.com/awards

17/02/2026

Multitel Pagliero S.p.A targets German end users with Sahalift.

Multitel Pagliero has named Sahalift as exclusive distributor for its full range in Germany for the end user segment, strengthening its presence in this strategic market.

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Experienced distributor will focus on end user market only 

03/02/2026

CONEXPO CON AGG 2026 countdown 👀

The show is getting closer and major construction OEMs are starting to reveal what they have planned. Our journalists will be sharing ongoing updates as breaking news comes in. Read the latest here:

Read our running story on all exhibitor news and developments as we approach the year’s biggest construction equipment show

28/01/2026

MEC strengthens North American sales leadership 🚀

MEC Aerial Work Platforms announces senior sales promotions to support growth across the US and enhance customer alignment.

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Key sales roles announced to support needs of North American rental