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Interview: the Lolex way
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From a family-run rental firm at the height of the Troubles in Northern Ireland to building a major MEWP distribution company, Julie Houston Smyth is a true pioneer of the sector
IPAF Women in Powered Access breakfast highlights key issues
Held during APEX, the breakfast event saw women from across the industry gathering at exchange ideas 
IPAF Summit 2026 to focus on knowledge sharing
High profile economist and robotics specialist part of speaker line-up 
UK contractors mandate secondary guarding on scissor lifts
Solutions like OverWatch from EQSS are mandated across major UK construction sites from 1 January 
Remembering Kevin O’Shea
Industry veteran and friend has passed away
ePAL app passes one million downloads
IPAF and Trackunit partnership ensures only qualified operators use equipment 
Socage sets up UK subsidiary
New subsidiary to be led by Craig Rooke 
APS key account promotion
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Linda Betts takes major role at leading UK distributor 
Wraith joins IPAF Rental+ programme
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Martin Wraith to oversee development, implementation and ongoing audit of the IPAF Rental+ standard 
IAPA winners announced
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The winners of 12 award catagories have been revealed during the first virtual IAPAs 
ERA TCO and CO2 calculators
ERA TCO Calc
Calculate the total cost of ownership and CO2 output of construction machinery using the European Rental Association’s online, free-to-use calculators.