IPAF Reveals 2026 Shortlist for Working at Height Awards
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has announced its shortlist for the 2026 Working at Height Awards, following a judges' meeting held last week to review entries from across the powered access sector.
The awards will be presented on October 29, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando, Fla., following the Working at Height Conference earlier that day. The annual event in North America brings together MEWP manufacturers, rental companies, contractors and suppliers to celebrate outstanding achievements in safety, innovation and performance.
Entries across six award categories were assessed by an independent panel of judges comprising Tom Smith, National Lift Truck; Matthew Eckstine, Eckstine & Inc; Cory Rohs, 3-E Safety Services; and Peter Douglas, IPAF.
2026 Working at Height Awards Shortlist
Safety Innovation – OEM/Supplier
- DICA – LevelRight Adjustable Outrigger Pads
- Skyjack – LanyardGO
- The Franklin Safety Group – The Franklin Stabilizer Safety System
- Trackunit – IrisX platform
Safety and Culture Leadership Excellence – Rental
- National Lift Truck
- Sunbelt Rentals
Technology Innovation
- JLG – JLG’s Visual Remote Assistant
- Kask America – ZENITH X2 FULL BRIM
- Skyjack – Skyprotect & Skyprotect+
- Tracked Lifts – Platform Basket Spider 30.14
- United Rentals – United Rentals’ Equipment Agent
New Product Award – Scissor Lifts
- Haulotte – Haulotte HS6395 E PRO
- JLG – JLG’s micro-sized scissor lift
- MEC – Micro 19-XD+
- Skyjack – SJ3232 E Electric Drive Scissor Lift
New Product Award – Boom Lifts
- JLG – 600AJ+ and 860SJ+ Boom Lifts
- Manitou – MRT 4080
- Niftylift – SP34N
- Skyjack – SJ45 AJN and SJ45 ARJN Battery-Powered Electric Slab Booms
- SOS Equipment – MTE270EX
New Product Award – Atrium/Compact Crawlers
- CMC North America – CMC 90i
- Palazzani – Palazzani XTJ 170+ ECO
- Tracked Lifts – Platform Basket Spider 30.14
“The quality of entries this year was extremely high, reflecting the industry's continued commitment to improving safety, developing innovative solutions and delivering excellence across the powered access sector,” said Peter Douglas, CEO and managing director, IPAF. The shortlisted companies and products represent some of the best work taking place in the industry today, and we congratulate all finalists on their achievement in reaching this stage of the awards process.”
For more information and to secure your place at the Working at Height Conference & Awards 2026, visit www.workingatheightevent.com.
Source: IPAF
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