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EQUIPMENT GUIDE OCTOBER VOLUME 21 • NUMBER 6

EDITORIAL & DESIGN Brian Ethridge HEAD OF CONTENT brian. ethridge @ catcomnet. com

Seth Skydel SENIOR EDITOR seth. skydel @ catcomnet. com

Cindy O’ hara DEPUTY EDITOR cindy. ohara @ catcomnet. com

Becky Rasmussen GRAPHIC DESIGNER brasmussen @ catcomnet. com

ADVERTISING Lurene Goodnight SALES SPECIALIST 720-892-5476 / lurene. goodnight @ catcomnet. com

Throughout the following pages, you will find product details for all three types of equipment, and extensive specifications for multiple makes and models. That level of detail can serve as a resource for making faster and more informed purchasing decisions that meet your company’ s application and operational needs.

The Lift & Access Equipment Guide also contains valuable content that can assist in equipment choices and help you have a better understanding of industry issues.

In Revolutionizing Equipment Selection, examples showcase how augmented reality( AR) technology is playing a role in determining an aerial lift ' s proper size and configuration for indoor applications, where challenges can include limited space and obstructions.

AR tools, it explains, offer an advanced means of simplifying these decisions by showing how accurately sized aerial lifts would move and operate in an actual work environment. Industry specific examples of AR technology in use include applications by a beverage distributor, a manufacturer of decking materials and a bakery operation.

In Reaching Higher Ground, Beth

O’ Quinn, senior vice president of crane and rigging at the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association discussed how the U. S. crane industry is meeting current and ongoing challenges. One of the most pressing is the skilled labor shortage that is being addressed with approaches aimed at attracting and retaining talent, and by investing in training programs.

Safety also remains a top priority with a focus on policies and procedures, as well as implementing new technologies. Technological innovation is also leading to better performance monitoring, fewer equipment related project delays and longer machine lifecycles.

In Expert Advice: How to Find the Best Used Forklifts and Telehandlers the focus is on best practices. Included is input from industry veterans about what to look for when used, reliable machines are the right choice for your business.

Details include inspections, the importance of maintenance and repair histories and documentation needs. Their input also covered how to find reliable sellers of used machines and researching the price and market value of specific makes and models.

This Equipment Guide also includes directories of key manufacturers of aerial lifts, cranes and forklifts, complete with contact information. In an instant access to information driven world, this resource is not only highly valuable, but in many ways necessary for growth and success.

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