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Features
Event Preview l By Seth Skydel
12 A Sneak Peek at The ARA Show 2025
What to Expect From the World’ s Largest Equipment and Event Rental Industry Trade Show
Lifts in Motion l By Seth Skydel
22 Triple Value
Propson Construction Maximizes Efficiency With a Manitou Rotating Telehandler
Executive Interview l By Seth Skydel
26 Simulation at the Helm
How Technology Is Accelerating Skill Development
Application l By Seth Skydel
29 Boosting Accessibility
The Lombardi Lift Work Platform Helps Reach New Heights Safely
Steel Erection l By Ed Padilla
30 Work Smarter With Steel Gear
Accessories and Add-Ons to Support Steel Erection Work
Business Issues l By Seth Skydel
33 At the Forefront
Elliott Equipment is Firmly Focused on the Boom Truck Industry
Columns
6 Editor’ s Page
Introducing the Catalyst Communications Network Advisory Council
16 Industry Insights l By Seth Skydel Mutual Assistance Strategies
20 Safety Talk l By Philip Jacklin New ANSI Z359 Updates
Departments
8 Products Plus
34 Electric Scissor Lift Roundup
39 Web Watch
Buyer’ s Resources
37 Marketplace
Cover: With a small footprint and the versatility to function as a material handler, work platform and jib, the Manitou MRT 3050 rotating telehandler provides Propson Construction with greater flexibility, reducing the need for multiple machines on jobsites.
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