Recognizing the Industry’ s Most Intuitive and Best New Products
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 2024 LLEAP Awards Winners
 Recognizing the Industry’ s Most Intuitive and Best New Products
 By Brian Ethridge
 The 2024 LLEAP Awards shine a spotlight on the most exceptional and innovative products introduced in the industry over the past year. This year’ s finalists have made significant strides in enhancing safety, incorporating digital technologies and improving operational efficiency, providing operators, renters, owners and project managers with valuable tools to boost productivity.
 Celebrating advancements made between June 1, 2023 and May 31, 2024, the awards focus on new equipment, support products and services available in the North American market. Submissions were categorized into four segments: MEWPs, material handlers, features and components, and aftermarket support products and services. To be eligible, entries had to be brand new, newly introduced from other markets or substantially redesigned existing products.
 A distinguished panel of judges— composed of industry experts with extensive experience in aerial platforms and lifting equipment— meticulously reviewed each submission based on product literature, visuals and technical details.
 This year, 18 entries from 14 outstanding companies were honored, with Gold and Silver winners announced in each category. Detailed information in the following pages will explore the winning products, highlighting what made them stand out.
 We sincerely thank all our judges for sharing their dedication and expertise with Lift & Access. With their help, these awards continue to promote innovation and excellence within our industry.
 Congratulations to all the winners!
 12 l November-December 2024