November-December 2024

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LLEAP Awards l By Brian Ethridge

Recognizing the Industry’ s Most Intuitive and Best New Products

Event Preview l By Cindy L. O’ Hara

The Super Bowl of Masonry Premieres in January

Business Issues l By Seth Skydel

Manufacturers Reflect on Equipment Purchasing Considerations

New Technology l By Seth Skydel

Electric Forklifts and Telehandlers Are a Proven Worthwhile Investment

Columns

6 Editor’ s Page l By Brian Ethridge Innovation Takes Flight

20 Safety Talk l By Philip Jacklin MEWP Fall Protection Tips

Departments

8 Products Plus

29 Compact Tracked Lifts Roundup

31 Web Watch

Buyer’ s Resources

30 Marketplace

Cover: The 2024 LLEAP awards showcase some of the industry’ s top equipment, technology and aftermarket solutions.

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