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MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform)

Understanding the Aerial Lift Market: Trends, Products and Applications

Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs), commonly referred to as aerial lifts, encompass a broad range of equipment, including scissor lifts, boom lifts and vertical mast lifts. These machines are indispensable for high-reaching tasks such as accessing tall warehouse shelves, maintaining infrastructure or working on construction projects. With their versatility, MEWPs have become essential across industries like construction, warehousing and maintenance. A major portion of the MEWP market is driven by rentals, as contractors and facility managers often prefer renting over owning to meet temporary or specific job requirements. Rental companies favor MEWPs due to their adaptability and relatively simple maintenance needs.

Electrification is a growing trend, driven by urbanization and stricter emissions regulations. Compact MEWPs, or micro lifts, are also gaining traction. These smaller units are perfect for confined spaces, such as urban jobsites or indoor environments, where larger machines are impractical. As industries evolve, MEWPs remain critical tools, offering flexibility, efficiency and safety for operators working at height. Whether for construction projects, facility maintenance or warehouse operations, these machines are a cornerstone of modern jobsite productivity. Some good examples of MEWPs include:

JLG Scissor Lifts | Genie Articulated Boom Lifts | Skyjack Micro Lifts

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April 28, 2021
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MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform) JLG 1030 P
Small Spaces, High Places: Micro Elevating Work Platforms Give Easy Access to Even the Most Hard-to-Reach Locations

Getting workers safely to and from elevated work areas has been a problem since the very first human structures were built. And, over the ye...

April 14, 2021
MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform) JLG Access Your World Virtual Event
JLG Launches Awesome New Access Your World Digital Experience

JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company and leading global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehand...

April 7, 2021
MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform) Snorkel boom lift
Going Up: Reach Higher with an Easy-to-Use Towable Boom Lift

When your project calls for a lot of height — say window washing, tree trimming or even hanging some holiday lights — a towable ...

April 7, 2021
MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform) JLG’s Low-Level Access 1030P
Work at Height with these MEWPs, an Aerial Lift Showcase

When the job to be done is overhead, and materials, tools and several workmen must be up there to do it, aerial work platforms are the solut...

April 6, 2021
MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform)
JLG Adds New 450AJ HC3 Hi-Capacity Boom Lift to Product Line

JLG Industries Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company and a leading global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehan...

April 2, 2021
MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform)
Next Generation Manitou Rough Terrain Forklifts Deliver Increased Efficiency in a Compact Size

Manitou Group, a worldwide reference in handling, personal lifting, and earth moving solutions, is pleased to announce the next generation o...

March 17, 2021
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Skyjack’s WE RISE Campaign Lifts Charitable Contributions to a Whole New Level

Linamar Corporation’s Skyjack division launched a WE RISE campaign in June 2020 aimed at shedding light on the positive contributions ...

March 12, 2021
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