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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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Learn How Low-Level Lifts Can Eliminate Elevated Jobsite Injuries from Ladders, Scaffolds and More

Ladders and scaffolds have long been the go-to solutions for elevated work — they’re simple to transport and don’t cost mu...

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Genie Offers White Noise Alarm Option For Equipment Movement Warnings

The new Genie Lift Guard White Noise Alarm, now available globally as an option on Genie equipment, provides an alternative to a traditional...

September 12, 2022
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JLG Releases New Whitepaper on Use Cases for Augmented Reality

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

September 2, 2022
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What to Consider when Selecting a Scissor Lift

Hanging drywall, installing plumbing, performing electrical work, scissor lifts are the preferred MEWP of choice for a variety of aerial app...

August 22, 2022
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Understanding Fall Protection Requirements

Spelled out in the updated ANSI A92 and CSA B354 standards, as well as the OSHA and OHS requirements, fall protection on mobile elevating wo...

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Four Tips for MEWP Operation in Below-Freezing Temperatures

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