2019
2019 WINNERS
The full list of 2019 ALH Awards winners, with judges’ comments.
Access Industry Employer of the Year
TVH Parts Co.
“What TVH does is truly remarkable and unique, particularly in today’s labor environment. They’ve obviously spent a lot of time thinking about how to recruit and retain employees and creating a positive work environment.”
Access Project of the Year – Access Equipment
Marr Scaffolding Company
“This was an incredible, $2.6 billion project. 12,000 tons of steel and metal decking and 4,900 glass panels were installed. Marr’s access equipment provision included booms, scissors, scaffolding and swing stages.”
Access Project of the Year – Mast Climbing Work Platforms, Transport Platforms and Hoists
BrandSafway
“The circular suspended access system installed by BrandSafway for the renovation of Seattle’s Space Needle was the highest, most weather protected suspended platform ever constructed. It was a really cool project, taking a lot of engineering, a lot of thought, and expert management to make it happen.”
Access Rental Innovation
Skyjack – Elevate On
“Skyjack is to be congratulated. This type of technology is making life easier and more streamlined for equipment users and rental companies. It not only streamlines processes but makes jobsites safer.”
Access Safety Innovation
Serious Labs – ESP Scoring
“Being able to track a trainee’s behaviour regarding control selection, positioning, precision, and reaction, is unlike anything we’ve seen in the industry. Amazing technology and a real advance.”
Product Innovation (MEWPs over 20 feet)
Teupen North America – LEO92SJ Plus
“It is a huge factor that the boom sections auto-grease for maintenance. Working indoors through a double door with a capacity of 882 pounds at 98 feet is extremely impressive.”
Product Innovation (MEWPs under 20 feet)
Snorkel – S3019E
“It’s an impressive lift. No hydraulic hoses, it’s all electric and the scissor stack goes into base to give a really low step-in height. This makes a huge difference for anyone climbing in and out of a platform all day.”
Product Innovation (Telehandlers)
Magni Telescopic Handlers – RTH 13.26 SH
“When talking about innovation, Magni keeps doing it. These units are seen in urban areas across North America and are replacing crane use in some instances.”
Rising Star Award (Rental companies with less than 10 locations)
ABLE Equipment Rental
“ABLE has an excellent team: Responsive, professional, progressive and fair. They are excellent to work with and have really told a story of success over the last decade. In 2018 alone they opened three new locations, bringing their total number to six.”
ALH Person of the Year
Tony Groat, IPAF
Awards shortlist
Access Industry Employer of the Year
• Kardie Equipment Company
• Teupen North America
• TVH Parts Co.
Access Project of the Year – Access Equipment
• BrandSafway
• Hy-Brid Lifts by Custom Equipment
• Kardie Equipment
• Marr Scaffolding Company
Access Project of the Year – Mast Climbing Work Platforms
• BrandSafway
• Hydro Mobile
• Mastclimbers LLC
Access Rental Innovation
• Genie – Lift Connect Telematics
• Point of Rental – UnLockIt
• Skyjack – Elevate On
• United Rentals – UR One
Access Safety Innovation
• Genie – Lift Tools Access Deck
• Haulotte Group – Quick Positioning App
• JLG – Skysense
• Serious Labs – ESP Scoring
• United Rentals – Ryze-MEWP VR Simulator
Product Innovation (MEWPs over 20 feet)
• Haulotte Group – HA61 LE
• MEC Aerial Work Platforms – Micro 26
• ReachMaster, Inc. – Bluelift B35EB
• Smart Platform Solutions B.V. – E1350SJP
• Teupen North America – LEO92SJ Plus
Product Innovation (MEWPs under 20 feet)
• Genie – GS-1330m
• Hy-Brid Lifts by Custom Equipment – ZT-1630
• MEC Aerial Work Platforms – Leak Containment System
• Snorkel – S3019E
Product Innovation (Telehandlers)
• JCB – 512-56
• Magni Telescopic Handlers – RTH 13.26 SH
• Manitou – Gehl RS4-14
• Pettibone/Traverse Lift – Traverse T944X
Rising Star Award (Rental companies with less than 10 locations)
• ABLE Equipment Rental
• Chet's Rent-All
• Kardie Equipment
ALH Person of the Year
To be announced at the ceremony.
Awards Host
JEFF KRAPF
Jeff has hosted local and national TV shows as well as international Live events.
He hosts his very own late night variety talk show and is station host for NBC San Diego.
When he is not on camera you can find him with a microphone in his hand in front of crowds from a couple hundred to 50,000+ people representing some of the largest brands and events on the planet.
The judging panel included:
Shawn Boone – general manager of Haulotte U.S.
Troy Gabriel – chief executive officer of Franklin Equipment
Luke Powers – founder and president of Gearflow.com
Lindsey Anderson – editor of Access, Lift & Handlers