Following an updated group membership agreement, all powered access operations within the Boels Group – including Boels Rental, Riwal, Cramo, and Manlift – are now formally part of the IPAF membership community.
IPAF Sustaining Membership is designed for organisations that aim to go above and beyond in their support of IPAF’s work. It helps to shape the future of the powered access industry by investing in safety, standards and training at the global level.
Riwal, now part of the Boels Group, has long supported IPAF’s mission to improve safety in powered access. For many years, it has actively contributed MEWP accident data to IPAF, helping to raise awareness of industry risks and promote the importance of training and regulation.
“Our strength is that our broad knowledge and large network allow us to offer incredibly customer-focused training courses. This way, we contribute to safer work environments and overall, safer construction sites,” explained John Smeets, fleet uptime manager of Boels Rental
While Peter Douglas, CEO and MD of IPAF, added: “This move unifies all Boels Group’s powered access companies under our shared commitment to safety and professionalism. Boels’ scale and influence across Europe make them an important partner in improving industry standards and supporting safe work at height. We’re honoured to have you as a Sustaining Member.”