by Craig Ihde | Sep 29, 2025 | Blog
In these days of internet scammers, overseas owned “wanna-be” parts suppliers having NO data or general “evil-doers” hiding in the weeds in what is left of the US based AWP (mewp) industry, one is left to wonder, “are there any REAL parts...
by Craig Ihde | Apr 22, 2025 | Blog
Aerial Specialists Asks: Can Replacement AWP (mewp) Parts ….. Create a Liability Issue? Many aftermarket parts houses claim to provide the same quality (or even better quality) parts, made to OEM specifications, all at a considerable savings – as much as...
by Craig Ihde | Apr 16, 2025 | Blog
As our aerial work platform industry continues to morph farther and farther away form its epicenter, I can’t help but ponder where the continuing Certifiably Trained labor shortage will leave us. Our aerial work platform (AWP) or (mewp) industry not only has a...
by Craig Ihde | Apr 8, 2025 | Blog
Aerial Specialists Asks: Where is our “Across the Board” (AWP or MEWP) Aerial Work Platform Training? WHERE – are the Industries “ACROSS THE BOARD” Certifiable Aerial Work Platform Training Schools? WHO – carries the “ACROSS...
by Craig Ihde | Apr 1, 2025 | Blog
Aerial Specialists Asks: Who Can Train You to Operate an Aerial Work Platform (mewp)? Operating an aerial work platform (AWP) – also known as a MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) – requires more than just climbing in and pushing buttons. OSHA has strict...