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Industry News / Blog Posts
Aerial Specialists Acquires Simon, Skywitch, Genie, Grove, Economy, Skyjack, Snorkel Parts from Wellington
Racine, WI: Aerial Specialists Inc-USA based in Racine, WI., announced that it has acquired the Aerial Work Platform aerial lift parts support inventory formerly owned by the Wellington Equipment Corp. of Milwaukee, WI. This acquired parts inventory supported...
Aerial Specialists Acquires Previously Auctioned MEC Aerial Lift Parts Inventory
Aerial Specialists - Acquires Previously Auctioned MEC Aerial Lift Parts Inventory Aerial Specialists Inc-USA based in Racine, WI. announced that it has acquired the previously auctioned "aerial lift Production Parts Inventory" formerly owned by (MEC) Mayville...
Aerial Specialists Acquires FABTEK Aerial Lift Parts Inventories from Hyster Corp
Aerial Specialists Acquires FABTEK Aerial Lift Parts Inventories from the Hyster Corporation circa:1990 - Racine, WI: Aerial Specialists Inc-USA announced that it has acquired the complete FABTEK Aerial Lift Parts Inventory from the Hyster Corporation. Genuine FABTEK...
Aerial Specialists Inc-USA Acquires the renowned JLG – Racine Joystick Controller line
circa 1995: Racine, WI: Aerial Specialists Inc-USA announced that it has acquired the renowned JLG - Racine Joystick Controller line. This aerial work platform joystick controller was used from the 1970's well into the 1980's as the "controller of choice" by JLG...
ANSI / OSHA MANDATED – Aerial Work Platform Operator Handbooks are Available
There is a misconception within the aerial work platform community that - #1.OLDER LEGACY aerial work platforms don't meet current ANSI A92 Standards and should be replaced and #2.that Manuals, BOTH Operational USER Handbooks and Service Parts manuals are...
Aerial Specialists acquires remaining aerial lift parts “NATIONAL Master Distributor” AWP Inventories
circa 1998: Racine, WI: Aerial Specialists Inc-USA announced that it has recently acquired additional NATIONAL aerial lift parts inventories for the support of the aerial - access / aerial work platform equipment on a global level. This acquisition includes: aerial...
Aerial Specialists Inc: Your Go-To Source for Aerial Lift Parts
When it comes to maintaining and optimizing aerial work platforms, having a reliable aerial lift parts supplier with deep industry expertise is essential. That’s where Aerial Specialists comes in. With decades of hands-on experience and a comprehensive understanding...
John L. Grove: The Pioneer Who Elevated the Aerial Lift Industry
When discussing the history of the aerial lift industry, one name stands out as a true visionary - John L. Grove. Often referred to as the father of the modern aerial work platform, Grove’s innovations and entrepreneurial spirit transformed the way industries approach...