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Welcome to Aerial Specialists \u2013 Your Trusted Source for Aerial Work Platform Parts<\/h1>\n

At Aerial Specialists, we\u2019re more than just a parts supplier\u2014we\u2019re industry veterans with decades of hands-on experience in aerial work platforms. Our extensive background in design, technical support, and field testing with leading manufacturers ensures that we understand the unique demands of aerial equipment. From boom lifts to scissor lifts, we provide high-quality parts backed by expert knowledge. Our team\u2019s history spans collaborations with industry leaders like Simon Aerials, Rockford Industries, Snorkel, Smith Mite-E-Lift, and JLG. This deep-rooted expertise allows us to offer reliable solutions tailored to your equipment\u2019s performance and safety needs. Explore our memberships, affiliations, and rich industry experience below to see why Aerial Specialists is the name professionals trust.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Professional Affiliations<\/h2>\n

Over the years, I have been actively involved in several industry organizations, contributing to advancements in engineering, construction, and business networking.<\/p>\n

SAE - Society of Automotive Engineers<\/h3>\n
    \n Member - Retired<\/strong><\/p>\n
  • 1987 - 2007<\/li>\n
  • Retired after 20 years of affiliation with the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Original SIA (SAIA) - Scaffold & Access Industry Association<\/h3>\n
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    • 2000 - 2002<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      IPAF - International Power Access Federation<\/h3>\n
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      • Membership #: 00176 - Retired<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • 1987 - 2000<\/li>\n
      • Retired after 13 years of affiliation<\/li>\n
      • One of the first US members to join & support IPAF in the States<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        TCCA - Tri-County Contractors Association<\/h3>\n
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        • Member - Retired<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Jan 1989 - Dec 1994<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          United States Chamber of Commerce<\/h3>\n
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          • Business Member<\/strong><\/li>\n
          • 1991 - 1991<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            Industry Experience<\/h2>\n
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            • Simon - Skywitch USA (Milwaukee, WI):<\/strong> Former Corporate Head of Tech Support. Simon Aerials manufactured all US production of Simon aerial boom and scissors lifts, including Skywitch scissors lifts and Roto Zoom boom lifts from Canada.<\/li>\n
            • Rockford Industries (McAlester, OK):<\/strong> Former management team member. Rockford produced the Rockford scissors lift in the 1990s.<\/li>\n
            • Snorkel Boom Lift (1977):<\/strong> Original \"ad hoc\" field design team member. Worked with Snorkel engineers testing hydraulic design applications for TB-30, TB-42, and TB-60 boom lifts.<\/li>\n
            • Smith Mite-E-Lift (1974):<\/strong> Original \"ad hoc\" field design team member. Field-tested hydraulic control applications for SP 1500\/SP 31 \"Moonbuggy\" scissors lifts used in the Alaskan pipeline construction.<\/li>\n
            • JLG (1974):<\/strong> Original \"ad hoc\" field design team member. Field-tested electrical and hydraulic control applications for the JLG 42 \"Track Machine,\" used in the Alaskan pipeline construction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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