Andy Studdert, chairman and CEO of Chicago-based NES Rentals and recently elected president of the International Powered Access Federation, will present the keynote address at the IPAF Asia Conference May 26 in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Studdert, drawing on his previous experience as chief operating officer of United Airlines, will show how principles of aviation safety can be applied to the powered access industry.
Also speaking at the event will be Brad Boehler, president of aerial equipment manufacturer Skyjack and former IPAF president, will speak on “Great Potential for Powered Access in Asia: But Where are we Now?” Also Kimmo Koskensalo, chief technology officer of Scanclimber, will speak on: Mast-Climbing Work Platforms: How Safe Are They?”
The IPAF Asia Conference will also feature rare presentations by speakers from the region, who will offer valuable insights into the developments, growth opportunities and challenges in emerging AWP markets. Confirmed speakers and panelists include representatives from the Hong Kong Occupational Safety & Health Council, the Singapore Ministry of Manpower, the Hong Kong Federation of Occupational Safety & Health, and the China Occupational Safety & Health Association.
The conference, at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kowloon, will be held in English with simultaneous translation into Mandarin. The day before the conference, May 25th, a site visit to an IPAF training center and a networking event will take place. Registration and event details are available at: www.ipaf.org/asiaconference.
