Riwal, the Netherlands-based firm, has been awarded in Dublin The Access Rental Company of the Year award. Riwal has a strong base in some of Europe’s major access markets – but it also puts effort into developing new territory. In 2008, it established operations in Brazil, the Baltic States, Poland and Croatia. Of Riwal, the judges said: “This is a top quality firm, producing a first rate performance. It is playing a leading role in developing rental in new markets.”

Almost 400 access industry professionals attended the first ever International Awards for Powered Access (IAPA) at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Dublin, with big winners including Riwal (Access Rental Company of the Year); JLG (product of the year for the LiftPod); Denis Ashworth and John Fuller (jointly awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award); and Andy Studdert of NES Rentals (IPAF safety champion).

Further information: www.khl.com, www.riwal.com