News - International Platforms

Review of bauma India

Written on 20 January 2025.

Review of bauma India 2024 At International Platforms we have been aware for some time that India has a rapidly developing infrastructure and growing machinery market, and we already have clients...

Enter our Christmas Quiz and you could win a hamper worth £50! From Wednesday 27th November until 18th December 2024 Jade will post some quiz questions on her LinkedIn page and our Facebook page. Will...

RSPCA Fundraiser

Written on 14 October 2024.

Vicki & Chris smashed their 10km run! Congratulations to Vicki and Chris who completed the Leicester 10km Run last weekend in aid of the RSPCA Woodside branch. The RSPCA helps animals in need...

Vertikal Days 2024

Written on 23 September 2024.

Vertikal Days 2024 Newark Showground, 11th & 12th September 2024 Thank you to everyone who came to say hello at Vertikal Days in Newark this week. Vicki, Jade, Chris, Gary, Azad and Natasha were...

Vicki to judge IAPAs 2024

Written on 8 January 2024.

Vicki joins the IAPA 2024 Judges. The IPAF Summit 2024 takes place in Denmark on 13th and 14th March 2024. The event, at the Scandic Copenhagen Hotel is once again being organised jointly by Access...

Vicki contributes to IPAF Women in Powered Access Webinar

Written on 2 October 2023.

Women in Powered Access Webinar 2024. In 2021, IPAF started the IPAF Women in Powered Access Initiative. Its aim was to recognise and celebrate the contributions of women in powered access, as well...

International Platforms Reviews APEX 2023

Written on 12 June 2023.

If you’ve ever wondered if it’s worth visiting APEX, then read on to find out why we wouldn’t miss it. 2023 has been a busy year for shows so far, the team has been to USA for Conexpo,...

International Platforms wins IAPA award

Written on 24 April 2023.

Vicki Allen wins the first Equality, Diversity and Inclusion IAPA award! Vicki, Jade and Chris were at the annual IPAF Summit and IAPA awards in Berlin last week. It was a great opportunity to gain...

Vicki shortlisted for international award

Written on 13 February 2023.

Vicki has been shortlisted for an IAPA award. On Friday we were thrilled to find out that our MD, Vicki Allen, is on the shortlist for an award at this year’s International Awards for Powered...

Customer Review of International Platforms

Written on 6 February 2023.

Hear from a customer whose top priority is the condition of the aerial platforms he buys… International Platforms sells used access platforms ‘as seen’ or our own team of mechanics can refurbish...

The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity

Cheque presented to Lighthouse Club

Written on 23 January 2023.

International Platforms supports the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity. We’re delighted to announce that International Platforms Managing director, Vicki Allen, has presented a cheque...

Vicki Allen wins a leadership award

Written on 12 December 2022.

Vicki Allen has won a leadership award! Vicki Allen, Managing Director of International Platforms, has won a ‘Growth as a Leader’ award from the leadership and executive development network, Vistage...

Vicki Allen, MD of International Platforms

International Platforms Customer Review

Written on 10 October 2022.

International Platforms Customer Review – A regular customer from the Baltic Region Are you outside the UK and considering buying from International Platforms for the first time? If so, you...

Used Truck Mounted Access Platform

Written on 15 August 2022.

Looking to buy a used truck mounted access platform? We are currently offering this van, a 2020 Iveco Daily 35S14, 3.5 ton, Euro 6 engine which has only 8200 miles on the clock. It is available with...

The Kusasa Stars

Written on 26 July 2022.

The Kusasa Stars at the Gothia Cup It is a huge honour to be shirt sponsors of the amazing Kusasa Stars at this month’s Gothia Cup in Sweden. The Gothia Cup is the world’s largest and...

Work safely at height in extreme heat

Written on 25 July 2022.

How to work safely at height in extreme heat It was certainly stiflingly hot in our office and on site in the 40 degree UK record-breaking heat we saw last week. If you were working in the hot weather...

Customer Survey

Written on 22 June 2022.

What do you need from your access platform supplier? We’d love to be the top choice supplier of new and used access platforms and are thrilled to have 5 ‘stars’ on Google, but please...

Tired of cross hire?

Written on 6 June 2022.

Tired of cross hiring your 45ft & 60ft booms? Double your returns by buying a used MEWP! If you find you are regularly cross hiring the same boom for various jobs, you could save time and money...

Photos of Vertikal Days

Written on 23 May 2022.

Photos of Vertikal Days 2022 Our first stand at Vertikal Days 2022 was a great opportunity to meet lots of our old friends and new customers too. Despite some heavy downpours we had lots of visitors...

Charity Auction

Written on 8 April 2022.

Fighting Poor Mental Health in Construction Many of us in the construction industry are becoming increasingly aware of the problem of mental health issues in our community. Poor mental health takes...

Vertikal Days

Written on 8 April 2022.

Visit the International Platforms Stand at Vertikal Days We’re looking forward being at Vertikal Days on 11th and 12th May, held this year at the East of England Showground near Peterborough....

Cider competition

Written on 7 March 2022.

Can you help us name our Limited Edition Cider? We’re coming to Vertikal Days on 11th and 12th May and we have exciting news about our plans in the weeks ahead. Just to whet your appetite, one...

March MEWPs

Written on 28 February 2022.

We’re kicking off March with five different MEWPs offering compact design and easy manoeuvrability for warehouses and other tight spaces. If you need any assistance choosing the right machine...

More February Offers

Written on 23 February 2022.

This week’s machines range in size from small PAVs and a trailer mounted MEWP, right through to a large tracked access machine. Take a closer look… Trailer Mounted MEWP Niftylift...

Work at height safely in windy weather

Written on 21 February 2022.

Work safely in windy conditions There’s been a lot in the news this week about the effects of extreme wind in the UK, and elsewhere in Europe, with the arrival of the latest named storm. With...

The best MEWPs for the highest and tightest spots.

Written on 7 February 2022.

The best MEWPs to access the highest and tightest spots… This week we have a selection of used MEWPs that solve a range of different problems; maximum height, storage or manoeuvrability. Why...

Top 5 strangest hire requests

Written on 31 January 2022.

Our top 5 strangest hire requests! No, you didn’t click on the wrong link, scroll down to see our top 5 ‘strangest hire requests”…but first, check out our latest stock news! On...

Machines for your projects this winter

Written on 17 January 2022.

Which machines are on your shopping list? Take a look at our latest MEWPs for indoor and outdoor winter projects. We have four scissor lifts newly available; two SJ6832RT models for tough outdoor...

Christmas List

Written on 13 December 2021.

Christmas Opening Hours 23rd December : 8am – 12.30pm 24th December to 3rd January : Closed 4th January : Open as normal

Electric Scissor Lifts

Written on 15 November 2021.

Thinking of buying a used electric scissor lift?