On July 2, 2025, the IPAF 2025 Asia (Korea) MEWP Summit successfully concluded in Seoul, South Korea. As one of the brand supporters of this summit, Inslift, the only spider lift manufacturer among the sponsors, made its debut in Korea. The company engaged in in-depth exchanges with global industry experts, equipment manufacturers, rental companies, and safety technology innovators, gaining insights into the latest trends in the local spider lift market and sharing cutting-edge industry technologies and concepts.
The summit agenda was rich and covered several key topics of interest in the industry. Among the invited global experts was Cha Chang-yeol from the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency, who delivered a keynote on the current state of aerial work platform safety in Korea. Brian Parker, Technical Director of IPAF, presented the global safety report and updates on ISO 18893 safety usage standards.
Additionally, Desmond Soh (XCMG Smart) and Kang Han Fei (Manitou) discussed strategies for responding to global market changes from the perspectives of manufacturers and second-hand equipment dealers, respectively. Kim Tae-wan (Woolim International) offered valuable insights into the Korean aerial work equipment rental market, while Chi Sen Gay (Trackunit) presented innovative solutions related to equipment smart connectivity and artificial intelligence, and through the IPAF member dialogue sessions and fun challenges, the summit fostered enhanced communication and interaction among participants.
Each presentation provided new perspectives, particularly on topics such as artificial intelligence, electrification trends, and equipment modifications, sparking deep reflections. The summit also showcased IPAF's global efforts in promoting aerial work platform safety and highlighted their continuous contributions to raising industry standards and enhancing safety technology.
Throughout the day of discussions and exchanges, participants explored the safety development, technological innovation, and market changes in the aerial work platform industry. Through in-depth interactions with industry peers, Inslift not only gained valuable industry experience and market insights but also clarified the direction for future design and manufacturing—continuously focusing on safety as a core priority and providing solutions that cater to market needs.
Looking forward, Inslift will continue to uphold its respect for aerial work safety, deepen its understanding of customer needs, and consistently push the boundaries of product development and design. The company aims to deliver higher-quality products and services to its global customers.
This summit served not only as a platform for industry exchange but also as an important opportunity to drive the development of global aerial work platform safety technologies and market advancement. Inslift will continue to monitor industry trends, continually improving in research, product quality, and service, and providing smarter, safer, and more reliable aerial work platform solutions to global clients. We believe that through close collaboration with IPAF and industry leaders, Inslift will contribute its humble part to the development of the aerial work platform industry, helping the industry move toward a safer, more innovative, and sustainable future.
