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If you have work at height coming up, a cherry picker could be just what you need. These clever MEWPs, also called boom lifts, are known as safe and efficient equipment for work in high places. If you’re wondering if you need a cherry picker for your project, this expert guide to the benefits of cherry pickers and their uses in different industries will help you to decide.

What is a cherry picker?

MEWPs (mobile elevating work platforms) are a popular choice for warehouse work at height, offering increased safety and ease of access to tall stock shelves and racking. 

But which type of powered access platform best suits a warehouse environment? What MEWP power type is best? And how to make your boom or scissor lift even better suited to warehouse work? 

The Background

Industrial door installation, repair and maintenance is part of an around the clock industry whereby working at height is a necessity. Whether working on planned or reactive projects, completion relies on partnering with a varied supply chain and requires a high level of trust in them to work effectively within project timeframes.

In the Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs) field, it’s no secret that opting for electric-powered access platforms is a significant step towards sustainability. These machines produce zero emissions when in use, reducing air pollution and minimising environmental impact. Also, with technological advancements, electric lifters offer comparative or greater operational and functional efficiencies when compared with their fuel powered counterparts. 

At Horizon Platforms, we know that when you hire one of our Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs), you’ll be considering not only the best machine for the job but also your goals as a business. So, if you’re a company that prizes sustainability in everything you do, you’ll want a powered access solution that helps to keep your carbon footprint low – and we’re more than happy to help you with that.