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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. 

Powered access platforms, or Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs), are indispensable across many industries, facilitating safe and efficient work at elevated heights. However, despite their critical role, encountering issues with MEWPs can happen, and such challenges significantly impact productivity, schedules and safety on worksites. 

Scissor lifts, which are types of MEWPs and elevate workers and materials to reach high places, have come a long way since their inception in the 1960s. Over the years, they have undergone remarkable advancements, adapting to the changing demands of various industries.

The Background

With the supermarket retail industry worth over £190bn and an estimated estate of over 12,704 stores, keeping them in good working condition and managing layout changes is a stressful business. Timescales are tight and jobs are often carried out at night by teams of contractors across the UK. This makes managing it complex and requires a high degree of trust in the teams and suppliers involved to deliver work on time. In amongst the project management challenges, health and safety regulations need to be met continuously.