Aerial Pros

Micro-Sized Applications

Low-level access is a growing segment in the aerial access industry, with increasing pressure to replace ladders with safe, productive, compact, low-level access solution alternatives adapted to space and weight-restricted applications.

MEWP and Telehandler Operation – What Operators Must Do Before Every Shift

There are five concepts of safe machine operation, all of which are outlined in the machine’s operator’s manual, for Genie® aerial equipment, including mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPS, formerly AWPs) and telehandlers.

The Brand Matters When Purchasing Used MEWP Equipment

There are reasons some aerial work platforms (AWP) is considered a top-tier brand, maintains its value and garners a fairly premium price in the used market.

Aerial Pros Minute: Loading and Unloading MEWPs

Learn more about loading and unloading a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) in this month’s Aerial Pros Minute.

Data and How It Can Build Your Business | Ask Me Anything Jan 29th - Feb 1st

A huge thank you to everyone that participated in this Ask Me Anything event!

Know Your Grade Limits to Avoid MEWP Downtime

For mobile elevating working platforms (MEWPs), ground slope is a major contributor to machine stability and, ultimately, the operator’s safety.

Service Minute: The Value of a Certified Aerial Equipment Service Technician

Your aerial equipment fleet is a huge investment for your rental company, so it’s important that your service technicians are properly trained to perform the necessary maintenance and repair work needed to keep your investment up and running.

Selecting the Best Aerial Lift to Fit Your Jobsite Needs

While every jobsite has its unique challenges and requirements, there are a few key elements that will help you determine the best fit machine for the job.

Marketing Your Rental Store Through Charitable Equipment Donations

People donate their time, money, and services to charity for various reasons.

What MEWP Should You Choose?

Choosing the right mobile elevated work platform, or MEWP, for your jobsite needs might seem simple enough — but, have you thought it all through?

Act on Low-Level Access Opportunities

Work always has to be done in the air, and before powered lifts, contractors used ladders and scaffolding.

It’s All About the People

As we celebrated Genie turning 50 in 2016, a lot of people asked what our secret was; how have we succeeded in the aerial industry for over 50 years?

Aerial Pros Minute: Cold Weather Usage

Learn more about cold weather usage in this month’s Aerial Pros Minute.

Win-Win-Win Rental Relationships

Getting a healthy return on invested capital (ROIC) is a goal for rental companies, end users and manufacturers supplying the industry.

Genie® SX™-180 Boom Saves O.D.S. Marine Time and Money

The Chenaux Generating Station on the Ottawa River in Ontario, Canada, uses the river’s current to generate electricity to power nearly 150,000 homes on the grid.

Genie Safety Minute: Loading an AWP for Transport

Genie Safety Minute is intended to facilitate health and safety discussions on the job site.

Search Smarter When Buying Used MEWP Equipment

Whether you’re a rental company or a contractor looking for used MEWP equipment to buy, you have similar search and purchase options.

Rental Return on Invested Capital | Ask Me Anything March 26th-30th

A huge thank you to everyone that participated in this Rental Return on Invested Capital | Ask Me Anything event!

Genie Safety Minute: Application Considerations

Genie Safety Minute is intended to facilitate health and safety discussions on the job site.

Marketing Your Rental Store at Tradeshows and Special Events — Step 1

For many people who attend tradeshows or special events, the tradeshow begins when they step into your booth for the first time, looking at your equipment offerings and chatting with your employees.

Using Data for Better Rental Operations

Data takes the guesswork out of running a rental operation, and it is usually just a few clicks away.