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“ Without that dedication to R & D, we couldn’ t continue to lead the way,” says Roger.
That commitment has led to several breakthroughs, with a strong focus on developing practical solutions to real-world challenges, particularly in sustainability, safety, and efficiency.
One of the company’ s most significant breakthroughs is its Hydrogen-Electric range, the first and only MEWPs in the world to integrate hydrogen fuel cell technology. These machines deliver powerful, zeroemission performance without relying on mains charging, which is often unavailable at the early stages of construction. A single G20 hydrogen bottle fully charges the onboard batteries, effectively doubling the machine’ s range while producing no CO₂, particulate matter, or noise emissions.“ It’ s a clean, convenient and scalable solution for construction sites where mains charging isn’ t available,” says Roger.“ It gives our customers a way to keep moving toward their net-zero goals without compromise.”
Niftylift also pioneered a new standard for MEWP safety. In 2009, the company became the first to fully integrate an anti-entrapment safety device onto a MEWP with the launch of SiOPS ®( Sustained Involuntary Operation Prevention System). This innovative system instantly stops all machine movement if an operator is pushed onto the controls, addressing a key factor in serious trapping incidents.“ We were at the forefront of that innovation,” Roger explains.“ And six years later, systems like SiOPS ® became a legal requirement. We’ ve always believed safety should be intuitive.”
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