New IPAF President Takes Charge
2008/04/23
John Ball (right) takes over as IPAF President from Andrew Reid (left). In the middle is IPAF MD Tim Whiteman.
John Ball, group managing director of Height for Hire, Ireland, was elected president of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) at its Annual General Meeting on April 15. IPAF is the parent organization of Aerial Work Platform Training (AWPT).
John Ball succeeds Andrew Reid of SGB Mastclimbers. He will serve a two-year term and advance the objectives of the federation to promote the safe and effective use of powered access around the world.
Addressing members at the IPAF Summit, Ball commended his two immediate predecessors, Andrew Reid and Pierre Saubot of the Haulotte Group, for the significant growth in membership and training in the past five years. He thanked Andrew Reid for the strategic decisions made during his term and for handing over the federation in a strong and healthy position.
“IPAF is in a crucial stage of global development,” said Ball. “In an industry which is not yet 40 years old, the future for IPAF is very bright.”
Ball announced that the next IPAF Summit will be held on April 2, 2009 in Dublin and promised a warm Irish welcome.
Close to 270 people attended the IPAF annual dinner which ended with a stunning spectacle to celebrate the federation’s 25th anniversary. A photo contest was launched as part of the celebrations.
