Aerial Pros

Aerial Pros Minute: Envelope Control

Curious about what envelope control is and why it matters?

Meeting a Legend: An Interview with Bud Bushnell, Founder of Genie Industries

Webster’s dictionary defines legend as “An unverified popular story handed down from earlier times.”

Understanding Tier 4 Engines on Telehandlers

With telehandlers now equipped with Tier 4 final engines, it is important for the aerial rental industry to better understand the different engine technologies and industry regulations.

Product Walk Around: Z™-60/37 DC & FE

Choose from either an all electric boom the Z™-60/37DC or a fuel electric hybrid the Z™-60/37FE.

OSHA Issues “Working Safely with Scissor Lifts” Alert

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released an updated hazard alert that highlights specific hazards present in workplaces where scissor lifts are used, and defines specific controls employers must implement to prevent incidents.

Cash, Lease or Finance – Options to Purchase Your Rental Fleet

Equipment acquisition decisions are more involved than just picking which models to stock in your rental fleet.

From Distributor to Rental, How Genie Embraced the Change in Aerial Equipment Distribution

I was asked awhile back about how I think Genie shaped the industry in the last 50 years.

Solving the Access to Access Challenge

Fifty years is a significant milestone for any company. For Genie, it is even more momentous because the aerial industry has grown at the same time.

Top Attractions to Check Out While in Atlanta for The Rental Show 2016

The Rental Show is full of activities for everyone to participate in, but sometimes you need a break in the action to check out some of the local attractions.

Easy Troubleshooting with Scissor Error Codes on Smartlink® Equipped Machines

Did you ever wish a machine would simply tell you what is wrong with it and how to fix it?

React Quickly, Solve Problems, Take Action

In preparing for our company’s anniversary celebrations this year, someone asked me why I thought Genie has not just survived but thrived in the last 50 years.

Genie® Booms Offer Wide Applications, High Efficiency at Qingdao Beihai Shipyard

If you trace the origins of aerials in the China market, you will find shipbuilding and Genie® booms at the core.

It's all About Access for California Steel Contractor

There’s little denying the value boom lifts bring to the jobsite: improvements in efficiency, safety, and productivity are inherent benefits the technology affords its users.

Product Walk Around: Genie Z™-33/18 Articulating Boom

Whether you need to drive through standard doorways, around obstacles or to access overhead work from aisles, it’s all possible with the compact Genie Z-33/18 electric boom lift.

What is the difference between an articulating boom and a telescopic boom?

Aerial lift equipment is used in a wide range of industries on jobsites and in facilities around the world.

Aerial Battery Maintenance Tips

A well maintained battery can yield up to three times longer equipment life.

Genie™ SX-180 Boom is Capital Idea for Contractor Erecting Ferris Wheel

Cianbro Construction prides itself on handling projects that are a bit out of the ordinary.

How is PR Different from Advertising for Rental Companies?

Unless you’re in the marketing business, chances are that you don’t fully understand what public relations is and/or how it is different from advertising.

Go to the Head of the 40 Foot Scissor Lift Class

Do you need to quickly get to that package on the storage rack 45 ft up from the floor within a narrow aisle of only 5 ft in an order fulfillment warehouse?

Wind Power is Booming in Michigan

For Tim Matthews, it would seem that “good enough” is never good enough.

New Genie Boom Maintenance Manuals

When it comes to maintaining your equipment, Genie just made completing routine tasks a whole lot easier.