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MEC® Launches 66-RJ Telescopic Boom Providing Ultimate Reach Versatility

— MEC® is proud to announce the first shipments of the 66-RJ Diesel Telescopic Boom, a powerful new addition to the MAX Series of MEC boom lifts that delivers exceptional performance for working at height. Built for durability from the ground up, the 66-RJ is a contractor-ready machine engineered to perform where versatility and reliability matter most—at reach! Purpose-built to support the demanding needs of heavy construction to the precise positioning demands of glaziers and industrial, the 66-RJ combines high performance and high capacity in a rental-tough solution.

MEC® Unveils the 135-RJ Diesel Telescopic Boom: Innovative Performance and Agility

March 25, 2025 – MEC® expands its boom lineup with the introduction of its tallest lift yet, the 135-RJ Diesel Telescopic Boom. MEC continues to lead the change in innovation and boom lift technology with the launch of the 135-RJ, engineered for exceptional reach, superior mobility, and increased efficiency on demanding worksites. Featuring a multi-directional, […]

KEY EXECUTIVE PROMOTIONS AT MEC®

California Manufacturing and Engineering Company (“MEC” Aerial Work Platforms), a leading provider of innovative solutions for the Aerial Work Platform (AWP) industry, announces the promotion of Brian MacFarland to Executive Vice President.

MEC® Aerial Work Platforms Showcases Industry-Leading Equipment at The ARA Show 2025

MEC Aerial Work Platforms lineup of mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs) at The ARA Show 2025 in Las Vegas is centered around the commitment to leading the change through innovation. MEC’s newest award- winning equipment showcases cutting-edge engineering designs while prioritizing safety, advanced technology, and reduced total cost of ownership. Visitors to the booth can […]

Tilar Pleas joins MEC® as Regional Sales Manager

Kerman, CA – MEC®, a leading provider of innovative solutions for the Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry, is proud to announce the appointment of Tilar Pleas as a new Regional Sales Manager. With his extensive industry experience, he is poised to build and strengthen MEC’s customer partnerships. Pleas brings a wealth of knowledge to […]

Forrest Rickman joins MEC® as Regional Sales Manager

Kerman, CA – MEC®, a leading provider of innovative solutions for the Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry, is proud to announce the appointment of Forrest Rickman as a new Regional Sales Manager. With his extensive industry experience, he is poised to build and strengthen MEC’s customer partnerships. Rickman brings a wealth of knowledge to […]

Triple Win at Industry Awards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Unlimited Distribution: December 2024 Contact: Marketing Department, MEC® Aerial Work Platforms, (559) 842-1500 MEC® Aerial Work Platforms Celebrates Triple Win at Industry Awards December 6, 2024 – MEC® Aerial Work Platforms has been recognized with three prestigious awards, including two New Product Awards at the inaugural Working at Height Conference & Awards […]

Brian Thompson joins MEC® as Regional Sales Manager

MEC®, a leading provider of innovative solutions for the Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry, is proud to announce the appointment of Brian Thompson as a new Regional Sales Manager. With his extensive industry experience, he is poised to build and strengthen MEC’s customer partnerships.

William Wallwin joins MEC® as Regional Sales Manager

MEC®, a leading provider of innovative solutions for the Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry, is proud to announce the appointment of William Wallwin as a new Regional Sales Manager. With this strategic addition to our team, MEC reinforces its commitment to exceptional customer partnerships and support.

Ethan Waller joins MEC® as National Account Manager

MEC®, a leading provider of innovative solutions for the Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ethan Waller as National Account Manager. With his extensive industry experience and proven track record in Sales and Customer Service, Ethan brings a fresh perspective and valuable expertise to MEC team.

Joe Anthony joins MEC® as Regional Sales Manager

MEC®, a leading provider of innovative solutions for the Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Joe Anthony as a new Regional Sales Manager.

Leading the Change with Cutting-Edge Equipment and Innovation

MEC® Aerial Work Platforms is excited to showcase its latest innovations in mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) at The ARA Show from February 19-21, 2024, in New Orleans (Booth #5825). This event will demonstrate how MEC is “Leading the Change” in innovation and driving the aerial industry forward with groundbreaking technology, enhanced productivity solutions, and […]

MEC® Announces Elevated Strategic Partnership with Global Leader Zhejiang Dingli Machinery Co., Ltd.

MEC® Aerial Work Platforms, an industry leader in Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) for over 45 years, announces partner Zhejiang Dingli Machinery has increased their investment in the company.  MEC and Dingli became manufacturing partners in 2016 and solidified the relationship with a minority ownership stake in 2018.  Since then, the synergies between the two companies have led to rapid growth and advances in innovation for the industry including the introduction of Micro Scissors, Leak Containment System and Xtra-Deck.

Robert Cox joins MEC® as Regional Business Development Manager

Kerman, CA – Robert Cox joins MEC® Aerial Work Platforms as Regional Business Development Manager. His primary focus will be growing strategic business partnerships and expanding the company into new growth opportunities. Robert comes to MEC® with over 10 years’ experience in the industry. “Robert brings an incredible foundation for success. His product knowledge, business […]

Jay Lucyk joins MEC® as Regional Sales Manager Canada

Jay Lucyk joins MEC® Aerial Work Platforms as Regional Sales Manager
Canada. In this role his primary focus will be growing strategic partnerships and
expanding the company into new growth opportunities. Jay comes to MEC with over 20
years in the industry.

MEC® ADDS TO MAST LINE with MME30-RJ

MEC® MAST ELECTRIC 30 FOOT w/ROTATING TURNTABLE and JIB MEC Aerial Work Platforms is proud to announce the latest addition to our growing vertical mast line up with the introduction of the MME30-RJ. The MME30-RJ joins the MME Series (MME20 and MME25) along with our first all-electric machine, the MMAE16. The MME30-RJ leads with AC […]

MEC® WINS 2023 IAPA PRODUCT OF THE YEAR

MEC Aerial Work Platforms is the proud recipient of the 2023 IAPA Product of the Year in Scissor Lifts and Vertical Mast Platforms for the MMAE16 (MEC Mast All-Electric 16 Foot). The IAPA (International Award for Powered Access) is recognized as one of the most prestigious awards in the powered access industry. Judges commented that […]

Paul Waller joins MEC® as VP of Business Development

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release, Unlimited Distribution: March 2023 Contact: David White, MEC Aerial Work Platforms, Direct: (559) 842-1530 Kerman, CA – Paul Waller joins MEC® Aerial Work Platforms as Vice President of Business Development. In this role his primary focus will be growing strategic partnerships and expanding the company into new growth opportunities.  Waller […]

NANO10®-XD Press Release

February 2023 For Unlimited Distribution, Immediate Release NANO10® -XD / MEC® ALL-ELECTIC 10 FOOT SCISSOR LIFT MEC Aerial Work Platforms is proud to announce the launch of its newest innovation in scissor lifts aimed to prove less is often more. Drawing on the success of our Micro Scissor line up, MEC engineers designed our first […]

MMAE16 Wins LLEAP Award

The Leadership in Lifting Equipment and Aerial Platforms (LLEAP) has recognized MEC® with the 2022 Silver Award for its MEC Mast All-Electric 16 foot machine (MMAE16). The award represents innovative equipment, support products or services introduced in the previous 12 months. MEC continues to bring innovative, eco-friendly solutions to make work more secure, sustainable, and […]

MEC wins 2022 Equipment Watch Highest Retained Value Award

Press Release October 2022 For Unlimited Distribution, Immediate Release MEC wins 2022 EquipmentWatch Highest Retained Value Award EquipmentWatch, the world leader in data, software, and insight for the heavy equipment industry, announced that MEC Aerial Work Platforms has been awarded the EquipmentWatch Highest Retained Value Award for internal combustion scissor lift for our 3084RT. These […]

MEC Wins Mission Critical Top Tier Product Award

Press Release August 2022For Unlimited Distribution, Immediate Release Mission Critical Magazine, recognized as the leading knowledge exchange for those who design, build, operate, and maintain Mission Critical infrastructure, announced MEC® as the Top Tier Safety Award winner for its MEC Mast All-Electric 16’ machine (MMAE16). MEC continues to bring innovative, eco-friendly solutions to make work […]

Leak Containment System® Patents Granted for U.S., Europe & Canada

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For Unlimited Distribution, Immediate ReleaseLeak Containment System® Patents Granted for U.S., Europe & Canada June 24, 2022 Kerman, California MEC Aerial Work Platforms is very proud to announce patent awards have now been granted for the United States (Patent No. 11,112,060), Europe (Patent No. 3,437,962) and Canada (Patent No. 3,021,925), all of […]

MMAE16 – MEC® Mast All Electric 16 Foot

March 2022 For Unlimited Distribution, Immediate Release MMAE16 – MEC® Mast All Electric 16 Foot MEC Aerial Work Platforms is proud to announce the launch of its newest innovation in mast lifts. Drawing on the success of our MME (MEC Mast Electric) series, MEC engineers were challenged to develop our first all-electric mast – the […]

MEC Leak Containment System(R) Patent Granted

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For Unlimited Distribution, Immediate ReleaseLeak Containment System® Patent Granted September 28, 2021Kerman, California MEC Aerial Work Platforms is proud to announce that United States Patent No. 11,112,060 (the ‘060 Patent”), which is the embodiment of MEC’s highly innovative Leak Containment System® (LCS), was awarded on September 7, 2021. MECs receipt of ‘060 […]