- Maastricht, The Netherlands
- 2-4 June 2026
Join us at the leading international trade event for the powered access industry.
Showcasing Selfpropelled Booms Scissor Lifts Vehicle Mounts Atrium Lifts Telehandlers Advanced Components Aftermarket Essentials
DATES & TIMES
- Tuesday, 2 June 2026
- 09:30 – 18:00
- Welcome Party 17:30 – 20:30
- Wednesday, 3 June 2026
- 09:30 – 18:00
- Thursday, 4 June 2026
- 09:30 – 16:00
4 events, 1 venue
Visitors who register for one show will have free access to both IRE and APEX.
Please register separately for the ERA Convention and European Rental Awards (ERAs) using the links below.
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Aerial Platform Exhibition (APEX)
Free movement between IRE and APEX, the dedicated aerial platform show for rental companies.
International Rental Exhibition
IRE 2026 is a must-attend event for all those involved in equipment rental.
European Rental Association (ERA) Annual Convention
ERA is the voice of the equipment rental industry. Representing rental companies from across Europe.
European Rental Awards
The premier awards for the European rental industry. Held on 3 June 2026.
Comprehensive Showcase
Explore a wide range of cutting-edge access equipment, including:
Powered Access Products
Self-propelled booms, scissor lifts, vehicle mounts, atrium lifts, and more.
Telehanders
Small, compact, medium, large, and high-capacity
Advanced Components
Batteries, safety devices, control systems and aftermarket essentials.
Rental Technology
Software and telematics systems to optimize your business operations.
new in 2026
Product showcase stage
New in 2026 will be a ‘product showcase’ stage that will see exhibitors provide expert advice and information to show visitors. Within APEX, IPAF will have a dedicated space to give safety-related demonstrations and talks.
travel
free shuttle bus
Free shuttle buses will run to MECC from Brussels Zaventem Airport and Düsseldorf Airport from 1 to 4 June, with a travel time of less than 1 hour 15 minutes.
new in 2026
Innovation Conference Theatre
Don’t miss the exhibitor presentations at the Innovation Conference Theatre. The presentations are a great opportunity to hear directly from industry experts about the latest innovations, technologies and solutions shaping the powered access and rental sectors.
- Location: Stand 305, APEX Hall
new in 2026
VIP Meetings
Our VIP meetings provide exclusive one-to-one networking opportunities with leading industry suppliers, creating the ideal environment for efficient networking, valuable connections and strategic partnerships.
- Location: Meetings Desk at VIP Meeting Area
Use the event app
- Our app (Powered by Grip) includes your personalised agenda and networking tools.
- To get started with the app, please use the attendee login details you have received by email.
see what ERA & IPAF have in store at the show
Meet the APEX exhibitors
Meet the ire exhibitors
If you would like to book stand space at APEX and IRE in Maastricht, please get in touch:
- Ollie Hodges
- ollie.hodges@khl.com
- +44 (0)7912 216241
Who should attend?
Join us at the leading international trade event for the powered access industry.
PRESS & NEWS ON THE SHOWS
APEX and IRE exhibitions return to Maastricht in 2026
- Showcase for aerial platforms and rental equipment & technology will be held on 2 to 4 June 2026.
- Events supported by International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) and European Rental Association (ERA).
- Co-located with ERA Convention and European Rental Awards dinner.
- New ‘product showcase’ and IPAF safety demonstration areas introduced.
Celebrating 20 Years: Building the Next Era of Rental
ERA Convention programme
- View the full programme to explore all sessions, speakers and networking events planned for ERA Convention 2026.
