EVENT NEWS
A Big Thank You From KHL Group and IPI
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Posted by KHL Events Team
In the final hour of APEX and IRE 2026, James King, CEO of KHL Group, reflected on what had been a standout year for the show.
He offered his thanks to the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) and ERA – European Rental Association for their partnership, and highlighted the opportunity to build on this year’s strong platform by continuing to develop the show and expand its reach to an even larger international audience.

On behalf of KHL Group and IPI, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, exhibited, supported, sponsored, and helped make this year’s edition truly special.
We’ve recieved incredible feedback about the quality of conversations, the strength of the connections made, and the insights you are taking back into your businesses. It’s clear that a concentrated, specialist access and rental exhibtion like ours creates space for deeper engagement and more meaningful opportunities.
We hope you enjoyed the event as much as we did. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!
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