Palazzani Industrie is pleased to announce that Paola Palazzani, CEO of the company, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of IPAF, the world’s leading organization dedicated to the powered access industry and the promotion of safety in the use of aerial work platforms.
Founded in 1935, Palazzani Industrie has more than 90 years of experience in the design and manufacturing of aerial platforms, standing out internationally for technological innovation, manufacturing quality, and commitment to sustainability.
Paola Palazzani joined the company at an early stage of her career, developing extensive expertise across both industrial and commercial operations. After leading the quality management department in the early 2000s and progressively taking on broader strategic responsibilities, she served as Sales Director before assuming the leadership of the company.
Today, she leads Palazzani Industrie with a vision focused on innovation, sustainable growth, and international expansion, while preserving the values and manufacturing heritage that have always distinguished the brand.
Over the past few years, under her leadership, the company has strengthened its presence in international markets by investing in advanced technologies, ECO solutions, and high-performance platforms for working at height.
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Karel Huijser, President of IPAF, commented: “Paola is a fantastic addition to the IPAF board. As a long-standing member and supporter of IPAF, her contribution to the powered access sector, combined with her international perspective and manufacturing insight, will strengthen the board as we continue to set the direction and strategy of IPAF to enable the safe and effective use of powered access worldwide.”
Paola Palazzani commented: “I am very honored to have been chosen as a board member. I hope to contribute meaningfully to IPAF’s mission while also growing through collaboration with experienced industry leaders. Serving at board level would give me the opportunity to help shape strategic decisions, support the continued development of safety standards and training, and represent the interests of members across the industry.”
Paola Palazzani’s appointment to the Board further confirms the increasingly central role of Palazzani Industrie within the international powered access industry and reinforces the company’s commitment to supporting the growth and representation of the entire sector.
The appointment will be officially voted on by IPAF members during the Annual General Meeting on June 2, 2026, taking place during APEX Show 2026 in Maastricht.
