Aerial work platform manufacturer Snorkel International has developed a new family of electric slab scissors - the SX Series - as replacements for both its S Series and the Upright-brand MX and X Series.

"Our design engineers have been quietly working for months on some significant enhancements to our core product range," says George Fitchett, vice president of sales. The new designs offer "effective, robust, cost-effective aerial lifts" consistent with Snorkel values.

In addition to the SX Series, Snorkel has the first in a new series of boom lifts - the SB46JRT - on a common chassis. That model is a 46 foot (13.8 metre) stick boom lift with a jib.

Snorkel plans also to launch its Speed Level Plus as an enhanced version of the Speed Level series of no-stabiliser, rough-terrain forklifts. "Our design engineers have completely revised the machine to make it stronger, more powerful and much more practical," Fitchett notes.

Further, Snorkel has another introduction. The XT24SD combines the transport benefits of a trailer-mounted forklift with the performance and manoeuvrability of a self-propelled aerial work platform.

Snorkel, which makes aerial work and vertical mast access platforms in Elwood, intends to launch the new products during The Rental Show taking place 7-10 February in Orlando, Florida. The American Rental Association of Moline, Illinois organises the event.

Snorkel International, UpRight Powered Access and Smith Electric Vehicles are trading divisions of Tanfield Engineering Systems Ltd. The parent company is Tanfield Group plc of Washington, United Kingdom.