Sky Climber to Exhibit FlyDeck at IABMAS 2026 in Orlando
Sky Climber will be exhibiting and presenting at the International Association for Bridge Maintenance and Safety (
IABMAS) Conference 2026, July 7-10, in Orlando, Florida, alongside Pilosio as the exclusive North American distributor of the
FlyDeck system. This conference brings together bridge owners, engineers, contractors, and maintenance professionals focused on the future of bridge maintenance, safety, and rehabilitation.
With the 2026 theme,
Smart and Sustainable Bridges for the Future, IABMAS is a strong fit for teams looking for practical, engineered solutions that support safer access, efficient work execution, and long-term infrastructure performance. For specialty subcontractors working in bridge repair and rehabilitation, the right suspended access system can make the difference between a workable plan and a costly delay.
Why FlyDeck Matters for Bridge Access
FlyDeck is an innovative suspended access solution designed for bridge maintenance and rehabilitation projects where reliable horizontal access is essential. Developed by Pilosio of Italy, the system is engineered to support work on bridge soffits, undersides, and other horizontally oriented structures where conventional access methods can be limited or inefficient.
For contractors, that means a solution built around practical field demands:
- Access to bridge undersides without extensive ground disruption
- Adaptability for inspection, repair, coating, and structural rehabilitation work
- Support for safer positioning of crews and tools at height
- A modular approach that can align with project-specific geometry and staging requirements
As bridge owners continue to prioritize lifecycle planning, financial stewardship, and long-term asset performance, suspended access systems like FlyDeck help contractors deliver work with greater precision and control.
Aligned with the Priorities of IABMAS 2026
IABMAS 2026 is centered on bridge maintenance, safety, and management, with an emphasis on repair and rehabilitation, bridge management systems, owner requirements, financial planning, and life-cycle evaluation costing. Those priorities reflect the same realities specialty subcontractors face on active bridge projects every day.
To meet those demands, access equipment must do more than provide elevation. It must support:
- Project efficiency by reducing setup complexity and downtime
- Worker safety through engineered suspended access and fall protection planning
- Compliance with site-specific requirements and international safety expectations
- Reliable performance across inspection, restoration, and rehabilitation scopes
Together, Sky Climber and Pilosio bring more than equipment to the table. With over 130 years of engineering heritage, OEM manufacturing standards, and a global commitment to safety, we support contractors with the technical foundation needed to plan and execute work at height with confidence.
A Partnership Built for North American Bridge Contractors
As the exclusive North American distributor for Pilosio’s FlyDeck system, Sky Climber is positioned to support bridge contractors, specialty access teams, and rental partners with a solution that combines European engineering with North American market support. That includes application guidance, technical consultation, and access to a dealer network that understands the demands of infrastructure work.
This partnership reflects a shared commitment to innovation, safety, and performance. It also reinforces our broader mission:
Engineering the Future of Work at Height.
What Engineers Should Expect
For teams evaluating bridge access solutions at IABMAS 2026, the conversation should go beyond product features. The key questions are operational:
- Can the access system be adapted to the bridge geometry?
- Does it support efficient staging and crew movement?
- Is the solution aligned with the project’s safety and compliance requirements?
- Will it help the contractor deliver work on schedule and within scope?
FlyDeck is designed to answer those questions with a bridge-focused suspended access approach that supports maintenance and rehabilitation work where horizontal access is critical.
Visit Sky Climber in Orlando
If your team is planning bridge inspection, repair, or rehabilitation work in 2026 and beyond, stop by Sky Climber at IABMAS 2026 to learn more about FlyDeck and our broader suspended access capabilities. Our delegation presenting at the conference includes Nereo Parisotto, inventor of the system, and Francesca Fuser, Business Development Manager for Pilosio, supported by leaders of the Sky Climber Engineered Projects Group (EPG): John Callahan, Joseph Simone, and Dan Fenelon. Our team will be available to discuss project applications, engineering support, and how suspended access systems can help bridge contractors work smarter and safer.
Let’s Build What’s Next with access solutions engineered for the future of bridge maintenance.
Contact Sky Climber to connect with our team about FlyDeck, bridge access applications, and technical support for your next project.
