[Video] "Leaked" Footage of Genie Magnetic Scissor Lift Testing

Just in time for April Fool's Day, we share footage of a unique scissor lift test

Apr 1, 2016

Just in time for April Fool's Day, we share this fun footage of a "leaked" scissor lift test - provided courtesy of the friendly spies at Genie Industries. #AprilFools

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