How System Scaffolding can Speed Up Recladding projects
Charles Stratford, Business Development Manager for PERI UP Scaffolding, highlights the importance of utilising system scaffolding to speed up remedial work on high-rises and reduce the disruption caused to residents occupying these buildings. Why should we focus on recladding? Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017, the UK Government addressed the fire safety risks caused by unsafe cladding on high-rise...
Layher Advances Scaffolding Production with Innovative Plant 3 Galvanising Facility
Layher, the world's largest system scaffolding manufacturer, has completed its inaugural immersion in its new hot-dip galvanising facility at Layher's brand-new Plant 3 in Güglingen-Eibensbach, Germany. This significant move signals the onset of official production at the new facility this autumn and is expected to be a game-changer in extending the lifespan of Layher's scaffolding products. Stefan Stöcklein, the production director...
PERI UK Powers Depots with Solar Energy
In a significant move towards climate protection, system scaffolding giants PERI UK has installed Photovoltaic (PV) cells at its three logistics depots across the United Kingdom. The initiative is a part of PERI's comprehensive climate protection strategy, which aims to reduce emissions in the long term, minimise climate-related risks, and avoid environmental damage. The solar panel project was initiated at their...
WWSA and UKSSH Triumph in Joint Venture
International scaffolding management specialists Worldwide Scaffold and Access Limited (WWSA) and UK System Scaffold Hire (UKSSH) have announced the successful completion of their inaugural collaborative project. The endeavour involved the delivery of four articulated lorry loads of HAKI Universal System Scaffold to Northern Europe, leaving both companies delighted with the outcome. Their customer Anders Friis, CEO of Friis Scaffolding AB, expressed...
Pilosio Showcases Revolutionary Flydeck System at Successful Open Demo Day in Aberdeen
Pilosio, a leading Italian manufacturer of scaffolding and suspended access solutions, held a successful Open Demo Day on July 11th and 12th, revealing its innovative Flydeck system. The event attracted attendees from major Oil&Gas and Civil companies, offering them an opportunity to witness the simplicity, flexibility, and efficiency of the Flydeck - a new solution for under-deck operations. Flydeck: The Future...
K2 Scaffolding strengthens partnership with PERI to fuel growth
Northern Ireland-based scaffolding company K2 Scaffolding has announced its partnership with supplier PERI, investing over £400k in PERI's scaffolding range. The partnership marks the first time PERI and K2 Scaffolding have worked together. According to K2 Scaffolding, the addition of the PERI UP scaffolding system to its product portfolio will aid in its growth plans and allow the company to take...
TRAD UK celebrates wide use of Plettac Metrix on major projects
TRAD UK's Plettac Metrix system has been widely used by scaffolding contractors on significant projects since its introduction in 2014. PLETTAC METRIX is TRAD UK’s proprietary modular scaffolding system. It’s been used by scaffolding contractors across the UK for a wide range of project types – including Grade I listed buildings like Lincoln Cathedral, iconic infrastructure like the Forth Rail...
St Helens Plant’s new COMBI System gets approved by NASC
St Helens Plant has recently announced that its new COMBI System has been fully NASC audited and approved. The approval from scaffolding trade body the NASC follows after St Helens Plant established a strategic partnership contract with Germany-based COMBI System manufacturer MJ Gerüst earlier this year. MJ Gerüst is a powerhouse manufacturer that uniquely produces the COMBI System in a completely...
Doka acquires majority stake in AT-PAC scaffolding business
System scaffolding business AT-PAC has galvanised its partnership with Doka, a world-leading formwork, solutions, and services provider headquartered in Amstetten, Austria. Doka has acquired a major stake of AT-PAC. Both AT-PAC & Doka formed an initial partnership in 2020 to deliver comprehensive global construction site solutions and has been expanding their footprint ever since. The majority stake opens a new, worldwide...
Exclusive: Layher set to launch ground-breaking new beam at UK event
Layher the world’s largest system scaffolding manufacturer is poised to reveal a brand-new revolutionary beam at its UK open day in Letchworth later this year. Layher system scaffolding users and customers in the UK are set to benefit from the launch of a ground-breaking new multifunctional beam named the ‘TwixBeam’. The new two-piece beam which is rumoured to be named after...
