ScaffEx25 has smashed previous records, drawing nearly 2,400 visitors to Manchester Central — more than triple the turnout seen at last year’s event in Belfast.
The two-day showcase brought together contractors, suppliers, trainers, and industry leaders from across the scaffolding and access sector. Delegates travelled from at least 19 countries, underlining the event’s growing international appeal.
Organisers say the step up in scale created a real buzz on the exhibition floor, with product launches, live demonstrations, and conference sessions running alongside the NASC Scaffolding Excellence Awards.
Clive Dickin, Group CEO of NASC and CISRS, said the growth marked an important moment for the industry:
“We are delighted with these numbers and the diversity of delegates. We had people attending from at least 19 countries. This year was the first year for the event at this scale and there was an excellent buzz across both days.”
Mr Dickin added that planning is already underway to build on the momentum:
“Of course, we want to get even more people attending next year and we’ll be working hard again to make ScaffEx26 even bigger and better with new ideas and innovations to attract even more of the scaffolding and access community from around the world.”
The surge in attendance is being seen as a sign of the sector’s appetite for a dedicated platform to share ideas, showcase innovation, and celebrate achievements. For many, the sharp rise in visitor numbers confirms ScaffEx has quickly become a key date on the global scaffolding calendar.
