The International Access & Scaffolding Association has announced that the Taiwan Scaffold Development Association and the Korea Temporary Equipment & Engineering Association have joined as member organisations.
The move continues a period of steady expansion for IASA, which in recent months has added further international representation as it works to position itself as a unified voice for the scaffolding and access sector worldwide.
IASA said both TSDA and KTEA bring strong national representation and technical expertise, along with a shared focus on safety, training and professional standards. Their inclusion strengthens the association’s footprint in East Asia and broadens its platform for regulatory dialogue and knowledge exchange.
David Brown, Chairman of IASA, said the addition of the two bodies reinforces the organisation’s long-term direction.
“IASA is delighted to welcome both TSDA and KTEA to our international membership. Their involvement strengthens our global network and supports our mission to promote excellence, innovation and knowledge-sharing across the scaffolding and access sector.”
Lee Nam Soo, President of KTEA, said the Korean association looked forward to deeper international cooperation and technical exchange, aligned with global standards.
Peter Chen, Chairman of TSDA, described the membership as a milestone for Taiwan’s scaffolding sector and said closer collaboration through IASA would support continued improvement in expertise and quality.
IASA said the new members will take part in ongoing initiatives aimed at harmonising international training and competency frameworks, sharing best practice across borders and strengthening cooperation between contractors, suppliers and industry bodies.
With member organisations now spanning Europe, North America, Asia and Australasia, IASA’s expansion signals a broader effort to align standards and improve consistency in workforce competence across markets that operate under different regulatory systems.
The association has increasingly positioned itself not simply as a networking forum, but as a platform for long-term regulatory alignment and professional development across the global access and scaffolding industry.
