One of the UK’s leading testing technology firms, Staht, has announced its largest ever distribution agreement after joining forces with Leach’s.
The partnership will expand Staht’s reach across the scaffolding sector, opening new routes to market for its digital pull testing and proof loading products.
The deal follows Staht’s recent success at the NASC Scaffolding Excellence Awards in Manchester, where its t25 Digital Pull Tester won Product of the Year 2025.
Compact and cloud-connected, the t25 is designed to verify anchors and safety eyebolts up to 25 kN. The device replaces analogue gauges and paper-based reporting with a fully digital workflow that logs each test instantly for improved traceability, compliance and speed.
“This award is a milestone for the team and our customers,” said Staht Managing Director Rob Hirst, who collected the prize during the ceremony hosted by Clare Balding and Alex Jones.
“The t25 makes tie testing faster, clearer and properly documented, meaning safer scaffolds, fewer revisits and immediate proof of compliance on every job. We’re proud to see digital testing becoming the new standard in scaffolding.”
The technology supports compliance with BS 8539, BS 7883, and NASC TG4, reinforcing Staht’s role in modernising safety verification across the industry. Each test is securely logged and tamper-proof, providing scaffolders with reliable, verifiable records of performance.
Hirst added that 2025 has been a breakthrough year for the business, highlighting both the Leach’s partnership and ongoing work with 360 Degrees Consultancy, which uses Staht’s t25 and t60 systems for high-precision testing.
“We’re on course to surpass the £1m mark in 2026,” he said. “To build on this momentum, we’ve grown our team to six, including a new marketing specialist to help share our story.”
David Bezant, Marketing Manager at Leach’s, said the partnership signals an exciting step for both companies.
“The t25 is revolutionising the market,” he said. “The response so far has been fantastic and it’s a true testament to the hard work Rob and his team have put into developing world-class, industry-leading products.”
