We only publish updates that materially change sourcing, standards, export timing, or specification decisions for scaffold buyers and distributors.
A B2B comparison of drop forged and pressed steel scaffolding couplers, clarifying the differences in manufacturing processes, EN-74 compliance, weight, and heavy-project reliability.
A step-by-step guide for distributors and contractors on how to safely and profitably import scaffolding systems from China, covering FCL economics, specifications, and risk mitigation.
For scaffold distributors, contractors, rental fleets, and project buyers importing into the United States: many steel scaffold lines remain under 50% Section 232 duty, the February 20, 2026 temporary surcharge should not be blanket-stacked on those lines, Australia-origin cargo is not carved out, and mixed-content kits now need line-by-line broker review.
A technical comparison of Ringlock and Cuplock modular scaffolding systems, covering load capacity, connection mechanisms, angle flexibility, cost, and ideal use cases for B2B procurement.
A technical comparison of global scaffold tube specifications, clarifying the differences in wall thickness, steel yield strengths, and compliance rules between BS 1139, EN 39, and AS 1576.
