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Avontus develops software specifically for the scaffold industry, so the networking and advertising opportunities through the Scaffold Industry Association are highly valuable. We are able to directly reach our target audience. The SAIA staff is very friendly and organized and produces a great annual trade show.
Brian Webb, PresidentAvontus Software Corp.
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I’ve been part of SAIA for nearly a decade and Co-Chair the Ambassador Committee. It’s kept me plugged into what’s happening in our industry — new safety standards, changes in regulations, and a network of people who are always willing to share ideas and help each other out.
For our company, being active with SAIA has boosted visibility and credibility. It shows clients we’re not just in the scaffolding business — we’re helping set the standards and push the industry forward. Groups like SAIA make everyone better by sharing knowledge, improving safety, and giving companies a voice in how access solutions evolve.
Brian HillierStrategic Partnership, Layher North America
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SAIA membership is important to me both personally and professionally because it connects me with the leading minds and best practices in the scaffold and access industry.
I believe Professional organizations like SAIA play a vital role in unifying the industry around common goals—safety, education, and continuous improvement. Their work in developing training programs and fostering collaboration helps ensure that every company, regardless of size, can operate to the highest level of safety and integrity.
James L. HolcombRegional Director of Operations, Associated Scaffolding
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With over 45 years of continuous support of the SIA/SAIA, I can simply say that my career has been fine-tuned by association.
Our industry is defined by the amazing members who work as a team to create the best for the users of our products. I look forward to our meetings, texts, emails, our phone calls, and the news articles we get year-round. There is a lot to be missed my not being an active member.
Harold GidishGeneral Manager, Sky Climber
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I enjoy being an active member of the SAIA. It is a great way for me to build relationships in the industry and a great way to both grow and give back. SAIA events, activities and tools have helped in my training and development. The friendships I have made with other members and industry leaders have been a valuable and enjoyable part of my career.
Jeff JackChief Engineer, StepUp Scaffold
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SAIA membership keeps both my company and me aligned with the latest industry trends and changes. On a personal level, it connects me with the network of friends and colleagues I’ve built over the years. Through events like Committee Week and the Annual Convention, SAIA has directly supported our company’s growth by bringing together those who truly care about our industry — fostering collaboration, innovation, and a stronger, safer future for everyone.
Jim BoudreauTechnical Specialist, Tractel
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Being a part of SAIA has been both personally rewarding and professionally invaluable. Every event is filled with friendly, welcoming members and staff who genuinely care about helping my company succeed. The connections and relationships I’ve built through SAIA are truly priceless — strong partnerships that I know will last for many years. Beyond individual benefits, the collective knowledge and collaboration within this organization are unmatched. Instead of competitors, we come together to share expertise, advance scaffold and access safety, and drive the industry forward as one unified community.
Bobby ZeollaVice President, American Anchor
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Our company has been active in the SAIA since the beginning. We feel that sharing best practices developed by industry experts is crucial in preventing scaffold related accidents. There is always risk when using scaffolds and workers must be trained on how these risks can be mitigated. SAIA has developed training programs that include the input from manufacturers, regulatory agencies, and industry professionals to provide competency-based training for people working on or around scaffolds. Our instructors are approved by industry experts to provide expertise in the delivery of SAIA training content.
John RoyerCorporate Safety Director, Action Scaffold
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Action Equipment and Scaffolding is a founding member of the Scaffold and Access Industry Association because from the very beginning, we recognized that companies working together under one unified voice can make a powerful impact on regulatory and safety issues. Over the past 50-plus years, our involvement with SAIA has brought immense value through the relationships we’ve built with others in the industry and the knowledge, instruction, and guidance our employees have gained by participating in the association’s events and conferences.
Howard M. SchapiraSAIA Past President 2004-2006
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Being a member of SAIA keeps me connected to the pulse of our industry. Personally, it’s a source of pride to be part of a community that prioritizes safety and innovation. Professionally, it gives me access to invaluable resources and relationships that drive continuous improvement at Eagle Scaffolding Services Inc. SAIA has helped position our company as a leader in quality and safety — increasing our visibility, building client trust, and ensuring our practices align with the highest industry standards. Organizations like SAIA are essential to advancing scaffold and access safety. They unite companies to share knowledge, develop best practices, and promote safe, forward-looking approaches that protect workers and elevate the entire profession.
Michael PaladinoSAIA Past President 2020 – 2022, Eagle Scaffolding Services Inc.
