Towering growth
July 1st 2007

Towering growthUpRight International, manufacturer of alloy tower systems, has recorded growth of more than 60% in less than two years. The company makes Instant, Zip-Up and UpRight tower brands, including aluminium Span Tower Systems, Spandeck Walkway Systems and Boiler Scaffolds which are distributed on a global level.

It says that demand for nonstandard materials such as painted towers is also on the increase. This year 50% of its turnover will come from painted towers compared with 30% in 2006.

The painted tower 'option' first became available in 2003 and quickly became a popular choice for rental companies throughout Europe who wanted to replicate their corporate identity on site.

Span Systems are constructed from modular, non-welded components (including the coldformed Rib Grip Joint), allowing base components to be individually finished.

The company believes that other scaffold systems make it difficult to isolate and paint selective parts of the components as rung and vertical members are welded into prefabricated sections before painting.