The International Access and Scaffolding Association (IASA) is delighted to welcome the Brazilian Association of Rental Companies of Access, Formwork and Shoring Systems (ABRASFE) as its 10th member, strengthening global collaboration across the scaffolding and access industry.
Following the approval of its application at the IASA Board meeting on 12 October 2026, ABRASFE’s membership brings IASA’s total membership to 10 associations, further strengthening the organisation’s international network and its commitment to promoting collaboration, improving safety standards and sharing best practice across the global scaffolding and access industry.
Representing companies operating in Brazil’s formwork, shoring and access sectors, ABRASFE brings valuable regional expertise and a commitment to advancing technical standards, professional training, innovation and safety within the construction industry.
Its addition to IASA creates further opportunities for knowledge-sharing and collaboration between national associations, helping to address common industry challenges and promote greater consistency in professional standards across international markets.
David Brown, Chairman of IASA, said: “We are delighted to welcome ABRASFE to IASA as our 10th member. Its membership represents another important step in strengthening our international network and bringing together associations that share a commitment to improving safety, competence and professionalism across the scaffolding and access industry.
By working more closely together, we can share expertise, learn from different approaches and collectively address the challenges facing our sector. We look forward to working with ABRASFE and developing stronger links between our respective industries.”
Alexandre Pandolfo, Head of Operations at ABRASFE, said: “On behalf of ABRASFE, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to IASA for this invitation and for the trust and consideration shown in welcoming our association as its 10th member. We feel truly honoured by this opportunity to contribute to a stronger international dialogue, sharing experiences, best practices and knowledge across our industries. We believe that closer cooperation between national associations is essential to advancing technical standards, governance, professional development, safety and innovation in the global access, formwork and shoring sectors.
I would also like to acknowledge and thank ABRASFE President Alessandro Ramos for his strong support and commitment to this initiative. His encouragement has been instrumental in advancing this important step for our association. We look forward to working closely with IASA and its member associations, building lasting relationships and contributing actively to international collaboration, the exchange of expertise and the development of a more innovative, professional and safety-oriented industry worldwide.”
ABRASFE’s work includes promoting technical standards, supporting training and professional development, engaging with regulatory bodies and encouraging innovation across Brazil’s construction sector. These priorities align closely with IASA’s objectives to improve the image of scaffolding, develop global talent, drive innovation, strengthen compliance and standardise training.
Through its membership, ABRASFE will be able to engage with fellow national associations and contribute to IASA’s international initiatives, supporting the exchange of technical knowledge and industry best practice across borders.
With 10 member associations now forming its international network, IASA continues to build a stronger collective voice for the scaffolding and access industry, highlighting the sector’s essential contribution to construction, infrastructure and industrial projects worldwide.
