The Company, TRAD UK is one of the UK’s leading scaffolding and safety product supply companies. Our innovative approach to scaffolding and safety systems means we can offer leading technology that allows contractors to work safely at height and across all project types.
As part of the global Altrad Group, TRAD UK benefits from stable, proactive ownership and support, which helps it to drive its business forward. The company is a full non-contracting supplier member of the National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) and is an assessed member of the Scaffold Association, while being a fully accredited ISO 9001:2015 company. It also holds membership of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) and has Multi Operating Centre Accreditation from the Fleet Operators Recognition Scheme (FORS). It also holds memberships and / or accreditations for the following organisations / schemes: CHAS, FASET (Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training), EPF (Edge Protection Federation), Temporary Works Forum (TWf), Construction Line, Achilles Building Confidence, BM TRADA Scaffold Board Grading and SMAS (Safety Management Advisory Services).
Our extensive range of scaffolding supplies and safety products are carefully selected to ensure we offer customers the very best in quality products that meet or exceed all relevant British and European standards. All our product range is subject to thorough testing by external testing bodies, giving our customers confidence in whichever products they buy.
With a UK-wide network of depots, our highly-trained and knowledgeable sales team have the experience to offer comprehensive advice and technical expertise, rendering TRAD UK as the go-to scaffold and construction safety product supply company for businesses of all sizes. Our order and delivery process means we can respond quickly to your enquiries, selecting your order from our extensive stock in line with your needs and project deadlines. In addition, if required, we can also deliver to your site, using our in-house vehicle fleet, the larger HGVs being equipped with lorry mounted FASSI cranes.
We have a reputation for outstanding customer service – before, during and after the sales process. We strive to support all our customers through the duration of their projects and are here to offer practical advice at any point. All TRAD UK staff have a positive and friendly approach to customer service – so you always know how important you are to us.
“Having worked for TRAD for over twenty years, I have watched the company grow from small beginnings to what it is now, with this growth being fuelled by our dedication to providing customers with the highest quality products and the best service possible. At TRAD UK, we understand the need for secure, safe and reliable systems and service, which allows our clients to progress with their works – however complex they may be.
Hence the reason we invest in the best people, the latest technologies and have our products independently tested, giving our customers the peace of mind that our staff will go that extra mile and our products won’t let them down. Our goal is to be the best – every time.
Our business is diverse and inclusive, and I’m extremely honoured to be part of this fantastic company and its history. TRAD UK employs some of the best people in the industry, but we do not rest on our laurels, we are constantly looking for ways to improve, to develop our product range and, possibly most importantly, keep the construction and industrial service sectors safe. With the backing of our parent company ALTRAD, with the support of our employees and our customers along with a proactive vision of future growth, I know that TRAD UK will continue to lead the way in the industry.”
Colin Dobson – TRAD UK Managing Director
TRAD UK’s forerunners have an enviable track record in product innovation. Since the 1990s, the company has introduced a number of industry-leading products that have led the way:
Edgeguard is a maket-leading permanent edge protection system that has been selling successfully for more than 20 years. Customers ordering Edgeguard today benefit from a design and wind loading service, installation support and full training UK-wide for installers and inspectors.
Designed in collaboration with housebuilders for the developer market, the lightweight access stair offers full temporary access between floor levels. This prevents damage to the Internal staircase, and allows developers to work flexible inside and out.
This unique moulded panel system is fully manufactured in the UK and has proven its worth over the past 12 years. 100% recyclable and with three different panel sizes available. TRAD UK has around 40,000m² of this product on hire every week. Available for platform heights ranging form 1.5m to 3m, the panelling doesn’t need any back propping at all, and TRAD offers full installation and training.
Altrad is a a recognised leader in the manufacturing of equipment dedicated to the Construction and Building market and through its PLETTAC subsidiaries manufactures TRAD UK’s revolutionary PLETTAC METRIX system scaffold.
The Group is also global leader in the provision of industrial services, generating high added value solutions principally for the Oil & Gas, Energy, Power Generation, Process, Environment and Construction sectors.
The business is founded on strong values upheld by each and every member of the group:
Respect, Solidarity, Courage, Humility and Conviviality.
Exclusive to TRAD, PLETTAC METRIX is a revolutionary ring system, designed and produced with German engineering using the latest technologies, including 3D modelling, stress analysis software and state of the art manufacturing.
ALTRIX is an all-aluminium modular temporary roofing and weather protection system, which utilises the slide sheet keder model. ALTRIX is a complete solution designed for practical application. It is not only a temporary roof used by scaffolders, it is a scaffolders’ temporary roof.
TRADGUARD is TRAD’s own design barrier with suitable fixings for both steel frame and concrete structure markets. This products can be branded to customer’s corporate colours and the company offers a design and engineering service for customers who have special requirements.
TRAD brought the unique design of its Mini Catch Fan to market four years ago, and it has been widely used to improve site safety. Built from aluminium and with no loose fittings, it can be installed without the use of a crane, making it ideal for busy urban sites with difficult access.
This product innovation has been designed in conjunction with the Health and Safety departments of several leading housebuilders. The company can also design and build bespoke loading hatches for your site.
The TRADGUARD UPLIFT ADAPTER is a simple, yet effective product which is in-keeping with TRAD UK’s history of innovation. Designed to prevent vertical uplift of the TRADGUARD Mesh Barrier edge protection system, when the support posts are placed within sockets welded to the steel frame of a building.
First of its kind to come to market, the fully-integrated steel and plastic system offers comprehensive protection for fall prevention.
This Patent-Pending design conforms to both BS EN 13374:2018 Class A and the new BS 13700:2021, the All-In-One Edgeguard System makes it the leading choice for all project sites, whether it be for temporary or permanent installation, or both!
A cost effective, high load and lightweight multi-purpose scaffold beam solution.
A lightweight, yet robust site access system with varying load capacities to suit varying site requirements.
The NASC is recognised as the national trade body for access and scaffolding in the UK, producing a wide range of industry guidance for scaffolding contractors, their operatives and their clients. Members of the NASC are strictly regulated to ensure a continuous high standard of scaffolding practice.
The Scaffolding Association is the largest trade organisation in the UK scaffolding and access sector, campaigning to raise standards of safety, quality and workforce skills.
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents – actively involved in the promotion of safety and the prevention of accidents in all areas, demonstrating our commitment to safety and providing us with operational guidelines.
ISO 9001 is the internationally recognized Quality Management System (QMS) standard that can benefit any size of organization and is designed to be a powerful business improvement tool.
TRAD UK have been audited by BSi and are accredited to ISO 9001:2015.
POLICY STATEMENT
TRAD UK are established market leaders in the scaffolding hire and sales / fall prevention solutions market sector. The company has developed plans for continued organic growth for increasing market share and a commitment to continually improve the service we provide to our loyal customers. This will be achieved by our fully trained and professional teams supplying the highest quality products and delivering the highest quality service.
TRAD UK recognises the importance of the quality of our products, operations and service to achieving our company quality objectives. Our quality objectives have been planned and established with quantified, measurable goals that drive improvement and focus on maintaining and improving customer satisfaction. TRAD UK’s Senior Management have provided the resources and funds necessary to implement this policy and to achieve its quality objectives. It is, therefore, our policy to operate a Quality Management System that fully complies with the requirements of ISO9001:2015. This policy will be reviewed regularly to ensure its relevance to the strategic direction of the organisation.
The TRAD UK Top Management Team have shown commitment to satisfying all applicable requirements and compliance with customer, regulatory and statutory requirements, with industry codes of practice and relevant product standards (BS and EN). We also commit to continually improve our Quality Management System for sustained customer satisfaction and to continually meet the requirements of all interested parties.
This policy will be communicated to all employees and organisations working for and on behalf of TRAD UK and will be made available to all interested parties upon request.
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is a voluntary accreditation scheme for fleet operators which aims to raise the level of quality within fleet operations, and to demonstrate which operators are achieving exemplary levels of best practice in safety, efficiency, and environmental protection.
CHAS is established as the market leader for health and safety pre-qualification in the UK. It is available to suppliers (those who provide goods and services) and to organisations (buyers) looking for suitably competent suppliers.
Constructionline is the UK’s largest Government-owned register of contractors and consultants for the construction industry. Constructionline standards are high, all suppliers are pre-qualified to the official Government pre-qualified standard.
BuildingConfidence is recognised as the standard for supplier excellence within the industry. Major contractors are using the service to evaluate their supply chains, drive up performance and forge longer lasting relationships with key suppliers.
BM TRADA membership and subsequent annual Scaffold Board grading accreditation allows TRAD to inspect the quality of their scaffold boards both new and in service. This ensures that the quality of their scaffold boards are always measured and comply with the current BS2482 – 2009 standard.
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The Alcumus SafeContractor scheme is a market-leading health & safety accreditation system, helping contractors and organisations become healthier and safer, and gaining SafeContractor status demonstrates an organisation’s compliance with increasingly stringent legislation.
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Work Categories:
Fall Protection Safety Systems: Fall Protection Safety Systems
Supplier & Service Provider: Access Equipment Hire Provider
Industry Roles:
Construction Contractor, Supplier
Category Related Activities:
Ladders / Step Ladders, Selection & Control of Subcontractors, Working at Height
