Scaffold news, events and announcements.
Layher to exhibit at the World of Concrete, Jan. 24-27, 2012, Las Vegas, NV
Layher, the leading manufacturer of scaffolding material, will feature several innovative scaffold designs at the 2012 World of Concrete, including Keder Roof, Protect System, Heavy Duty Columns and Falsework Frames. Visit Booth N1663 in the North Hall of the exhibit to see innovative scaffolding and accessories built to sustain the heaviest loads on the most complex jobsites.
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Scaffolding adapted to local conditions at new Berlin airport terminal site
The face of Berlin is rapidly changing. However, no infrastructural measure will change the Berlin-Brandenburg region as much as the conversion of the Schönefeld airport into the new Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Layher scaffolding components were used to erect the terminal’s roof which weighed around 10,000 tons, the heaviest individual part weighing 123 tons. The roof panels were lifted into place by the biggest mobile crane in Europe.
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Layher USA Featured in October Issue of BIC Magazine
Layher, one of the largest system scaffolding manufacturers in the world, continues to develop innovative products and provide top-tier customer service. The company manufactures modular scaffolding systems and products to face contractors’ challenges on a wide-range of job sites.
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Layher instrumental in historic Mainz Cathedral preservation
In the thousand years of its existence, Mainz Cathedral has lived to see many things: church services and coronations of kings, lootings by Napoleonic troops and misuse as a military hospital, barracks and later even as a cowshed. It lived through seven fires and the hail of bombs in World War II. Adaptable Layher scaffolding was used in redevelopment work on the western cross-tower of Mainz Cathedral.
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Continual innovation
If you are going to invest in a modular scaffolding system, you want to be sure of several things. The first is that the supplier is a reliable company which will remain in business and be able to continue to supply you over the years. You also want to know that the company will be market aware and have a programme of developments for new components that will meet the changing market needs.
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The complete modular package: Al talks to Layher about all round customer care
One of the largest system scaffolding manufacturers in the world, Layher continues to innovate with both product and customer service, Maria Hadlow reports.
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Edmonton Grey Cup Zipline Event
The 80 foot tall Allround scaffold tower was a chilly -35 degrees C. But the frigid temperatures didn't stop Steeplejack Services from the required zipline testing for the Edmonton Grey Cup Event. Sometimes hard work comes with a perk.
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Layher scaffolding at the Royal Wedding
Layher Scaffolding Systems was the scaffolding of choice to facilitate media locations for up to 200 broadcast-camera viewpoints at the Royal Wedding. Media Structures, the firm heading up the global media outlets at this extravagant event, selected Layher for its versatility, speed of erection and time savings.
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Historic Building Prepares for Modern Times – December 2010
Layher's Allround Scaffolding was the scaffolding of choice in the major renovations currently underway at the Göltzsch valley bridge in Germany. Layher Protective Systems combined with highly efficient logistics were used to incorporate electric power into the railway, which will speed up travel times and bring this historic tourist attraction into the 21st century.
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Layher Builds Custom Solutions at The 2010 World Economic Forum in Switzerland
When security was at the top of the agenda, Layher was at the top of the list. Layher's inventive Allround Scaffold was used in the construction of a weather-resilient bridge system and temporary construction used by 2,000+ world representatives.
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Layher USA Featured in August Issue of ENR Magazine
Layher recently invested more than $150,000 to evaluate the true quality of the scaffolding products currently on the market. The findings included defects in weld connection, lack of penetration and insufficient galvanizing on welds, large shrink holes in the wedge and reduced load bearing capacity.
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Scaffold news archives
Layher USA to exhibit at CONEXPO in Las Vegas
Layher USA Featured in November 2009 Issue of BIC Magazine
Layher debuts modernistic hot-dip galvanizing facility in Germany
Layher custom design engineered Double Slalom Ski Ramp is candidate for Guinness Book of Records
Layher International expands manufacturing facilities in Germany
Canadian company turns to Layher for expertise and rugged, top quality scaffolding