Action Equipment and Scaffold

What Action Equipment and Scaffold does

Action Equipment and Scaffold Company (legal entity Action Equipment & Scaffold Co. Inc.) is a privately held, family-owned provider of scaffolding and elevated access solutions founded in 1953 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. The company sells, rents, professionally erects, and dismantles a comprehensive equipment portfolio spanning frame and brace scaffolding, system (modular) scaffolding, swing stages (suspended scaffolding), shoring systems, mast climbers, construction hoists and elevators, trash chutes, covered walkways, and stair towers, and serves as an authorized dealer for complementary product lines including GEDA hoists/transport platforms, Multiquip concrete mixers, Transcrete concrete pumps, UltraSafe fall protection, and Power Climber swing stage motors.

The company derives revenue from four interconnected streams: usage-based equipment rentals, one-time equipment sales, professional erect-and-dismantle services performed by SAIA-trained Competent Persons, and certified safety training (SAIA-accredited Competent Person courses, OSHA Outreach, MSHA Part 48, confined space, and fall protection). Customers include construction contractors (the primary segment), industrial and mission-critical facilities such as data centers, clean rooms, semiconductor, and pharmaceutical sites, and heavy-industrial infrastructure operators across power, mining, water, and utilities. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; sales motion is field-led via direct branch offices and outside sales specialists.

Operational reach now spans Phoenix, Tucson, Salt Lake City, Denver and Colorado Springs (WACO Scaffolding Co.), Dallas and Austin (MDM Scaffolding Service, acquired December 2023), San Francisco (Access Systems and Solutions), and the Midwest/Southeast (Stone Mountain Access Systems, acquired June 2024). The company is a founding member of the Scaffold & Access Industry Association (SAIA), with active regional leadership and SAIA Director Region 8 representation through Safety Director John Royer. Leadership combines family ownership (Chairman Howard Schapira, son of founder Jerry Schapira) with professional management (CEO Kevin Kapelke, President R. David Schroder, CFO Jim Everson, Director of Operations Rich Royer).

Name

Action Equipment and Scaffold

Legal name

Action Equipment & Scaffold Co. Inc.

Website

https://actionscaffold.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Action Equipment and Scaffold is a family-owned, Phoenix-based scaffolding provider founded in 1953 that sells, rents, erects, and dismantles frame and system scaffolding, swing stages, shoring, hoists, and powered platforms, and delivers SAIA-accredited safety training to construction, industrial, and mission-critical facility customers across the Southwest and expanding nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Scaffolding and Access Equipment Services

NAICS

Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (23819), Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Access & Scaffolding Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Insulation, Scaffolding & Access Services (ISA) (IMAIACAF), Working at Heights, Fall Protection & Scaffolding (EDABAEAH)

Keywords

• Scaffolding rental services
• Frame scaffolding systems
• Swing stage equipment
• Construction safety training
• Scaffold erection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Scaffold and Equipment Rentals: Rental of frame scaffolding, system scaffolding, swing stages, shoring systems, stair towers, trash chutes, covered walkways, and powered platforms. Flexible rental terms for projects of all sizes with expert support and delivery.
2. Scaffold and Equipment Sales: Direct sale of scaffolding equipment and accessories including frame scaffolds, system scaffolds, components, and related accessories.
3. Erect and Dismantle Services: Professional installation and dismantling of scaffolding systems by certified competent persons, ensuring OSHA-compliant setup.
4. Equipment Dealer Sales: Authorized dealer for Multiquip concrete mixers, Transcrete concrete pumps, GEDA hoists and transport platforms, UltraSafe fall protection, and Power Climber swing stage equipment.
5. Safety Training Services: SAIA-accredited training programs, OSHA outreach training, MSHA training, and other safety certifications for construction workers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Action Equipment and Scaffold sells, rents, erects, and dismantles scaffolding systems and access equipment, including frame scaffolding, system scaffolding, swing stages, shoring, trash chutes, mast climbers, hoists, powered platforms, covered walkways, and stair towers for construction contractors and industrial facilities. It also distributes complementary equipment (Multiquip concrete mixers, Transcrete pumps, GEDA hoists, UltraSafe fall protection, Power Climber motors) and delivers SAIA-accredited Competent Person scaffold training, OSHA outreach, MSHA Part 48, confined space, and fall protection courses.

Product overview

Action Equipment and Scaffold Company is a scaffolding and access equipment provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure construction projects. The company's product lineup centers on two main scaffolding categories—System Scaffolding (modular, engineered for complex projects) and Frame and Brace Scaffolding (traditional, suited for straightforward applications)—supplemented by specialized access solutions including Swing Stage suspended scaffolding, Shoring structural support, Trash Chutes debris management, Powered Platforms (construction elevators, hoists, mast climbers), Covered Walkways pedestrian protection, and Stair Towers access systems. The company also distributes complementary equipment (concrete mixers, pumps, fall protection, hoists) through authorized dealer relationships with manufacturers including Multiquip, Transcrete, GEDA, UltraSafe, and Power Climber. Services include professional erection and dismantling, rental programs, industrial scaffolding for specialized applications, and certified safety training. Founded in 1953, the company operates as a founding member of the Scaffold & Access Industry Association (SAIA).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• System Scaffolding Modular scaffolding system offering flexibility, load capacity, and safety for industrial, commercial, and high-rise applications. Includes heavy duty casters, verticals, ledgers, diagonals, screw jacks, trusses, base plates, stair towers, standards, side brackets, swing gates, ladders, and base collars for rent or sale.
• Frame and Brace Scaffolding Traditional frame and brace scaffolding system for masonry, stucco, and general exterior work, available in multiple sizes and heights for rent or purchase.
• Swing Stage (Suspended Scaffolding) Suspended access equipment for exterior building work, window cleaning, and facade maintenance, with adjustable lengths, motorized hoists (Power Climber), baskets, remotes, parapet clamps, and rigging for temporary or permanent installation.
• Shoring Systems Heavy-duty shoring equipment providing stable support for slabs, beams, and structures during construction and renovation phases, including post shores and shoring accessories.
• Trash Chutes Modular debris management system built from high-impact plastic or galvanized steel for managing debris from elevated work areas and reducing jobsite cleanup time and hazards.
• Powered Platforms (Construction Elevators, Hoists, Mast Climbers, Man Lifts) Vertical access solutions including construction elevators, material and personnel hoists, mast climbers, and powered platforms for safe and efficient personnel/material movement on jobsites.
• Covered Walkways Pedestrian protection structures shielding foot traffic from overhead hazards around active construction sites, customizable to fit sidewalk and site layouts.
• Stair Towers Engineered access towers built from scaffold components with slip-resistant steps and handrails, available as rolling towers or stationary stair towers for elevated construction access.
• Erect and Dismantle Services Professional installation and dismantling of scaffolding systems by certified Competent Persons, ensuring OSHA-compliant setup and removal of rented or sold scaffolding.
• Scaffolding Rentals Rental programs for frame scaffolding, system scaffolding, swing stages, shoring, stair towers, trash chutes, covered walkways, and powered platforms with flexible rental terms, delivery, and expert support.
• Industrial Scaffolding Services Specialty scaffolding solutions for data centers, clean rooms, semiconductor facilities, pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing, power plants, mining, water treatment, and other industrial and mission-critical facilities.
• Certified Safety Training SAIA-accredited Competent Person training for supported and suspended scaffolds, confined space and fall protection training, OSHA outreach training (construction), and MSHA Part 48 training delivered in-person at company training facilities.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Stone Mountain Access Systems, Inc. (SMAS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2024Strategic acquisition bringing together two organizations with shared values of safety, customer service, and operational excellence. SMAS, founded in Chicago by Scott and Jane Billish, serves customers throughout the Midwest and Southeast regions. The partnership expands geographic reach and capabilities while maintaining personalized service standards.
• GEDA USAcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment partner for hoists and transport platforms. Action installs hoists and transport platforms using GEDA equipment for construction elevator and vertical access solutions.
• MultiquipcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Multiquip dealer for concrete mixers and Mayco grout pumps. Provides complementary equipment for construction projects requiring concrete placement solutions.
• UltraSafecoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized UltraSafe dealer for fall protection equipment, providing comprehensive safety equipment solutions.
• Power ClimbercoreTechnology or IntegrationInstalls and maintains Power Climber equipment for swing stage and exterior building maintenance systems.
• WACO ScaffoldingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily of companies partnership with WACO locations in Denver and Colorado Springs, expanding geographic coverage in the Mountain West region.
• MDM ScaffoldingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily of companies partnership with MDM locations in Dallas and Austin, expanding coverage in the Texas market.
• Access Systems and SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily of companies partnership with San Francisco-based Access Systems & Solutions, providing web development services (Access-SEO) and expanding West Coast presence.
• Scaffold & Access Industry Association (SAIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member and active participant. Action leads in scaffold sales and sets industry standards locally and nationally through SAIA involvement. John Royer serves as SAIA Director Region 8 and SAIA Instructor Trainer.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tractel: Global provider of height safety, suspended access, and lifting/hoisting equipment with US operations. Comparable to Action for swing stages, hoists, fall protection, and training — a direct adjacency to the powered platform and safety equipment portfolio.
• Layher: German-headquartered global manufacturer of system scaffolding (Allround and SpeedyScaf) with a substantial US footprint. Comparable to Action as a system-scaffolding specialist, though Layher is primarily a manufacturer and less of a regional rental/erect service provider.
• Sunbelt Rentals: The largest equipment rental company in North America with a dedicated Scaffolding Division that rents and erects system scaffolding, frame scaffolding, and suspended access. Directly comparable to Action's core rental-and-erect model but at substantially greater scale and geographic breadth.
• BrandSafway: The largest scaffolding, access, and industrial services company in North America, formed through the merger of Brand Industrial Services and Safway Group. Directly comparable to Action as a full-service scaffolding rental, sales, erection, and training provider serving construction, industrial, and infrastructure customers.
• ULMA Construction: Formwork and scaffolding manufacturer and supplier serving North American construction markets. Directly comparable to Action for system scaffolding and shoring, particularly on commercial and high-rise projects, though primarily a manufacturer/supplier.
• PERI USA: Major formwork and scaffolding manufacturer with US operations. Comparable to Action for its system scaffolding and shoring offerings to commercial and infrastructure contractors, though PERI is product-led rather than service-led like Action's erect/dismantle business.
• Sky Climber: Manufacturer and supplier of suspended access equipment, swing stages, and hoists used for façade maintenance, window cleaning, and exterior construction. Directly comparable to Action's Power Climber-equipped swing stage and suspended scaffolding product lines.

Broad incumbents

• United Rentals: The world's largest equipment rental company with a meaningful Aerial Work Platform and general construction equipment presence that overlaps with scaffolding and powered platform demand. Broader portfolio than Action but competes for the same general contractor and industrial customer spend.
• Genie (Terex): Terex-owned manufacturer of aerial work platforms, telehandlers, and material lifts. Adjacent to Action's powered platforms and mast climbers business; competes for vertical access budgets though it is a manufacturer rather than rental/erect service provider.
• Herc Rentals: US-focused full-line equipment rental provider serving industrial, infrastructure, and commercial customers. Comparable to Action on a portfolio basis through aerial and material handling equipment, though Herc does not specialize in scaffolding rental/erection.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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