Alum-A-Pole Corporation manufactures scaffolding systems and related jobsite products in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1980 by siding contractor Carl Anderson, the company developed what it describes as the industry’s first aluminum pump-jack pole and has continued to focus on safer equipment for the trades. Its products are made in the USA and sold through a network of distributors.
OSHA-compliant 50-foot shoulder working height for pump-jack scaffolding
Compliance program
Universal Manufacturing CorpFounded in Zelienople in 1934, Universal Manufacturing Corp. makes American-made steel scaffolding and custom-fabricated access equipment, pairing its products with scaffold design and engineering support. The company’s history runs from early ladder and clamp-scaffold production to major access work on projects such as the Tappan Zee Bridge, where it engineered stair towers reaching more than 290 feet. Universal also operates as a SAIA-accredited training institute for supported scaffold competent-person training.238990ZELIENOPLE, PA
Scaffold ResourceFounded by Charles Weiss in 1998, Scaffold Resource has become a Mid-Atlantic fixture known for tackling difficult access work on prominent buildings and infrastructure. Its more than 200 employees serve construction and restoration teams with engineered scaffolding and related temporary access support, with a strong emphasis on safety. Projects have included the U.S. Capitol, the Supreme Court, and the Washington National Cathedral.LANHAM, MD
Granite IndustriesFounded in 1997 in Archbold, Ohio, Granite Industries manufactures scaffold and material-handling equipment, with additional lines for staging, seating and fencing. Its 150,000-square-foot Ohio operation produces domestic designs under the Granite, American Cart and Overland brands, including electric carts that have evolved through three generations since their 2009 launch. Granite also maintains warehouses around the country and can develop custom items for specialized jobs.ARCHBOLD, OH
Safety Rail Source®Founded in 1999, Schwenksville’s Safety Rail Source® designs, manufactures and distributes OSHA-compliant rooftop and ladder fall-protection systems for facilities across the United States and Canada. The company combines custom engineering, site assessments and installation support with its own products, including the lightweight, non-penetrating NextGen 3000™ guardrail and U.S.-made ladder safety equipment. Its systems are built to address difficult conditions, from roof-membrane protection to corrosive environments such as water-treatment plants.332321AUDUBON, PA