Since 1949, Upright Scaffolding has been delivering safe, practical, and reliable access solutions for businesses throughout New Zealand. Built on a foundation of trust, expertise, and long-standing relationships, the company has grown into one of Canterbury’s leading scaffolding providers.

The business has been family-owned since 1974, when Nick and Chris Pfahlert’s father purchased Upright Scaffolding. Growing up around the industry, both brothers developed a passion for the trade before eventually taking over the company. Today, Nick and Chris both hold an advanced scaffolding certification and proudly lead the business, combining decades of experience with a hands-on, owner-operated approach.

From a team of around 10 people to a workforce of more than 50 skilled professionals, Upright’s growth has been driven by a commitment to quality, safety, and customer service. The company works with some of New Zealand’s leading industrial and commercial organisations, including ports, processing plants, tank farms, and major construction projects, providing tailored access solutions for even the most complex jobs.

A strong workplace culture is at the heart of the business. With low staff turnover, ongoing training, and a highly experienced team, Upright understands that successful projects rely on well-supported people who take pride in their work and look out for one another.

For Nick and Chris, the company’s success comes down to trust, teamwork, and clear communication.

“Communication is key to keeping our people safe, our projects running smoothly, and our clients informed every step of the way. We want our team to trust each other, work together, and look out for one another through strong planning, risk assessment, and a shared commitment to safety.

Achieving Triple ISO Accreditation across ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 further reflects Upright Scaffolding’s dedication to quality workmanship, environmental responsibility, and industry-leading health and safety standards. In turn, our clients can trust us to deliver practical solutions for even the most challenging at-height projects.”

Nick & Chris Pfahlert | Owners, Upright Scaffolding

Guided by their core values of Solutions, Excellence, Trust, and Teamwork, Upright focuses on finding the best outcome for every client. Whether it’s scaffold hire, delivery, installation, or complex project support, the team works closely with customers to provide practical, reliable at-height solutions.

Project management can be complex, but Upright Scaffolding keeps it simple: the right crew, the right gear, on time. Their commitment to excellence, strong relationships, and practical problem-solving has made them the trusted partner at height for generations of New Zealand businesses.

In 2023, Upright Scaffolding achieved Triple ISO Certification across three internationally recognised standards — ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 — reflecting the company’s ongoing commitment to quality management, environmental responsibility, and health & safety excellence within New Zealand’s scaffolding industry.

Sectors:

•  Commercial Scaffolding
•  Industrial Scaffolding
•  Infrastructure Scaffolding
• Heritage Scaffolding
•  Marine Scaffolding
• Oil & Gas Scaffolding
• Residential Scaffolding
• Events Scaffolding

Ryan Mornin, a local born and bred Cantabrian is the driving force behind Red and Black Scaffolding. He brings years of hands-on experience and industry knowledge to every project. As both the owner and operator, Ryan is deeply involved in every aspect of the business, ensuring that each job meets the highest standards of quality and safety. His commitment to client satisfaction and his passion for the trade are what make Red and Black Scaffolding a trusted name in Canterbury.

At Red and Black Scaffolding, they pride themselves on delivering not just exceptional scaffolding solutions, but also unmatched reliability. They understand the importance of timelines in construction, which is why they guarantee that your scaffolding will be delivered and set up on time, every time. With them, you can focus on your project, knowing that your schedule is always our priority.

” We are on time, every time and we always meet schedules, that shows in our long term clients. “

Ryan Mornin – Owner & Operator

Red and Black Scaffolding have a small but experienced team with over 50 years’ combined experience. Their versatile scaffolding solutions are tailored to meet the unique demands of each job, ensuring safety and efficiency. Whether you’re working on a residential renovation or a large scale commercial project, their team can deliver a tailored solutions to meet your specific project needs.

https://www.redandblackscaffolding.co.nz/

Phone: 021 146 1779

Email: scaf@redandblackscaffolding.co.nz

Based in Tauranga and servicing the wider Bay of Plenty — including Waihi, Rotorua, and Whakatāne — Scaffold Systems is your local scaffolding expert. Whether the project is large or small, the team provides scaffolding, propping, edge protection, shrink-wrap, DIY mobile scaffolds, and temporary fencing to suit every need.

With more than 20 years of experience, Scaffold Systems has built a reputation for professionalism, safety, quality workmanship, and fair pricing. Owned and operated by brother-and-sister team Ben and Jan Silk, the company takes pride in offering flexible scheduling, strong attention to detail, and comprehensive planning for every project.

“We think about everything you’ll need to get the job completed. We’re always willing to make it work, and we deliver a professional and reliable service every time.”

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Scaffold Systems is dedicated to maintaining the highest safety standards on every project. Through regular inspections, strict protocols, and ongoing training, they ensure a safe working environment for their team, clients, and everyone on-site. Scaffold Systems holds a council approved SHE PreQual Certificate which means they have been assessed to ensure they are committed to safety, have good systems to back up this commitment and can work safely in practice.

Services:

Address: 77B Paraone Koikoi Drive,Tauriko,Tauranga 3110

PROBuild Scaffolding offer residential, industrial and commercial scaffolding hire in Christchurch. With a huge range of scaffolding options to support work of almost any kind, ensuring that construction, repairs, dismantling, and more complex engineering, tasks can all be carried out safely. The PROBuild Scaffolding team are at hand to navigate you through your project safely, regardless of size.

Owned and operated by Irish lad Wayne Enright, who brings a family-centred approach, enabling the PROBuild team to build up productive relationships with many customers. The well-trained and experienced team, bring over 40 years of experience and are confident to deliver projects on a timely basis, safely, while finding the most practical and cost effective solutions for every client.

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” We provide competitive pricing, deliver on time and we are solutions based. We can solve any problem to guarantee the job is done right, by assigning the appropriate team to the project “

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