The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced the opening of a new office in Edinburgh and the appointment of Lloyd McKenzie to the newly created position of Business Development Manager for Scotland and Northern Ireland.

McKenzie brings extensive industry experience to the role, having worked as a CISRS advanced scaffolder, scaffolding manager, and Scaffolding technical authority.

NASC CEO Clive Dickin expressed enthusiasm for the expansion: "We're delighted to welcome Lloyd to the team. We're committed to growing and developing our presence in Scotland, which remains a vital region for us and scaffolding in the UK. This is also why we have opened an office in Edinburgh. The arrival of Lloyd is a further boost to our plans for the north and for Scotland and Northern Ireland. He brings experience from his time working as a scaffolder, but also a deep knowledge of the sector in Scotland, which is unique among UK regions. We look forward to tapping into his experience in sectors like energy, offshore, and renewables."


Commenting on his appointment, Lloyd McKenzie stated: "This is such a great opportunity for me to give something back to an industry that I am passionate about. I am first and foremost a scaffolder, and that won't ever change. NASC is an important part of the UK and global scaffolding and access sector, and I look forward to helping to develop NASC across Scotland and in Northern Ireland. The message today is that NASC north is open, and we are ready to support the industry."

The opening of the Edinburgh office and McKenzie's appointment underscore NASC's strategic focus on strengthening its presence and support for the scaffolding and access sector in Scotland and Northern Ireland.