About Us
The voice of the scaffold and access industry in Canada.
Who we are
Founded in 1981, the AAC is a non-profit, member-driven organization devoted to safeguarding and advancing the interest of the scaffold and access industries.
Our Member categories include:
• Manufacturers, Suppliers, and Contractors
• Professional Engineers and Consultants
• Associates
What we do
The AAC voices the positions of its members with legislative and regulatory bodies, and maintains a strong working relationship with relevant government departments and agencies. Additionally, the AAC provides its members with opportunities to market to a wide network of industry partners, and to learn about new and potential challenges facing the industry.
Our Board of Directors
President – Rick McKinlay, Facade Access Canada Experts
Immediate Past President – Roger Marsland, Scafom Canada
Treasurer – Ryan Freedman, Layher Canada Scaffolding Inc.
Directors
Tom Clark, Alberta Specialty Services Ltd
Len Bryden, Atlantic Canada Regional Council of Carpenters
Rik Vandelinde, Bee Access
Ken Lohnes, EIW Scaffolding Ltd.
Christian Bell, EllisDon
Sharmin Kassam, EllisDon
Rick McKinlay, Facade Access Canada Experts (FACE)
Brandon Marton, Hinton Scaffold Solutions
Sam Preziuso, IHSA
James Gordon, Klimer Platforms Inc.
Ryan Freedman, Layher Scaffold Solutions Inc.
Lou Totino, Sancton Group Inc.
Graham MacLeod, Skyrider Equipment
Adam Bridgman, United Brotherhood of Carpenters
Rory Smith, United Brotherhood of Carpenters
Our Committees
- Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs)
- Graham McLeod [email protected]
- Mast Climbing Platforms
- James Gordon – [email protected]
- Scaffolding
- Sharmin Kassam [email protected]
- Membership
- Ken Lohnes [email protected]
- Fall Protection
- Christian Bell [email protected]
- Suspended Access
- Rick McKinlay [email protected]
