DESSA (Design, Engineer, Supply, Safety and Access) was founded in 2010 by a team of leading UK scaffolding experts.

DESSA has grown to be a major supplier of temporary roofing and cladding systems, aluminium lattice girders, scaffold accessories, site stairways and safety products.

DESSA became part of the Altrad Group of Companies in 2015, a major worldwide player in the sector of equipment for building and public works and for industry and which distributes its products in 5 continents including Europe. Founded over 30 years ago by Mohed Altrad, the Altrad Group has become a major global supplier of a wide range of equipment for the construction industry.

DESSA continues to develop exciting, innovative and cost effective solutions. Offering design support services, DESSA has become the one-stop solution provider to contractors at all levels. Customer focus and industry experience enables DESSA to offer a high level of customer service and offer a full range of technical, product and site support services. All key staff have a proven track record of product development and temporary works industry experience.

DESSA products are continually developed to ensure the best value and user experience. All products provide excellent safety features with the added benefit of labour savings and quality in manufacturing.

By design, DESSA products are manufactured in a TUV approved QA environment and are fully traceable to source.

All DESSA products are carefully made to avoid problems which may arise from the aluminium welding process – heat affected zones are minimised and bolt holes are placed to avoid them. All products are tested for accuracy after manufacture to ensure unrivalled consistency.