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Rumour: Altrad adds yet another firm to it’s portfolio Spectra Scaffolding Ltd

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Rumours are emerging that French firm Altrad have added yet another scaffolding firm to its portfolio of businesses

Manchester based Spectra Scaffolding Ltd is rumored to have been sold to Altrad for £1.2m, this acquisition comes just weeks after Altrad bought Trad Scaffolding Ltd.

Spectra Scaffolding Ltd was formed in 2005, and operates primarily within the Construction, Restoration, Demolition and Commercial Service Industries, providing general access requirements, temporary roof structures and specifically designed integrated access systems.

Previous UK acquisitions by Altrad include  Trad, BarOmix, Belle Group, Beaver 84, NSG, Generation and MTD.

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