No Investigation into Scaffolding Collapse By HSE
A long run of scaffolding collapsed outside shops in Francis Road, Leyton, London on Monday as a storm battered the UK
The length of the collapse was around 100 yards which caused damage to parked cars and blocked the road for hours will NOT be investigated by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The HSE have confirmed to a local newspaper that because there were no injuries they would not take any action. A spokeswoman also said the decision had been made after the HSE made contact with Waltham Forest Council’s building control department. The collapse happened just before 7am. Shopkeepers and residents say the area is busy and it was lucky no one was injured. The scaffolding was being used by council contractors to refurbish shop fronts. Do you think this was the right decision to make by the HSE ? Let us know in the comments below.George Roberts makes announcement to it’s customers
Scaffolding suppliers George Roberts have today announced that they are NOT in the closing stages of a deal with Altrad.
The announcement was posted on the company’s website after we published an article with unconfirmed reports that the company was closing in on a deal with Altrad Group. The Announcement from George Roberts reads:Please be advised publication on a certain website and rumours regarding the purchase of George Roberts (North West) Ltd by the Altrad Group, being in the late stages of completion are unsubstantiated and untrue. We continue to be an independent supplier of Access and Scaffold equipment.
Altrad in closing stages of deal to purchase George Roberts
Altrad continues it’s huge spending spree within our industry as the firms eyes are now set on scaffolding suppliers, George Roberts Ltd
Scaffmag has received unconfirmed reports that the French company Altrad is now in it’s final stages of the deal between the two companies. George Roberts are one of the largest independent scaffolding suppliers of its kind, the company has over the last few years invested heavily into the business facilitating growth through expansion and business change. If the reports are confirmed about the acquisition of George Roberts, Altrads portfolio will be busting at the seams as previous UK acquisitions include: BarOmix, Belle Group, Beaver 84, NSG, Generation, MTD, Trad and recently Spectra Scaffolding.Scaffolding company launches charity initiative
Giant Bear Supports Scaffolders’ Phone Appeal
Formark Scaffolding has launched an appeal for old mobile phones to help raise £50,000 for the UK’s leading hospital radio station. Announcing the initiative Formark Managing Director Mark Coote called on construction companies throughout London and the South East to help support Radio Marsden by collecting phones. The charity run radio station has broadcast to patients at the world-renowned Royal Marsden cancer hospitals in London and Surrey for more than 40-years, but unless it replaces ageing studio equipment the station will go off-air permanently. “To help mark our 21st anniversary as an independent scaffolding contractor we wanted to do something for people across the wide area in which we operate that would make a difference,” said Mark. “When you experience or hear about the fantastic work the radio station does at the Royal Marsden and the support it gives to cancer sufferers, their families and friends, it’s unthinkable that such a well-loved and well-known charity should be in financial difficulty. “But although it broadcasts to patients and on-line 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the station does not receive any grants or funding from the hospital, the NHS or the Government, so relies entirely on donations and fund-raising to run the service.” The station’s plight has led to a host of celebrities, from veteran Radio 2 broadcaster Ken Bruce and Phillip Schofield to David Walliams and Hulk Hogan, having their photograph taken with the Radio Marsden Bear and tweeting details of the appeal to their followers. So it was a bit of a surprise when the life-size mascot turned up at Formark’s main yard in Whyteleafe, Surrey, along with Radio Marsden Chairman Jason Reynolds, to help launch the phone appeal. “We simply want companies throughout the construction industry to put up a poster, provide a collection box and send the phones on to us or call us and we’ll come and collect them,” added Mark. For a poster or further information call Formark Marketing on 07753 374628 or email [email protected]We Need You: Join our ScaffMag Movember Team
To help promote men’s health and raise vital funds and awareness for prostate and testicular cancer Scaffmag is running it’s own Movember team.
“What is Movember i hear you say?”….. Movember is an independent global charity that challenges men to grow a moustache for the 30-days of November, thereby changing their appearance and the face of men’s health. In October, men sign up at Movember.com, and on the 1st of Movember, with a clean-shaven face, start their moustache growing journey. For our ScaffMag team we are calling our moustaches a #ScaffTash. With our “ScaffTash” growing challenge we aim to raise funds for charity and to unite scaffolders with managers and admin staff for the common good.We need you… lets unite under one industry flag !
If you’re up for the challenge to grow a ScaffTash throughout November please join our Scaffmag Team Now ! Once you have joined our band of scaffolding brothers, you will have your own personal profile where you can share your ScaffTash photos with fellow team mates. Ready for the challenge ? then Please Join The ScaffMag Movember Team Here For the people who are unable to participate, you can still help as we also require sponsorship for our challenge and would love your donation however small. Please Donate HereGallery
After we get started on the 1st November a gallery will be placed here showing the progression of our ScaffTashes
Cape secures scaffolding contract in Thailand
Cape plc, the international provider of essential industrial services to the energy and natural resources sectors announces it has been awarded a two-year outline service agreement by STP&I Public Company Limited (STP&I).
Cape will provide scaffolding support services for Package 1, Plot A on the LNG Pre-Module Fabrication activities at the Laemchabang facility in Thailand, prior to their onward shipment to the onshore Ichthys LNG facility in Australia.
Paul Adams, Managing Director of Cape Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia said:
“Given the challenging market conditions in Asia, we are delighted to have secured this important contract which provides a solid base of work in the region in support of our growth strategy. We have worked closely with STP&I and together we have created a strong relationship which has proved instrumental in achieving this significant award.” Warning: High winds expected in the UK
High winds have been forecast for this evening (27th October) across the southern half of the UK
A Met Office amber alert for high winds in southern Wales, southern England, much of the Midlands, the East, and London and the South East is in place.
Now is the perfect time to think about the dangers of high wind and the precautions to take with scaffolding structures over the coming days.
The scaffold designers at 48.3 Scaffold Design have put together a great article that’s very informative on the subject of Scaffolding Precautions for High Winds The Scaffolding Association adds free seminar on Scaffolding Ties to roadshow
Rumours Confirmed: Altrad NSG announces acquisition of Spectra Scaffolding Ltd
Altrad NSG have today confirmed the rumours and officially announced the acquisition of Spectra Scaffolding Ltd
Scaffolding and industrial access specialist Altrad NSG has announced the acquisition of Greater Manchester-based Spectra Scaffolding Ltd for an undisclosed sum.
Spectra Scaffolding Ltd is an NASC accredited company which has been in operation for nine years, working across major construction projects, restoration, refurbishment and civil engineering project work. The firm also holds preferred contractor status with leading contractors such as Kier Construction and Morgan Sindall.
All employees of Spectra Scaffolding – previously owned by directors Colin Dean, Alan McDonald and Kevin Jennings – will continue to work in the business, which will now operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Altrad NSG from its current base in Bury, Greater Manchester.
Deeside headquartered Altrad NSG works across the UK, providing specialist scaffolding and industrial access solutions as well as insulation, painting, coatings, blasting and industrial cleaning.
Mike Carr, Altrad NSG Managing Director, said: “I am extremely pleased with this acquisition; the directors of Spectra Scaffolding have over 100 years’ combined experience in the scaffolding industry. Their wealth of experience will further complement the offering of Altrad NSG Ltd to clients within the construction industry and other markets.
“The team at Spectra Scaffolding share our ethos of delivering high quality work with a commitment to excellent health and safety practices. They have completed some very prestigious projects to date – including historic restorations with the National Trust and the CTP Office Development in Manchester City Centre – and we look forward to exploring further opportunities across their key markets.”
Mr Carr added: “There is a tremendous opportunity for Altrad NSG to expand in the UK organically or through strategic acquisitions of companies with similar activities to provide customers with full UK coverage as well as the Altrad international support that already exists.
“With the support of our parent company Altrad SA which has over 70 subsidiaries worldwide, Altrad NSG is well positioned to continue to grow and trade profitably throughout the current financial year.” 
