ScaffGap ‘The Scaffold Platform Gap Bridging System’
When a scaffold is erected with inside boards you always have that ‘age-old’ problem with the gaps between the standards. The measures previously to combat this hazard were strips of plywood cut down and nailed to scaffold boards which intern causing a trip hazard…not anymore!
ScaffGap solves this ‘age old’ problem using there simple but effective Scaffold Platform Gap Bridging System. The product which is made from 100% PVC-U is strong lightweight, reusable and recyclable.
ScaffGap’s conception was born out of the requirement to address the serious inherent risks on working platforms. It has taken two years of research and development to reach their final production of ScaffGap.
ScaffGap has an international patent pending and design copyright.
ScaffGap limited was founded in July 2009, The two directors and shareholders have over 30 years experience in the scaffolding industry and are both practising health and safety professionals. ScaffGap was also a finalist in the SHP IOSH awards 2009
ScaffGap’s ultimate aim is to incorporate the product into a working platform as an every day integral component, as is toe-boards and guard-rails.
There product will provide a safe solution to the millions of people who use scaffold platforms as a daily place of work, thereby reduce the risk of injury.
The product is already being widely used and recognized by some of the largest and leading UK scaffold companies which include: Cape Industrial Services, Hertel, NSG UK Ltd, Palmers Scaffolding, Trad Scaffolding and Benchmark Scaffolding to name but a few.
For more information on ScaffGap please visit there website: www.ScaffGap.com
George Roberts NW Ltd is the sole distributor of ScaffGap please visits there website for prices: www.scaffoldingsales.co.uk
Written By Daniel Norton
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Managing director Dr Helmut Kreller toldAccess International that Layher’s family ownership allowed it to maintain investment through the crisis and make a quick recovery.
At the start of the crisis Layher was deciding to build a new factory. “It is because all our shareholders are close to the business that we can make long term decisions,” said Dr Kreller.
The new factory now houses the wood and aluminium part of Layher’s production while the steel scaffolding continues at the original plant, very close by, with its modern, environmentally sensitive, dip galvanising facility.
Although unwilling to divulge exact figures Layher’s turnover for the year ending 31 March 2011 is somewhere between €400 and €500 million. During the crisis its domestic German market grew, but now Dr Kreller says that exports are again starting to rise, accounting for 60% of the company’s turnover.
Committed to continuing to manufacturing in Germany, Dr Kreller was prepared to acknowledge that Layher had considered manufacturing elsewhere, but should that decision be made sometime in the future it would only be to serve those external markets.
A construction worker died instantly after falling from a scaffolding in the city centre of Vienna at the weekend.
The 39-year-old was already dead when paramedics arrived at the scene on Saturday afternoon, police in the capital explained today (Mon).
The worker sustained injuries to his head as well as internal injuries in the incident.
John Robertson, 44, drove his 22ft lorry into Strathmore House, at Jarrow’s Viking Industrial Park, on March 20, demolishing much of the entrance to the building.
The offence followed a contract row between housing bosses and Robertson, who later filed for bankruptcy, with debts of about £1.3m.
But despite receiving a 40-week prison term, suspended for two years, at Newcastle Crown Court this week, Robertson today told the Gazette he was planning to relaunch his business career as a sole trader.
Robertson, of York Avenue, Jarrow, who admitted criminal damage, said: “I’m just so relieved, for myself and my family, that I didn’t go to jail – which was what I was expecting, if I’m honest.
“I cannot be in charge of a limited company again, because I’m bankrupt, but I can be a sole trader.
“I’m going to start right from the bottom and carry out work such as scaffolding inspection, roofing or whatever work I can find.
“I will never get back to where I was with my business, but at least I can work again, with the support of some good friends.”
Robertson, who was also ordered to carry out 150 hours of unpaid community service and made the subject of a one-year supervision order, recently saw his life and business crash around him, including bankruptcy and an impending divorce.
Until a few months ago, he employed 20 staff at Robertson Scaffolding at Wagonway Industrial Estate, Hebburn.
But his business has been dissolved and he admits his marriage is over.
Robertson said he “regrets” his actions against South Tyneside Homes, adding: “I have no bad feelings against the housing people and would even be willing to do business with them again.
“I think the judge must have taken all my problems into account when he sentenced me. Plus, there was no request for compensation, presumably because I’m bankrupt.”
While awaiting sentence, Robertson received 767 votes after standing as an Independent candidate for the Primrose ward in Jarrow at the May local elections, and plans to continue campaigning to become a South Tyneside councillor.
South Tyneside Homes today declined to comment.
NSG is one of the country’s top suppliers of scaffolding and industrial services, with a turnover of £18million and more than 320 employees.
Managing director Mike Carr said: “Empire is a well respected business and we are delighted to have incorporated it into NSG.
“Empire has a strong client base including Kraft (formerly Cadbury’s) at Chirk and British Waterways, and this will help NSG to expand further into a variety of sectors and regions across the UK.
“Empire director Barry Hart has a wealth of experience within the scaffolding industry and we are pleased that he will be working closely with NSG to continue to develop the existing contracts and oversee new business opportunities.”
NSG increased turnover by 10% over the past year to £18million.
