North West Industrial Hire Firm Achieves Carbon Neutral Status
Astley Hire is one of the first industrial equipment hire companies to achieve carbon-neutral status for December 2020 – November 2021 under PAS 2060 framework. In 2021 Astley Hire embarked on a 12-month long project to address how they could further minimise the environmental impact of the business. The company has held the ISO 14001 environmental standard for many years but...
Altrad Group Acquires Actavo Hire & Sales
French giants the Altrad Group has agreed on a deal to acquire and take over the scaffolding and construction product suppliers Actavo Hire & Sales. The Altrad Group has announced that on the 5th August 2021 it struck a deal to acquire Actavo Hire and Sales from the Actavo Group for an undisclosed sum. Actavo Hire and Sales, which is based...
Scam warning issued for UK scaffolding suppliers
A warning has been issued after a scaffolding supplier was targeted by suspected fraudulent customers. UK Scaffolding suppliers are today being urged to be vigilant following a report that Actavo Hire & Sales (UK) has been subjected to a spoofing scam. It's not known at this time if the scammers were successful (see update below) but the company has reported that...
George Roberts Ltd Posts Record Turnover and Strong Growth
Latest results for George Roberts Ltd, one of the UK’s largest independent suppliers of scaffolding and access equipment shows a rise in both sales and profits after an ‘exceptional’ year. The Liverpool based scaffolding hire and sales company is now eyeing further development as it looks to continue to build on the strength of its well-known industry brand. Financial results just...
International AFIX Group acquires UK hire and sales firm
International scaffolding manufacturer AFIX Group has acquired London based scaffolding hire and sales firm Grand Construction Products Ltd. Headquartered in Belgium the AFIX Group are not afraid of challenges. In the midst of the Brexit period, the Group acquired the majority of the shares of Grand Construction Products Ltd, a London based wholesale distributor of traditional scaffolding components. The company said...
Scaffolding supplier confirms sale of tool hire depot
Scunthorpe based Caspian Group Limited has confirmed the sale of their Grimsby tool hire depot to independent tool hire firm GoHire. The Caspian depot, which has had a strong and successful presence in Grimsby for over thirty years, was acquired as a going concern by GoHire, a deal which includes the comprehensive hire fleet and two vehicles. 5 staff members...
George Roberts unveils its global rebrand
George Roberts Ltd, one of the UK’s leading independent suppliers of quality scaffolding and access equipment, has unveiled its global rebrand which will be launched across the industry. George Roberts fresh new look signifies the progressive direction of the company and matches the evolution of its products, which consistently meet the daily challenges of its customers around the world. One of...
New Fleet Acquisition for Caspian Group
Caspian Group continue their expansion with further investment in their transport fleet. The Scunthorpe based scaffolding supplier recently added a new Renault D26 wide 6x2 truck to their growing range of vehicles, acquired from Thompson Commercials Ltd, with whom they have worked with to secure most of their current fleet. With the fleet ranging from 3.5 tonne vehicles through to 26...
Caspian Group purchase new three-acre site
The Caspian Group, a leading producer and supplier of scaffolding access equipment continues its investment and expansion with the acquisition of an additional Scunthorpe based site. Situated on Scunthorpe’s Grange Lane North, this recent purchase is the result of the group’s continued growth over the past 18 months and becomes the fifth site within its operations, the firm has reported. Managing Director...
New Name For Major Scaffold Boards Provider
Lincolnshire based Caspian Access and Plant Hire Ltd becomes Caspian Group Ltd. For over 30 years Caspian Access and Plant Hire Ltd have been one of the UK’s leading suppliers of scaffolding boards and related services. Maintaining a loyal national and international client base, the company has announced its proud to 'relaunch itself as Caspian Group Ltd.' Operating across 4 sites in...
