Beaver84 Merges With Generation Hire & Sales
Scaffolding specialist Altrad Beaver84 has merged with Generation Hire & Sales. As of the 1st January, Altrad Beaver84 is now trading as Generation Hire and sales the firm has said on its website. Both Beaver84 and Generation were acquired by French scaffolding giant the Altrad Group, in 2011 and 2012, both have traded independently ever since. ScaffMag understands that in 2018 the...
Steel Price Fluctuations Hasn’t Dented Scaffolding Firm Sales
The price of steel has fluctuated over the past 12 months causing a bit of a headache for scaffolding firms and suppliers. The reason for the quick changes in steel prices has been predominantly attributed to currency fluctuations over the past year - yet, its causes may be more wide-ranging than currency fluctuations alone. Working out when to buy...
Leading Scaffold Boards Provider Completes Merger
A leading scaffold boards provider has acquired the entire scaffold boards operation from Marley Eternit, formerly John Brash and Co Ltd. The merger was recently completed to the delight of everyone associated with Caspian Access and Plant Hire Ltd. They currently have branches in Hull, Grimsby and Scunthorpe. Neil Garrison Managing Director, said: “This investment will reinforce and further develop...
Generation UNI Roof makes history with Kew Gardens
Generation UK demonstrate why Generation UNI Roof is the Market leader in Temporary Roofing. Generation UK were tasked to provide all access and Temporary Roof equipment for a project to bring the amazing Royal Botanic Kew Gardens Glasshouse back to its former glory! Kew Gardens Temperate House opened in 1862 and to date is the largest surviving Victorian glasshouse in the...
Generating Scaffolding Success on HMS Queen Elizabeth
A top UK scaffolding company has won praise for its 100 per cent delivery of services and materials to Britain’s new aircraft carrier, the HMS Queen Elizabeth. Generation, based in the West Midlands was the primary access and scaffolding supplier for the huge project involving the MOD and a number of carefully chosen contractors. The global company provided partners,...
Actavo and Northseal constructing the perfect partnership
Actavo Hire and Sales Glasgow branch has constructed a partnership with Northseal to supply scaffolding for vital projects. Their latest joint activity is the supply of scaffolding for a £130,000 project on behalf of East Ayrshire Council. The current contract with East Ayrshire Council involves Actavo supplying scaffolding solutions to install external wall insulation to homes on the New Farm...
TRAD’s people supported Workers Memorial Day
TRAD’s people and many of their clients – including Walter Lilly – supported Workers’ Memorial Day, held on Friday, 28th April 2017. For this poignant memorial event, a minute’s silence was held at 11am, honoring those who have lost their lives or been injured whilst at work, a devastation which has touched so many people’s lives on a deeply personal level without much...
New Branding For The TRAD Group
Building an even higher reputation for excellence April will see new branding for one of the country's leading Scaffolding and Fall Prevention Providers. The TRAD Group has specialised in Traditional Contracting, Equipment Hire and Sales, and Specialist Fall Safety Systems for more than 46 years. Now, having become part of the Altrad Group in September 2013, the firm is set...
Beaver 84 opens 2.5 acre mega depot
Beaver 84 has merged two of it's busiest southern depots to create a 2.5 acre mega depot in Hampshire. Established in 1984 the non mechanical hire firm specialises in the hire of fencing, scaffolding, shoring and other non-mechanical construction equipment. In a strategic merger, Beaver 84 has merged its Romsey and Guilford depots to a new 2.5 acre site at Bordon....
Scaffolding Prices Set to Rise in 2017
The cost of tube, fittings and boards is set to rise from 2016 lows because of the increase in steel price and post Brexit crash in the Pound’s value. Birmingham, UK – Scaffolders should prepare for a rise in the cost of tube, fittings and boards in 2017. The cost of scaffolding equipment will rise because of the global increase...
