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Well known industry leader loses battle with illness age 70

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Graham Maddocks
Graham Maddocks, 9 December 1943 – 25 February 2014

Graham Maddocks, a well known and hugely respected industry figure has sadly died aged 70.

Mr Maddocks was a champion of the access industry who was dedicated to improving standards, working methods and safety. He worked as Chief Engineer at SGB before transferring to Harsco Infrastructure after it acquired the business.

Mr Maddocks served for many years on the technical committee of the National Association of Scaffolding Contractors (NASC) and various British Standards Institution (BSl) technical and drafting committees. He was a much respected chairman of several of these committees.

According to a memorial posted online by PASMA, During his career he mentored a great many scaffolding and formwork engineers, a role he found extremely rewarding and one that gave him particular pleasure. Graham would consistently make himself available, often at short notice, to help and advise anyone who needed support, guidance and information.

View PASMA’s memorial post here.

ScaffMag sends its condolences to Graham’s family,friends and work colleagues at such a difficult time.

Funeral Arrangements

The funeral is set to take place on Monday, 17th March 2014 at St Richard’s Chapel, Surrey & Sussex Crematorium, Balcolmbe Road, Crawley, RH10 3NG.

If you wish to attend the funeral, please RSVP to either Jason Black ([email protected]), Steve Prower ([email protected]) or Ken Barber ([email protected]).

No flowers have been requested by the family, but a donation can be made at the chapel which will go to the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. Any cheques should be made payable to the charity, or online donations can be carried out here. Please leave a note in the collection box with your name if you donate online.

Further details and directions to the service are available in a PDF; please click here.

Graham Maddocks 1943 – 2014

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