09.04.2008

SGB buys Sovereign

SGB UK, the façade scaffold to powered access rental company, has acquired Sovereign Access Services, the Jarrow (Newcastle) based mast climber and suspended platform rental specialist.

Sovereign also has an operation in Birmingham and will trade as SGB Sovereign.

In addition to its mast climber business, Sovereign also rents, suspended platforms and cradles, ship tanker access systems and storage tank access equipment. The deal will enhance SGB’s already strong position within the UK mast climber market.

Kevin Mouatt, managing director of SGB Project Services, said: ”The Sovereign team has built an excellent reputation for service. This will strengthen our ability to provide a total access support service to our customers, particularly in the Midlands and the North.”

Ken Goundrey, national operations manager of Sovereign Access added, ”We are delighted to join forces with the UK's leading access services group. We are confident we can continue to successfully expand the Sovereign business with SGB's support.”