09.12.2009

New UK access alliance

A new UK grouping of independently owned access rental companies – the Access Alliance held its first meeting in Leeds last week.

The new organisation is following the formula of the UK’s Access Link in which a number of regional companies with common aims and quality standards agree to work together to provide their customers with a national coverage.


Ben Hirst of founder member Horizon Platforms said: “The support and enthusiasm that we have had has been incredible. Each member offers a professional customer focussed service in their own region and the prospect of extending this organisation is very exiting.”

“We are pleased to welcome other companies on board, however we are not prepared to dilute the quality of service, as a result certain standards of equipment are required and more importantly a passion for customer service and attention to detail is a prerequisite”, Hirst adds.


The Initial membership comprises the following companies:

Access Plus Scotland
Horizon Platforms Northern England
G T Access Midlands/ South West
London Tower Services London/South East
Mr Plant London/ South East
ES Access North East
G B Access Northamptonshire
Sky High Access East Anglia
Tracked Access London/South East

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(L-R) Graham Brooks–GB Access, Steve Uragallo-LTS, Ben Hirst–Horizon, Paul Fairhall–LTS, Tom Long–GTA, David Hall–Access Plus, Jonathan Till–GT, Rory Duggan–Horizon, Ray Tye–ES, GaryRose–Access Plus,Tony Crawford–Mr Plant, Chris Wrigley-Sky High