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Scaffworx aluminium scaffold company was recently acquired by
Rightquip, manufacturer, importer of aluminium scaffolding.
Rightquip which is involved in the sales of mobile aluminium
scaffolding, folding scaffold and system scaffolding intends to
incorporate its scaffold sales operations under the Scaffworx brand
and improve the service and product offering.
The acquisition of Scaffworx was seen as a good fit for both
companies, enabling the demand in scaffold to be met by the
surplus capacity in Rightquip’s factory.
Triston Smith and Tom Raptis of Rightquip are always on the
lookout for any growth opportunities and when offered the
opportunity by Dan Abbott from Hire One did not hesitate and
acted quickly to secure Scaffworx.
“Going forward, nothing changes with Scaffworx; business will
continue. It has been our intention to ensure the least impact upon
the business and to make the transition as seamless as possible,”
Tristan and Tom said.
Scaffworx products include: Tradie –folding scaffold; 160 Series
– a lightweight and durable 1.6mm wall aluminium scaffold; 260
Series –aluminium scaffold, comprising 48mm and 2.6mm thick
tube with rung spacing of 500mm.
New products will be added to the range including:
• 300 Series – a high strength scaffold made from 50mm tube with
a wall thickness of 3.0mm and rung centres of 500mm
• System Scaffold – to be released in the second half of 2012, a
lightweight aluminium K stage modular scaffold
For more contact: 13 34 35 or visit: www.scaffworx.com
HR
Manitou and Yanmar alliance
Manitou Group and Yanmar Co, manufacturer of diesel engines
and compact equipment have formed a strategic alliance.
The two companies have had a long-standing partnership
including the use of Yanmar engines in Gehl and Mustang branded
compact equipment manufactured by Manitou in the US.
Manitou will launch a line of compact excavators manufactured
by Yanmar, under the Gehl and Mustang brands for the North
American Sales Region. Manitou’s distribution relationship with
Wacker Neuson who has provided compact excavators and all-
wheel steer loaders to Manitou for the American region since 1999
is now ended. Manitou will continue to provide service and parts
support to its dealers and customers for these products.
For more information visit: www.manitou-group.com
HR
Rightquip acquires
Scaffworx scaffolds
Rightquip has acquired Scaffworx scaffolding
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