SGB set to close powered access branches

SGB looks set to close its five dedicated powered access branches.

The company said the downturn in construction activity in the UK in recent months has led it to review its traditional approach to servicing the powered access requirements of its customers through its five dedicated branches.

But it added that it did not change its overall product strategy.

"We will continue in the future to provide our customers with a total access solutions capability offering traditional scaffolding and mechanical access services - encompassing powered access, mastclimbing work platforms and suspended access and transport platforms -through our national network of SGB support centres," a statement from the company said.