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6th Nov, 2009
Nationwide Platforms – Strength Through Unity
The merger between Nationwide Access and The Platform Company is now complete and the new combined company, Nationwide Platforms, was officially launched on the 3rd November.
23rd Oct, 2009
A 'Grotesque' Inspection for Panther at Salisbury Cathedral!
Panther has recently been helping Salisbury Cathedral with the important inspection of medieval stone gargoyles. Panther, part of Lavendon Access Services, carried out a detailed site survey at the 750 year old Cathedral to ensure they supplied the correct machine for the 3 days of inspection by specialist stone masons to determine whether they needed to undertake restorative work.
2nd Oct, 2009
Nationwide Platforms helps Demolition Day go with a bang
Nationwide Platforms provided Warwickshire based AR Demolition with three scissor lifts to act as sentry points to complete the demolition of two large 46 metre high chimney stacks at Kirby Muxloe, Leicestershire – the last part of a derelict factory to be demolished.
11th Sep, 2009
Strangford Lough is a beautiful part of the world, located just to the west of Belfast. This peaceful setting with its wildlife, country walks and boating facilities doesn’t look like the kind of place that would provide much needed electricity – but surprisingly enough, it is!
2nd Sep, 2009
Nationwide Platforms complete bridge maintenace
What do you do when a bridge needs urgent repairs, but you are limited in the loadings you can apply directly to the bridge deck?
1st Sep, 2009
EPL Skylift...The UK’s vehicle mounted access specialists
Lavendon Access Services has unveiled the new identity for the merger of the UK’s two leading Vehicle Mounted Access rental companies – EPL Access and Skylift. The merger follows the acquisition of the trade and assets of EPL Access by Lavendon Group plc on August 6th 2009.
23rd Aug, 2009
Making the Difference – Achilles Accreditation for Nationwide Platforms
Following an intensive two day audit at its head office in Lutterworth, Nationwide Platforms, part of Lavendon Access Services, is delighted to announce that it has successfully gained the Achilles Construction Building Confidence Accreditation, thus demonstrating the extremely high standards that Nationwide Platforms operates to.
15th Jul, 2009
Nationwide Access powers up the Power Tower
Nationwide Access joined forces with CTE to develop the Power Tower to fill a gap in the powered access market.
10th Jul, 2009
St. Ignatius's Church in Hendon, Sunderland is a handsome Grade II listed nineteenth century church in the Early English style.
24th Jun, 2009
Lavendon Access Services backs Work Experience Project
Lavendon Access Services has seen its first work experience candidate successfully complete his placement. Paul Armstrong gained a 2 week insight into the day to day operations of the UK’s largest powered access rental business, along with practical and theoretical engineering experience.