Scaffolding design specialist 48.3 acquires Alwyn Richards Design

Scaffolding and temporary works specialist 48.3 has acquired South Yorkshire-based scaffolding and temporary works design consultancy, Alwyn Richards. Last year 48.3’s merged with Richter and this latest expansion broadens the regional coverage of the 48.3 brand.

Alwyn Richards was formed in 1998 and its portfolio includes specialist film sets for TV programme ‘Emmerdale’,  scaffolding for an astute class submarine project for BAE Systems, and multi-level scaffolding access design for Shell on its FPSO (floating production, storage & offloading) vessel in the Niger Delta.

Managing Director, Alwyn Richards, will be joining the 48.3 team on a permanent basis bringing with him nearly 50 years of industry experience, knowledge and expertise. He said: “ I am extremely proud that the business is joining forces with an industry leader such as 48.3.”

Alwyn Richards office will be merged into 48.3’s Leeds branch. The team will be overseen by 48.3 Director, Ivik Masek, who spent nearly 10 years as a Design Engineer at Alwyn Richards Ltd. The two companies have a proven track record of collaborations in the past, with Alwyn Richards using 48.3’s reputable design checking services on various projects. This well-established working relationship is something that will benefit all parties involved during the business merging process.

Ben Beaumont, 48.3’s managing director, who started his career with Alwyn Richards, said: “This is a really significant move for us, Alwyn is one of the pillars of our industry and has an unrivalled depth and breadth of experience in his field. He will offer tremendous value to our team and our clients as we utilise his experience in delivering our design solutions, training and team development.”