Established in 1998, the SCA Group consists of four operational businesses:
• SCA Scaffold Projects – supply and erection of scaffolding to a variety of clients, with market-leading design capabilities, providing bespoke solutions
• SCA Marine – marine-focused, providing tailored access and containment solutions to the UK’s ship repair and refurbishment industry
• SCA ProTect – specialist, high-quality site/structure protection and weatherproof containment utilising fully recyclable shrink-wrap material
• SCA Rope Access – specialist access to the most demanding projects; highways, byways and railways, on and offshore, including oil, nuclear and renewable energy industries
Underpinning all of the SCA Group’s divisions are a team of directly employed, qualified and experienced multi-disciplinary specialists, providing industrial support services such as surface-preparation, blasting, painting, inspection/analysis, non-destructive testing (NDT) and corrosion-control. We cater for projects in the most challenging of locations for a wide variety of market sectors.
2. Introduction to SCA Group
SCA Group Limited consists of four businesses specialising in the supply and erection of Industrial and Commercial
Scaffolding, Marine Scaffolding, Shrink Wrap Containment and Rope Access Services to the most demanding sectors.
Underpinning these divisions are a team of directly employed, qualified and experienced multi multi-disciplinary
specialists, providing industrial support services to a variety of clients in areas including specialist coating, painting,
non destructive testing and industrial cleaning.
With 15 years experience, our major clients have benefitted from close working relationship s where SCA become
“embedded” into their team where we are jointly able to deliver a quality product, safely and on time. SCA operates
throughout the UK and Europe and where possible, directly employs local labour under the supervision of
experienced SCA management. This method maintains local knowledge and relationships, whilst ensuring that the
SCA policies and procedures are strictly adhered to, maintaining conformity and national standards.
3. Company Overview
• Established in 1998
• The UK’s leading scaffolding and access provider to the marine industry
• Wide ranging industrial support including non
non-destructive testing, surface
preparation, specialist paint/coating application, industrial cleaning
• Long Term Agreements: A&P Ship Repair
BAE Systems
• SCA ProTect Shrink Wrap Containment est. 2004
• Acquisition Standard Scaffolding March 2008
• International Operations in Five Countries
• Establishment of SCA Rope Access May 2012
4. SCA Industrial Support
Accreditations, memberships and qualifications
• IRATA accredited working to ISO9001 UKAS
standards
• Experienced Level 3 IRATA supervisors
oversee all projects
• Non-Destructive Testing technicians trained
to PCN Level 3
• Paint operatives trained to ICATS and
inspectors trained to ICORR and NACE
specification
• OPITO trained for painting and blasting
• BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and
Emergency Training)
• MIST (minimum industry safety training)
5. SCA Scaffold Projects & Marine Divisions
• Market leaders in specialist and marine scaffold projects
• True partnerships with chosen contractors
• Long Term Contracts with A&P Group & BAE Surface Fleet
• Residential Managers in all yards responsible for all activities
• Core Workforce of 80 to 100 scaffolders, increased to 120 as required
120+
• Dominant supplier based on Quality, Safety and Service
• 100% directly employed operatives
• NASC Membership to ensure compliance with SHEQ
• Best practices, not minimum standards
6. SCA ProTect Shrink Wrap Division
• Fully encapsulated containment
• Aesthetically pleasing – clean, tidy, professional
• More secure façade fixing – less risk of detachment
• Fire retardant to LPS 1215/1207
• UV treated to reduce degradation
• Fully recyclable
• Quick installation
• Moulded to fit / contain any shape
• Adopted by Network Rail & LinkUp
approved
• Wide range of ancillaries including
– Zipped Doorways
– Clear Windows
– Vent and Extraction points
– Inspection Patches
7. SCA Rope Access Division
Rope access is a proven method of achieving a
safe work position at height or in areas of difficult
access. Rope access is fast becoming the most
feasible method of access in industries including
Renewable Energy, Gas & Oil, Power & Energy,
Rail, Road and Marine, Civil Engineering and
Construction.
SCA Rope Access Offer;
• Highly experienced IRATA-qualified workers
qualified
• Significant cost savings
• Quick turnaround
• Rapid rigging and de-rigging
• Minimal disruption
• An impeccable safety record
• An extremely adaptable workforce
9. Paint Inspection
SCA’s highly qualified surveyors provide a first
class service. Operatives have 24 hour support
and up to date training enabling them to
provide a comprehensive service from initial
survey to onsite inspections. All works are
completed in accordance with agreed
standards and specifications.
• Paint Inspections
• Failure Analysis
• Coatings Surveys
• Paint Analysis
• Project Management
• Specification Writing
• Online Reporting Service
10. Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
Destructive
SCA offer specialist non destructive testing services
and independent welding inspections.
Services include:
• Dye Penetrant Inspection
• Magnetic Particle Inspection
• Visual Inspection
• Ultrasonic Inspection
• Eddy Current Testing
• Welding Procedures
• Positive Material Identification
11. Certification & Accreditations
• ISO 9001 UKAS accredited
• OHSAS 18001 QAS accredited
• Achilles LinkUp Proof Audit
• NASC Audited Members
• IRATA Audited Members