A groundbreaking film that explores the construction industry’s response to the Grenfell Tower disaster has been produced by a cladding firm with strong roots in Scotland. Made to encourage more open debate within the industry, the 20-minute documentary features Cumbernauld-based MSP Facades,
Msp Scotland
Cumbernauld-based architectural facades manufacturer MSP has invested £250,000 in new technology and improved facilities to meet increased demand for its services. Among its new acquisitions is a CNC-controlled Mayer beam saw and a second Rainer Eletek turret punch. These machines will dramati
Non-combustible cladding specialist Vivalda Group has reported strong growth, driven in part by its acqusition of Cumbernauld-based MSP Scotland. Vivalda reported a 7% rise in profits and 2.5% growth in revenue up to £34 million, Construction Enquirer reports. The firm invested £1.8 mill
Glasgow-based non-flammable cladding specialist MSP Façade Solutions has produced a short video entitled Life after Lockdown which provides a snapshot of how the business has coped since the lifting of restrictions. The company, which currently employs 35 people, said it has seen a surprising
A poor understanding of the updated Euroclass fire rating standard is bringing additional cost, confusion and quality issues to a sector faced with recladding up to 700 high rise building in Scotland alone, says Gillian Thomson. Replacing BS476, the European rating system EN13501-1 was updated in 20
Cumbernauld-based facades specialist MSP (Scotland) will recommence operations from May 4, providing vital materials to construction projects in England. The reopening follows a shut-down of approximately four weeks, in line with the Scottish Government’s enforced lockdown measures.
The UK’s largest independent distributor of façades systems Vivalda Group has acquired Cumbernauld-based cladding manufacturer MSP Scotland. Operating throughout the UK, MSP brings new products, as well as an accredited powder coating facility, to its new parent company. The firm will c