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Nicol of Skene Ltd and GroundGuards Announce Strategic Partnership

GroundGuards has announced a new strategic partnership with Nicol of Skene Ltd, a provider of civil engineering solutions. The partnership lets Nicol of Skene add GroundGuards’ ground protection and temporary access solutions to its services across Scotland, supporting construction, infrastructure, renewables, and outdoor events.

By combining GroundGuards’ ground protection expertise with Nicol of Skene’s experience in groundworks, the companies aim to deliver safer, more efficient, and more sustainable solutions. The addition of durable, high-performance trackway systems is intended to improve site safety, protect surfaces, and reduce project delays.

GroundGuards and Nicol of Skene say the partnership will help drive innovation and deliver strong value to customers across Scotland.

“We are thrilled to be joining forces with GroundGuards,” said Peter-Jon Cowe, Chief Operating Officer at Nicol of Skene Ltd. “This partnership enables us to offer our clients in Scotland a comprehensive suite of ground protection products that prioritises site safety, environmental protection and ultimately driving success for our customers.”

“We are excited to partner with Nicol of Skene Ltd, a company known for its reputation in the civil engineering industry,” added Laurie Luke, Managing Director at GroundGuards. “This is more than a partnership – it’s a commitment to efficiently and reliably delivering access to the best mats to Nicol of Skene’s broad customer base and wider still to Scotland’s industries, with no complications and no delays. Just a focus on rock-solid service with a local well-respected delivery partner.”

The partnership is described as a key step in both companies’ commitment to delivering high-quality services that meet changing customer needs.

About Nicol of Skene Ltd

Nicol of Skene Ltd is a family owned civil engineering contractor based in Aberdeen, Scotland. With over 40 years of experience, it provides groundworks, construction, directional drilling and infrastructure services across sectors including commercial, renewable, residential, multi-utilities and industrial projects.

About Ground-Guards Ltd

GroundGuards is a family-owned company based in Yorkshire, England. Founded in 1969, it has maintained a commitment to quality for the last 56 years. The company provides ground protection and temporary access products for construction sites, outdoor events, and infrastructure projects. Its products are designed to protect sensitive surfaces and offer a reliable, sustainable solution to ground protection challenges.