Who we are
OUR MISSION
To provide comprehensive, trusted, and professional customer-driven solutions for the safe management of asbestos and asbestos risk.
OUR VISION
To be the leading provider of asbestos management solutions across the UK, recognised for the integrity and trust of our people, the ethics of our business practices and the quality and innovation of our service.
Values
At Acron we are passionate about the services we offer and take pride in developing relationships underpinned by our core values.
- People – We want to invest in and engage with our people to ensure they feel valued, respected, and able to work to the best of their ability. We recognise the value our people bring to the business and encourage them to contribute to the improvement of the services we offer.
- Trust – We understand that valued relationships are built on trust. We act honestly, transparently, and with integrity. We take pride in building and protecting our reputation.
- Service – We champion customer-focused quality and best practice. We strive to continually challenge ourselves with improvement and achieving excellence so that we can deliver the best possible solutions for our clients.
- Partnerships – Together, we are stronger as a team. We work hard to build mutually respected, long-term relationships with our people, customers, suppliers, and the community.
- Environment – We recognise the importance of protecting our environment and safeguarding it for future generations. We aim to contribute positively to the planet and work to promote sustainability and use recyclable products and renewable energy wherever we can.
Company Background
Acron was founded in Glasgow in 2011 by Stuart McDonald. Stuart had been working within the asbestos industry for several years but noticed an opportunity in the market to set up on his own. Initially working as a freelance consultant, he quickly generated a significant initial success managing large-scale asbestos related projects for the core client base.
In the years following, with a team of valued and highly skilled employees, Acron continued to grow in size and stature, taking on larger scale projects across the world, including as far as Thailand and Singapore. Acron has become a well-established and trusted partner for all asbestos related projects. From local domestic issues to multi-million-pound private international development projects. Our team has a broad depth of qualifications and experience allowing us to work across several industries. Simply, if you need advice on anything relating to asbestos, we can help.
Our Commitment to Quality
A strong commitment to quality is embedded in our culture and values. Our independently assessed accreditations demonstrate our technical competence and impartiality.
United Kingdom Accreditation Scheme (UKAS) ISO17020 - is an internationally recognised standard for the competence of inspection bodies. The HSE strongly recommends the use of ISO17020 accredited surveyors when carrying out an asbestos survey.
United Kingdom Accreditation Scheme (UKAS) ISO17025 - is an internationally recognised standard for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. Only UKAS accredited companies can provide the asbestos related testing.
United Kingdom Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) – The UK’s leading trade association provides the benchmark of standards that asbestos training providers have to achieve and maintain.
Safety Schemes in Procurement SSIP accreditation removes the need for contractors to complete pre-qualification assessments saving our clients time and money. The core of the SSIP scheme is to provide clients with confidence in the contractor’s adherence to CDM regulation and H&S.
Constructionline Gold – Gold standard approval ensures we are not only compliant with PAS91, we are also audited on our credentials for environmental management, quality management, equal opportunities, modern slavery act adherence and anti-bribery and corruption policies.
Builder’s Profile is the open-access Common Database service providing compliance and PQQ information to the construction industry and is a user-friendly ‘complete once, share to many’ service that makes PQQ & Assessment submission simple, keeping information up-to-date easy.
Operated by the HSE Testing and Monitoring, Acron participates in the Regular Interlaboratory Counting Exchanges (RICE) as part of the UKAS quality requirements. As a laboratory, this ensures the proficiency of our consultants when counting asbestos fibers in the air.
As part of our commitment to our workforce, Acron is proud to be accredited by the Scottish Living Wage.
As part of our commitment to our workforce, Acron is proud to be accredited by the Glasgow Living Wage.
Meet our team
Christopher brings over 18 years of extensive experience in the asbestos industry, making him a highly respected professional among colleagues and clients.
His expertise and meticulous attention to detail make him the go-to source for all asbestos-related issues. He is honest, hardworking and solution-driven, ensuring that our clients receive top-notch service throughout our projects.
Christopher is dedicated to delivering excellence, and his passion for the industry is evident in his work with both clients and team members. His commitment to upholding the highest standards in asbestos management makes him an invaluable asset to our team and a trusted partner for our clients.
Founding Acron in 2011, Stuart McDonald assumes responsibility for the ongoing development of the business. With over 17 years of industry experience, he has held various positions within all key areas of asbestos management develpoing a wealth of technical experience. He has a strong track record of successfully delivering key projects for large blue-chip clients and always demonstrates a practical and flexible approach to client’s needs.
Stuart holds a Certificate of Competency in Asbestos and is also a member of the Faculty of Asbestos Assessment and Management.
Stuart holds a Certificate of Competency in Asbestos and is also a member of the Faculty of Asbestos Assessment and Management.