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Aug 19, 2026
Fox Bacup Quarry – 3,000t of CBGM laid over the weekend

It was a big weekend at the Fox Bacup Quarry. Our teams laid 3,000 tonnes of CBGM to upgrade the site’s main haul route, transforming access and egress for everyone coming through the gate. What makes this one special is that it was delivered entirely in-house by Fox Group companies: J Fishers & Sons supplied CBGM material from the in-house …

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Jul 16, 2026
Supporting Hoole St Michael CE Primary School’s Outdoor Redevelopment

At Fox Group, we’re committed to supporting projects that make a real difference in the communities where we live and work. When Hoole St Michael CE Primary School approached us for help with plans to improve several outdoor areas around the school, we were pleased to provide the funding and resources needed to complete the work. Improving Outdoor Spaces for Learning …

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Jul 15, 2026
Fox Group Proud to Support Heartbeat with New Arm Bike

Fox Group is proud to have sponsored a new specialist arm bike for Heartbeat, the North West’s leading cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation charity. The equipment, costing £2,634, will play an important role in supporting both cardiac rehabilitation and stroke rehabilitation classes, helping people regain movement, strength and mobility in their arms as part of their recovery. As a self-funded charity, …

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May 15, 2026
Fox Group Launches Fox Worx

Fox Group Launches ‘Fox Worx’ – Bringing Decades of Social Impact Under One Banner New programme formalises Fox Group’s long-standing employment, training, and community work – with the HM Prison Service partnership at its heart – enabling deeper engagement with stakeholders, customers, and the wider supply chain. Fox Group has today officially launched Fox Worx, its dedicated social impact and …

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May 8, 2026
FOX GROUP / STRATEGIC ACQUISITION

Fox Group acquires DSD Construction, expanding civil engineering and surfacing capability across the UK Carlisle-based, family-owned business joins the Fox Group as part of a long-term strategy to broaden services for clients and support cross-group collaboration. Fox Group, the UK construction materials, construction-focused distribution and construction services group and a portfolio company of Stellex Capital Management (“Stellex”), today announced the …

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May 8, 2026
ACQUISITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Fox Group Acquires Moore Readymix Limited, Strengthening its Position in the Concrete Market and Advancing its Circular Economy Strategy Fox Brothers Holdings Limited (the “Fox Group”), an integrated construction materials provider headquartered in Blackpool and a portfolio company of Stellex Capital Management (“Stellex”), today announced the acquisition of 100% of Moore Readymix Limited (“Moore Readymix”), a long-established, family-run supplier of …

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Feb 20, 2026
Works Completed at Lunesdale Fold, Hornby
Construction of roads and sewers to a new housing development for Pringle Homes. Works consisting of installation of service ducts, foul and surface water drainage including 2 stormwater attenuation tanks. Installation of new kerbs and carriageway construction.
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Jan 7, 2026
Welcoming Richard Kirwin to Fox Group!

Richard Kirwin Joins The Fox Group, Strengthening Its Commitment to Circularity, Sustainability and Responsible Construction The Fox Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Kirwin as Commercial Director, who joins the business following an outstanding 25-year career with Tarmac. Richard brings with him a wealth of industry experience, deep technical knowledge, and a values-driven leadership approach developed over nearly …

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Nov 17, 2025
Hurt Plant Hire Rebrands to Fox Brothers (Leyland) Ltd, Now Trading as Fox Group

Hurt Plant Hire, a respected name in the UK’s plant hire sector, has officially rebranded to Fox Brothers (Leyland) Ltd, trading as Fox Group. This rebranding follows the 2020 acquisition of Hurt Plant Hire by Fox Brothers, a move that strengthened the company’s position as a leading provider of plant hire, construction, muckaway and aggregate services across the UK, creating …

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Sep 16, 2025
Fox Brothers Holdings Limited Acquires NMS Civil Engineering Limited

Fox Brothers Holdings Limited (the “Fox Group”), an integrated construction materials provider headquartered in Blackpool, today announced the acquisition of 100% of NMS Civil Engineering Limited (“NMS”), an established contractor in the North west with key activities in road planing, recycling, civil engineering and barriers. This acquisition, effective September 2025, marks another significant step in the Fox Group’s journey towards …

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Sep 3, 2025
Works Complete at Crow Trees Farm, Chatburn, Clitheroe
Construction of new roads and sewers to a new housing development for Pringle Homes. Works consisted of installing deep foul and surface water drainage, new access chambers with hydrobrake flow control and construction of stormwater attenuation tank 48m x 10m x 1.2m, excavation to 3m deep in hard rock. Installation of kerbs and construct new carriageway.
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Aug 26, 2025
Works Completed on A666 Lark Hill Traffic Signal Junction Improvements
Works completed for Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council on the A666 Barbara Castle Way junction Lark Hill on the busy periphery of Blackburn Town Centre. The key objectives to improve the flow of traffic and minimise congestion for all road users with additional measures to reduce the journey time of buses to and from Blackburn Bus Station. To encourage sustainable ...
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