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Fox Group acquires CRH

13 April 2022

Fox Group acquires CRH

Cotswold Roller Hire Ltd, which supplies compaction equipment across England and Wales, has been acquired by Lancashire-based Fox Group, a provider and haulier of aggregates, recycled materials, muck shift and earthworks. 

CRH offers non-operated plant hire from eight locations, with its headquarters in Evesham and other depots at Andover, Bridgend, Essex, County Durham, Plymouth, Sheffield and Wigan. Each will now also offer the range of Fox Group services.

Paul Fox, CEO of Fox Group, commented, “CRH has a solid reputation with strong family values and an outstanding team who are passionate about customer service, which is aligned to the Fox Group culture. 

“The acquisition of CRH adds a large number of plant items and specialised transport to our already substantial fleet of plant, tippers and bulk haulage. The geographical spread of CRH’s depot network extends the reach of Fox Group, hugely increasing our footprint across the UK,” he added. 

Neville Thomas, managing director at CRH, said: “This announcement is good news for the future of CRH. Our business achieved record results in 2021, thanks to the effort and commitment of all our employees. Becoming part of the Fox Group will allow us to build on that success. Over the coming years, there will be new opportunities to grow and develop the business”.

Fox Group dates back to 1932 and also includes Fox Brothers (Lancashire), Fox Properties, Hurt Plant Hire, Celplas, JJ O’Grady Ltd and Blackledge Plant Hire, and employs 620 people. 

 


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