Fox Group has announced the acquisition of B&W Plant Hire & Sales.
by Rory Butler / December 13, 2022
The Lancashire firm said the “ground-breaking deal” will bolster its market position with the addition of extensive plant, machinery, market knowledge and depots.
B&W has warehouses in Blackburn, Keighley, Northwich and Southampton, and an annual revenue of around £17 million.
The acquisition, assisted by Close Brothers Group, adds B&W’s hire fleet of more than 2,500 items to Fox Group.
B&W MD, Andrew Partington will retain his role following the acquisition by Fox Group.
“B&W has a strong reputation with solid family values and a fantastic team who are passionate about their customers, which is aligned with the Fox Group culture,” said Fox Group CEO, Paul Fox.
“The acquisition of B&W adds a large amount of plant items to our already significant fleet of plant, tippers, specialist compact equipment and bulk haulage.
“The geographical spread of B&W’s depots also extends the reach of Fox Group, increasing our already extensive footprint across the UK.”
If you enjoyed this article, we also recommend Inside Hanson’s acquisition of Mick George Group
