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Fox Group
Oct 3, 2023
We’re Finalists!
We are delighted to announce that we have been named Finalists in the Wyre Business Awards for the ‘Chamber Low Carbon’ Category. We are beyond proud to be named as finalists and can’t wait for the awards ceremony.
Fox Group
Jul 18, 2023
Lancashire County Council visit Fox Group Railhead
Following on from Fox Group opening the Leyland railhead in January 2023, Lancashire County Council paid them a visit to witness the unloading of a freight train on Tuesday 20th June 2023. The railhead was reopened on Monday 9th January 2023, with the first train arriving from Tunstead at 22:42, loaded with aggregates. The Freightliner train held 1,800 tonnes of
Fox Group
Jun 30, 2023
Non SME of the Year – Winners!
We are beyond proud to have received the ‘Non SME of the Year’ Award at the Lancashire Business Environment Awards by Chamber Low Carbon. Entering the awards ceremony as Finalists in the Community Engagement Awards category and stepping out as winners of another award was a huge surprise which we are extremely delighted about.
Fox Group
Jun 19, 2023
Fox on the Mersey!
Another pin on the map June of 2023 sees us continuing our geographic expansion with our latest move into Liverpool. We are delighted to have taken over Tarmac’s Newton Road site to expand our recycling and tipping operations. Moving into the Liverpool region allows us to continue the development of partnerships with local authorities, as well as expanding our reach
Fox Group
Jan 13, 2023
Fox Group reopen Leyland Railhead
This week, Fox Group began their expansion into rail, with the opening of their railhead at Leyland, Lancashire. The railhead sidings, which were initially built in 1953, were relayed in 2018 and utilised by Network Rail for storage during the Blackpool electrification scheme. The takeover and opening of the railhead by Fox Group has been in the works for over
Fox Group
Dec 12, 2022
Tipper Operator of the Year!
Tipper Operator of the Year! We were proud to have been crowned winners of the Tipper Operator of the Year Award at the Thompsons Tipper Awards, what an achievement!
Fox Group
Dec 12, 2022
Northern Tipper Operator of the Year!
We were absolutely delighted to have been announced the winner of the Northern Tipper Operator of the Year award at the Northern Rewards on behalf of Transport News! We are unbelievably proud of all the team, thank you so much!
Fox Group
Oct 17, 2022
Our most exciting introduction yet…
Introducing our brand new Scania T-Cab in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. Featuring a beautiful tribute on the side, with images of the queen, the T-Cab is definitely one of the most stunning wagons in our fleet.
Fox Group
Sep 17, 2022
Construction Business of the Year Award – BIBAs 2022!
Fox Group crowned Construction Business of the Year at the BIBAs, 2022 On Friday 16th September, Fox Group were crowned Construction Business of the Year at the BIBAs 2022 ceremony. The BIBAs awards, by North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, are extremely prestigious awards, and the group are beyond proud to have been crowned winners. Last winning the award
Fox Group
Aug 1, 2022
Fox Group are expanding
Fox Group are expanding, with the recent takeover of the Midland Site Services yard in the West Midlands. The new base furthers our already national presence by allowing us to offer haulage services across the West Midlands from the base in Willenhall. The newest depot expands on our current service area, creating a new base with the capabilities of providing
Fox Group
Jun 7, 2022
Fox Group on a charge: the UK’s first electric tipper trucks enter operation in the North West
“Family-owned Fox Group is championing the transition from diesel to battery electric heavy trucks, with the introduction of two new Volvo FE Electric tippers into its fleet – the first of their kind to be delivered anywhere in the UK.” The pair will operate from the Leyland depot on the Enterprise Business Park, where charging infrastructure has been installed to
Fox Group
May 11, 2022
Fox Group’s Latest Acquisition
Fox Group – Latest Acquisition May 11th, 2022 – Fox Group have acquired the Blackpool based Woods Waste Ltd, the latest addition to their portfolio of companies. Paul Fox of Fox Group, commented, “We have a very strong longstanding relationship with Woods Waste and them becoming part of our Group makes perfect sense. They are a successful family run business,