Hurt Plant Hire rebrands to Fox Brothers (Leyland) Ltd
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 a group of over 650+ employees across 15 sites.
Founded in 1932, STELLEX Capital Management acquired a majority stake in Fox Brothers in September 2024, helping transform the company into a fully integrated, circular economy construction materials solutions business.
The rebrand brings Hurt Plant Hire fully under the Fox Group identity, creating a unified brand that reflects the company’s shared values, expanded capabilities, and ambitious vision for the future.
“This rebrand marks a proud milestone in our journey,” said Paul Fox, CEO of Fox Group. “Hurt Plant Hire has been a valuable part of our Group since 2020. Bringing it under the Fox name is not only the natural next step but a strategic move that supports our continued growth, strengthens our market presence, and delivers greater value to our customers.”
Key benefits of the rebrand include:
- Stronger, Unified Brand Identity: Aligning under the Fox Group name simplifies communication and reinforces the company’s reputation for quality, reliability, and innovation.
- Expanded Services and Resources: Customers now benefit from the combined expertise, fleet, and infrastructure of one of the UK’s most experienced and capable plant hire and construction service providers.
- Legacy and Leadership: The rebrand honours Fox Brothers’ century-long heritage while also recognising the important contributions of Hurt Plant Hire as part of that legacy.
Since the acquisition in 2020, Hurt Plant Hire has continued to operate with the same dedication to service and quality that earned its reputation. Now, as part of the wider Fox Group, the business is even better positioned to meet the evolving needs of contractors, developers, and infrastructure projects across the country.
The rebranding is effective immediately, with all services, personnel, and operations continuing under the Fox Group brand.