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Fox group celebrates double award at Truckfest
Fox Group marked its first-ever appearance at Truckfest with a double award win after making a major impression at Truckfest North West.
After years of wanting to take Fox to Truckfest, CEO Paul Fox and the team went all-in for the company’ s debut, creating a showcase that celebrated its fleet, its people, history and its longstanding connection with the transport industry.
Part of the stand was dedicated to Harold‘ Barney’ Fox, Paul’ s grandfather who established Fox’ s core company values that are still a cornerstone of Fox Group today. The HF symbol used on the vehicle branding today is a tribute to‘ Barney’ and his huge influence on the business.
The weekend proved a huge success, with Fox taking home Best Showcase Stand as well as Best Kept Super Truck for its distinctive Peterbilt 379.
The Fox stand featured an impressive selection of vehicles from across the fleet, including a Scania S770 T Cab, Scania 164, Scania sweeper, two Scania eight-wheel tippers, a Scania R560, Scania R590 V8 and the awardwinning Peterbilt 379.
Visitors were able to get up close to the vehicles throughout the weekend, with children invited to climb into the cabs and have their photograph taken. Fox also provided free Polaroid photographs as keepsakes, alongside giveaways including caps, sunglasses, T-shirts, hi-vis clothing, water bottles, pens and notepads.
The stand was designed to be as welcoming as possible, giving visitors the opportunity to meet the people behind Fox Group, learn more about the business and experience some of its most recognisable vehicles first-hand.
The event was a genuine team effort, with CEO Paul Fox joined by colleagues from across the business, including the transport team, drivers, machine operatives and office staff.
A Fox Group spokesperson, Caroline Hurt, Managing Director of Fox Leyland, said:“ This was our first Truckfest and what an achievement. What started as a tiny idea grew into something the whole team could get behind, and seeing our stand come to life over the weekend made us incredibly proud.
“ A huge thank you to everyone who visited us, shared their photos and posts on social media, and helped make the weekend what it was. We’ d also like to thank the Truckfest team for putting on such a fantastic event.”
For Fox Group, which has its roots dating back to 1932 in Blackpool, exhibiting at Truckfest provided an opportunity to celebrate an industry that remains at the heart of the business.
Truckfest brings together hauliers, fleet operators, manufacturers, suppliers, drivers and truck enthusiasts, with everything from working fleets and customised trucks to classic, vintage and American vehicles on display.
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