BRCK Group buys H. S. Jackson & Son: durability and capex notes for project teams
Reviewed by Joe Ashwell
First reported on The Construction Index
30 Second Briefing
Construction materials distributor BRCK Group PLC is acquiring fencing manufacturer H. S. Jackson & Son for £15m plus £4.9m for land and property, expecting the deal to be earnings enhancing in the first full year. Jacksons, founded in 1947 and headquartered in Ashford with additional sites near Bath, Chester and an Autogate Systems unit in Bolton, designs and installs timber and steel fencing, acoustic barriers and access control for critical national infrastructure, schools and high-security sites. Its proprietary Jakcure timber treatment and steel systems both carry 25‑year performance guarantees, relevant for long-life perimeter and security specifications.
Technical Brief
- Jakcure-treated timber fencing is warranted 25 years specifically against rot and insect attack.
- Steel fencing systems are sold with a 25‑year stated service life guarantee for corrosion and durability.
- Product portfolio includes acoustic barriers, relevant for railway, highway and industrial noise mitigation schemes.
- Autogate Systems in Bolton adds automated gate and access control capability for secure perimeter interfaces.
- Operational footprint spans Ashford HQ plus manufacturing/installation sites near Bath and Chester, supporting national deployment.
- End‑use mix covers critical national infrastructure, schools, government-backed schemes, commercial and premium residential perimeters.
Our Take
Acquiring a long‑established 1947-founded manufacturer in Ashford, with distribution into areas such as Bath, Chester and Bolton, gives BRCK Group immediate UK-wide reach, which is strategically useful as many of our other infrastructure ‘Product’ pieces still feature regional specialists without national coverage.
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