Network Plus, a leader in the UK’s utilities and infrastructure markets, is delighted to announce the acquisition of Littlewood Group. 

Founded in 1996, Littlewood is an award-winning security and barrier fencing company with an extensive range of solutions that serve a variety of end markets including utilities, highways and national infrastructure projects such as HS2. Littlewood are trusted partners to the likes of National Highways, National Grid and the DIO.  

Littlewood is based in East Sussex and employs over 250 skilled professionals. The existing management team will remain with the business and deliver the next phase of growth. 

The acquisition will support Network Plus in achieving its strategic goal of being the market leader in the UK’s utilities and infrastructure sector, building upon existing strengths by cross-selling Littlewood services into the wider Network Plus client base.  

Kevin Fowlie, Network Plus Chief Operating Officer, says:  
“Littlewood is an outstanding company and will continue to thrive within the Network Plus family. The expertise of Littlewood’s employees will help us deliver even greater value to our customers, enhancing our service offering to include high security and other fencing solutions. These essential services are an area of growth in our markets and align strongly with our wider operations, adding value to both our utilities and transport operations.” 

Jon Hobden, Managing Director for Littlewood, adds:
“We are excited to become part of the Network Plus Group. This is an exciting new chapter for Littlewood, and I am confident that our combined strengths, relationships and expertise will help drive the business forward, delivering an even better service for our clients.” 

Network Plus delivers essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water and wastewater.