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<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\nBut the \u00a324m turnover contractor ran into problems working on Galliford Try\u2019s Carlisle Southern Link Road project which it exited late last year leaving it with liquidity problems.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nL-R: Kirk Taylor, Andrew Tinkler and Darcie Rae from Svella<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The new-look Cubby Group also brings in parts of Svella\u2019s growing portfolio, including the telecoms, plant hire, transport and accommodation arms it acquired from failed contractor nmcn four years ago. Svella has since added a rail consultancy and EV infrastructure specialist Aberla to the fold.<\/p>\n
The expanded Cubby Group structure comprises:<\/p>\n
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Core units<\/strong>: Cubby Construction, Civils, Joinery, Utilities, and Plant Hire<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Associated acquisitions<\/strong>: Briscoe Construction, Finlaysons Contracts, Laidlaw Building and Scaffolding<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Energy and rail<\/strong>: Aberla Energy, Avidrail<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Support services<\/strong>: Enviro Skip and Enviro Hire<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\nBacked by Svella\u2019s wider operational platform, the Cubby Group is now aiming to extend its footprint across the north of England, southern Scotland and the Midlands.<\/p>\n
The new group employs around 350 people and is targeting long-term growth in renewables, utilities, rail and infrastructure.<\/p>\n
Executive chairman Tinkler confirmed the group is aiming to grow revenues to over \u00a350m by the end of May 2026.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\nHe said: \u201cThe acquisition of Cubby and the \u00a312m investment will deliver stability and underpin our long-term growth strategy.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe new Cubby Group brings together complementary expertise and gives customers a wider service offering and improved efficiencies.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tinkler added: \u201cWe\u2019re focused on unlocking the business\u2019s potential through operational improvements, investment in people, and hands-on management.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cubby Group now operates from multiple bases including Carlisle, Jedburgh, Galashiels, Selkirk, Carnforth, Warrington, Chesterfield and Birmingham.<\/p>\n
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