Langley Holdings
Clarke Chapman, the specialist materials handler, today announced that it has acquired the assets of locomotives builder Clayton Equipment Ltd.
Going forward, the company will be known as Clayton Locomotives Ltd and continue operations from the same premises in Burton-on-Trent from 8th January, 2026.
Stephen Plant, managing director of Clarke Chapman commented:: “We are delighted to have completed the purchase of Clayton, the business compliments Clarke Chapman‘s rail activities perfectly. Both companies were for many years part of Rolls-Royce in the past and are now reunited under Langley ownership”
Steve Gretton, managing director of Clayton Locomotives said “I would like to congratulate Langley Holdings on the successful acquisition of the assets of Clayton Equipment Limited. This marks an important milestone and presents a strong platform for future growth. We very much look forward to developing the Clayton business and to playing our part in the continued success of Clarke Chapman as part of the wider Langley group. This acquisition represents a positive step for the business; its customers, its suppliers and its people, and we are excited about the opportunities ahead.”
About Clarke Chapman
Clarke Chapman Ltd is a prominent British heavy engineering firm headquartered in Gateshead, in the north east of England, since 1864. The company specialises in bespoke materials handling and lifting solutions for mission-critical sectors such as nuclear , defence and rail. Formally a Rolls-Royce company, Clarke Chapman has been a subsidiary of Langley Holdings plc since 2000.
About Clayton Locomotives
Clayton has been building locomotives in Burton-on-Trent, England, since 1931. The company has supplied its iconic locomotive to over 60 countries. Formerly a subsidiary of Roll-Royce, its bespoke locomotives and haulage equipment are renowned for their innovative technology, durability and low-maintenance in demanding environments such as mining, sugar plantations, tunnelling, metro, and mainline railways.
About Langley Holdings
Langley Holdings plc is a privately owned, global engineering and industrial manufacturing group headquartered UK. The company was founded in 1975 by its current Chairman and CEO, Anthony Langley, and remains 100% family-owned. The group generates approximately €1.5 billion in annual revenue and employs over 5,000 people worldwide across more than 90 subsidiaries. It operates through three main divisions: Power Solutions, Print Technologies, and Other Industrials. www.langleyholdings.com
