Across New Zealand, Australia and Fiji the Fulton Hogan name can be seen plastered on diggers and trucks – making it a name synonymous with infrastructure development.
Jules Fulton and Bob Hogan started the business in 1930s with a contract to fix potholes and today the business turns over about $3 billion and employs more than 5500 workers.
Family member Jules Fulton Junior retains a close connection with the business as the civil construction company’s stakeholder relations group executive manager, while Bob Fulton remains on the board, having worked in various roles for the company since 1991.
Today the business is headed by Cos Bruyn who came in as group chief executive late last year. He returned to Fulton Hogan after a 14-year absence, replacing Nick Miller.
Fulton Hogan has recently trialled turning oil containers into roads under a new project with Christchurch International Airport. The recycled waste plastic is incorporated into asphalt and is part of the company’s drive toward sustainable practices.