Ambient & Chilled Distribution
Dedicated and shared user transport
Storage & Warehousing
Ambient, chilled, and bonded warehousing
Pallet Networks
Pallet hubs in Scotland and the South West
Milk Collection & Distribution
Farm collections and transhipment across the UK
Specialist Transportation
Whatever you need to transport, we can support you
Food & Drink
Extensive experience in this fast paced industry
Retail
Fast, effective, and efficient supply chain solutions
Dairy
Milk transport from UK experts
Manufacturing
A robust and agile supply chain solution
Utilities & Energy
We understand the intricacies of these sectors
Forestry & Construction
A safe, efficient transport service
All Success Stories
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Brewdog
Logistics that keep our planet in mind
Amazon
Delivering a sustainable middle-mile solution
Arla
The reliability and service that matters
Garador
The secrets to a long-term logistics partnership
South West Water
Specialist skills for complete peace of mind
Tarmac
A reliable, compliant transport solution
Gregory Group Overview
Heritage, scale, and expertise you can trust
Our People
The right people with the right skills in the right place
Innovation
Always looking to the future by delivering visionary logistics
Sustainability
Leading the sustainability agenda in the logistics sector.
Our History
A strong heritage which spans over 100 years
Corporate Responsibility
Doing things the right way by helping guarantee a future
Latest News
The latest news from across Gregory Group
Our Brand Story
Four brands working together
Gregory Distribution
Delivering winning logistics solutions across the UK
Hayton Coulthard
A solid Scottish brand with a strong heritage
Craib
Widely known for a reliable service in NE Scotland
Pollock
Dependable transport in central Scotland
Gregory Distribution
Born in the South West and now delivering supply chain solutions across the UK for global brands.
Logistics solutions from seasoned experts
Gregory Distribution has been delivering visionary logistics for over a century. From our origins in Devon delivering coal by horse and cart we have a grown to be a leader in UK logistics.
Today we support hundreds of businesses in the transportation and storage of their goods. From the fast paced retail and dairy industries to the specialist sectors such as forestry and energy - our people are true experts who take away the hassle of supply chain management.
Our services
We have the experts, fleet, technology, and vision to ensure you always receive the very best logistics solutions for your business.
Our people
With 2,500 people, each with their own expertise, you know your logistics are in safe hands. They each recognise the value of relationships and it is this people-to-people ethic that makes our logistics solutions different.
We work with you - listening and asking questions - to ensure we understand your logistics needs and your company vision. With this complete picture, we tailor a logistics solutions that perfectly supports your business. But we don't stop there, we stay inquisitive, always looking for ways to add value and keep improving.
While the latest fleet and technology is a fundamental ingredient to excellent logistics solutions, it is our people that deliver service excellence.
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Our heritage
Logistics were first associated to the Gregory name in 1919. Today, the business remains in the family with the third generation at the helm. This is how we got there:
The start of the Gregory business in 1919
Archie John Gregory began the business by hauling coal from North Tawton station to the local wool factory with a horse and cart. Nine months later, he bought his first vehicle - a 2.9 litre Model T.
Our services expanded
In 1939 the fleet expanded into the transportation of livestock, meat, agricultural feed and fertilisers.
The second generation joins the business
In 1947, when Jack Gregory was 23, he left his job at the local bank and joined the family business.
Our first warehouse
Through the 50s Jack expands the business. New premises are required so Gregory moves to North Park, North Tawton in 1963 where the first warehouse is built.
The third generation joins the business
Jack retires in 1985 and John Gregory takes over the company with ambitious plans for growth.
The start of milk haulage
In 1994 the deregulation of the dairy industry provided an opportunity to become a significant ex-farm haulier. We were awarded milk contracts by the newly formed Milk Marque, collecting from 2,000 farms.
Introduce pallets to our routes to market
In 1998 Gregory becomes a member of Palletline and turnover reaches £38m.
A period of significant growth
Acquisitions through the 90s and 00s saw significant growth resulting in a turnover of £350 million, supported by a team of 2,500 people.
Centenary celebrations
In 2019 we celebrated 100 years of business with a visit from the then HRH The Prince of Wales.
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The bigger picture
In 2010 another strong brand called Hayton Coulthard entered into a joint venture with Gregory. Eight years later, Gregory acquired ARR Craib and in 2021 Pollock was also acquired.
Hayton Coulthard, Craib, and Pollock are Scottish businesses which have a rich heritage and strong brand reputation.
Together we are a national logistics company servicing over 300 businesses - both local and global. We have been built on reputation and continue to do business with the same partnership-led ethics that our founders initiated.
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You share the same drive for sustainable growth and reducing the impact on our planet. This, combined with the fact that people are central to what you do, makes us a very good business fit.
Michael Watchman, Head of Logistics, Yeo Valley
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