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The Company was established in 1919 when William Bowker used his war gratuity to buy the first vehicle. He began making local deliveries in East Lancashire earning a reputation for a pioneering spirit and an innovative approach to industry's needs. It wasn't long before he'd assembled one of the largest fleets in the area. The General Strike of 1926 became the catalyst for further expansion when he began making the first overnight trunks to London carrying record consignments of fruit from Liverpool Docks to the markets of Covent Garden. The Company continued to prosper until 1949 when they were nationalised along with the rest of the UK Haulage Industry but continued to trade as warehousing keepers. In 1954 a change of government brought a swift and welcome reversal of the situation and de-nationalised the industry. William Bowker bought back a number of vehicles, and it wasn't long before they were once again at the forefront of the UK Haulage Industry. In 1961, Bowker took their first steps into Europe moving carpet tufting machines to Holland which attracted a lot of interest from UK manufacturers in the process. The new service led to unprecedented levels of freight being moved by road to the continent and with business booming, Bowker opened its depots in Hull in 1973 and Zeebrugge shortly after in 1976. The Company diversified its activities in 1984 with the acquisition of Clock Garage in Accrington - the authorised BMW dealership for East Lancashire, and today, its Retail Motor Division incorporates the BMW and Mini Dealerships in Preston and Blackburn, Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Dealership in Preston,Maserati Dealership in Ribble Valley and its latest acquisition BMW Motorad Dealership in Southport, which has relocated to its new purpose built site in Preston. In November 2016, Bowker completed the purchase of Potter Logistics' warehousing and distribution operations at Ripon, York, Selby, Knowsley and Droitwich. Like Bowker, Potters are a quality driven operation and in recognition of their high ...
Country/Area ：United Kingdom
Company Email ：k.baron@bowkergroup.co.uk
Industry ：Vehicles & TransportationIndustrial Services and AccessoriesTransportationElectrical Equipment & SuppliesFreight & Logistics Services
Company address ：Holme Rd, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6BP, United Kingdom
Company website ：*****
Company phone ：+44 1772628800
Established ：1919
Company Revenue ：$117,317,000
Number of employees ：297
SIC Code ：42421
NAICS Code ：48484
Main Products ：Bolton Haulage & DistributionRochdale Haulage & DistributionSustainable logisticsPreston Distribution CentreWigan Haulage & DistributionGerman Import & Export Road Haulage SolutionsDoncaster Distribution CentreDroitwich Distribution CentreInternational Road Transport ServicesBelgium Import & Export Road HaulageRochdale Distribution CentreKnowsley Distribution CentrePreston Haulage & DistributionSelby Distribution CentreBlackburn Haulage & DistributionAir freight & Deep Sea ShippingItalian Import & Export Road HaulageDutch Import & Export Road HaulageCustoms ClearanceTrack OrderRipon Distribution CentreHull Distribution CentreDangerous Goods Safety Advisor
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Q1: What is the address of W.H. Bowker Ltd's registered office?
A1: The address of W.H. Bowker Ltd's registered office is Holme Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston PR5 6BP.
Q2: What types of products does W.H. Bowker Ltd offer in terms of warehousing and storage solutions?
A2: W.H. Bowker Ltd offers a range of products including Chemical Warehousing (COMAH), Battery Storage & Warehousing Solutions, Food Grade Warehousing, Pharmaceutical Warehousing, FMCG Logistics & Warehousing, Customs Bonded Warehousing, and more.
Q3: In which industries does W.H. Bowker Ltd operate?
A3: W.H. Bowker Ltd operates in various industries including Transport & Distribution, North West, Transport & Distribution Preston, Transport & Distribution Bolton, Transport & Distribution Wigan, Transport & Distribution Blackburn, Transport & Distribution Rochdale, North Yorkshire Warehousing, North Yorkshire Hazardous Transport, International Transport, Belgium Import & Export Road Haulage, Dutch Import & Export Road Haulage, Italian Import & Export Road Haulage, German Import & Export Road Haulage, and French Import & Export Road Haulage.
Q4: What services does W.H. Bowker Ltd offer in terms of transport and distribution?
A4: W.H. Bowker Ltd offers a range of services including Transport & Distribution, Hull Haulage & Transport Solutions, Palletline UK Transport & Distribution, North West, Transport & Distribution Preston, Transport & Distribution Bolton, Transport & Distribution Wigan, Transport & Distribution Blackburn, Transport & Distribution Rochdale, North Yorkshire Warehousing, North Yorkshire Hazardous Transport, International Transport, Belgium Import & Export Road Haulage, Dutch Import & Export Road Haulage, Italian Import & Export Road Haulage, German Import & Export Road Haulage, and French Import & Export Road Haulage.
Q5: What is the contact information for W.H. Bowker Ltd's Doncaster Distribution Centre?
A5: The contact information for W.H. Bowker Ltd's Doncaster Distribution Centre is 01772 628800, DN8 4HF Thorne, Doncaster, United Kingdom.
Q6: How can customers request a quote from W.H. Bowker Ltd?
A6: Customers can request a quote by contacting their local centre or by using the "Request a Quote" option on the company's website.
Q7: What is the phone number for W.H. Bowker Ltd's customer service?
A7: The phone number for W.H. Bowker Ltd's customer service is 01772 628800.
Q8: How can customers get in touch with W.H. Bowker Ltd's team?
A8: Customers can contact W.H. Bowker Ltd's team by visiting their local centre or by emailing enquiries@bowkergroup.co.uk or calling 01772 628800.
A1: The address of W.H. Bowker Ltd's registered office is Holme Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston PR5 6BP.
Q2: What types of products does W.H. Bowker Ltd offer in terms of warehousing and storage solutions?
A2: W.H. Bowker Ltd offers a range of products including Chemical Warehousing (COMAH), Battery Storage & Warehousing Solutions, Food Grade Warehousing, Pharmaceutical Warehousing, FMCG Logistics & Warehousing, Customs Bonded Warehousing, and more.
Q3: In which industries does W.H. Bowker Ltd operate?
A3: W.H. Bowker Ltd operates in various industries including Transport & Distribution, North West, Transport & Distribution Preston, Transport & Distribution Bolton, Transport & Distribution Wigan, Transport & Distribution Blackburn, Transport & Distribution Rochdale, North Yorkshire Warehousing, North Yorkshire Hazardous Transport, International Transport, Belgium Import & Export Road Haulage, Dutch Import & Export Road Haulage, Italian Import & Export Road Haulage, German Import & Export Road Haulage, and French Import & Export Road Haulage.
Q4: What services does W.H. Bowker Ltd offer in terms of transport and distribution?
A4: W.H. Bowker Ltd offers a range of services including Transport & Distribution, Hull Haulage & Transport Solutions, Palletline UK Transport & Distribution, North West, Transport & Distribution Preston, Transport & Distribution Bolton, Transport & Distribution Wigan, Transport & Distribution Blackburn, Transport & Distribution Rochdale, North Yorkshire Warehousing, North Yorkshire Hazardous Transport, International Transport, Belgium Import & Export Road Haulage, Dutch Import & Export Road Haulage, Italian Import & Export Road Haulage, German Import & Export Road Haulage, and French Import & Export Road Haulage.
Q5: What is the contact information for W.H. Bowker Ltd's Doncaster Distribution Centre?
A5: The contact information for W.H. Bowker Ltd's Doncaster Distribution Centre is 01772 628800, DN8 4HF Thorne, Doncaster, United Kingdom.
Q6: How can customers request a quote from W.H. Bowker Ltd?
A6: Customers can request a quote by contacting their local centre or by using the "Request a Quote" option on the company's website.
Q7: What is the phone number for W.H. Bowker Ltd's customer service?
A7: The phone number for W.H. Bowker Ltd's customer service is 01772 628800.
Q8: How can customers get in touch with W.H. Bowker Ltd's team?
A8: Customers can contact W.H. Bowker Ltd's team by visiting their local centre or by emailing enquiries@bowkergroup.co.uk or calling 01772 628800.
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