Our History
Since 1968 we’ve been serving customers from countless different industries. Things change, but our commitment to great service remains. Here’s some of what we’ve been doing between the 1960s and the 2020s.
Business Acquired
Ken Knox acquires S&W Parcel Service with 6 box vans and 8 employees
1968
New Name
Ken Knox renames the company to SW Transport
1972
First Contract
A contract with Raychem is won. Today it's known as TE Connectivity
1974
Our First Facility
SW Transport opens an operating centre and storage facility in Swindon
1975
First Fulfilment Project
First pick & pack and storage operation with MS Plastics is established
1977
Expansion
SW Transport moves to a larger warehouse facility in Swindon and the company does business with most Swindon based companies
1980
The Big League
A contract with The Early Learning Centre Ltd is won
1982
2nd Generation
The 2nd generation of the Knox family, Richard Knox, joins SW Transport as a vehicle technician & Troax begins business with SW Transport
1983
Major Automotive Contract
SW Transport gains sequencing lineside fulfilment and warehouse contracts with Honda suppliers for vehicle production
1992
Warehouse One - 60k sqft
The company opens an additional warehouse in Chelworth, Swindon
1995
New HQ and Transport Hub
SW Transport opens the current head office in Cheney Manor, Swindon
1996
Big New High Street Name
A contract with Homebase is won
1997
20+ Year Relationship
The working relationship with Richard Burbidge (Archwood) begins
2002
The Birth of Our Network
SW Transport opens a new depot in Telford and puts first double-decker trailer into service
2003
Richard Knox Takes Charge
Mike Durham retires and Richard Knox is appointed Managing Director
2004
New Name, New Horizon
SW Transport rebrands as SW Group Logistics
2005
3rd Generation
The 3rd generation of the Knox family, Christian Knox, joins SW Group Logistics as a warehouse operator
2007
First Network Partner
The partnership with MSL Scotland is established
2008
Network Grows
SW Group Logistics' 3rd depot opens in Leeds and the solar power order picking and distribution contract with Segen UK is won
2011
Second Solar Customer
A contract with Midsummer Energy is won
2015
Expand Into Rail Sector
A storage and distribution contract with Knorr Bremse Braking Systems is won
2017
Our Depot “Diamond”
SW Group Logistics' 4th depot opens in Peterborough
2019
New South West Partner
The partnership with H.T Gardner Distribution is established
2022
Network Expands
The partnership with Alan Firmin is established
2023
New blood
Richard Knox is promoted from MD to CEO and Clive Oakley succeeds him as the new MD
2024
TODAY
