About Us
Barron Wood Distribution (bwd) is a privately owned transport management company that has been providing flexible, top quality transport solutions to customers since 1993.
The combination of our dedicated fleet and a tried and tested asset light logistics model is designed to simplify and reduce your workload. We work with trusted, long-term partners to offer a flexible, scalable, cost-effective and reliable solution to your transport needs.
Our transport management teams will take care of all of your transportation needs – wherever, whenever and however you need our services. We are proud of our 99.3% OTIF delivery record and are committed to continuous improvement across the business to directly benefit our customers.
Barron Wood Distribution Company History
Barron Wood Distribution was formed by John and David Fairbrother in 1993 on their family farm in Tarleton, Lancashire. After working for a number of years at other transport companies across the North West of England, the enterprising brothers saw an opportunity to set-up their own business delivering fresh produce throughout England.
bwd Company Timeline
1993
Formed in 1993 by brothers John and David Fairbrother, with the support of their sister Lucy.
1995
bwd operated from the family’s farmhouse on Church Road, Tarleton. £1m sales reached this year.
2002
Established Scotland office.
2010
bwd Preston relocated to a new larger purpose built office to accommodate the growth of the business. £20m sales achieved this year.
2013
International transport division created.
2015
We reach our target with £50m sales achieved. We created a construction division to offer customers mechanical offload capabilities.
2019
We reach £75m in sales, with over 155 staff employed over both sites.
2022
Commenced development of new purpose built offices to house over 450 staff.
2025
Forecast sales of £100m.
Corporate and Social Responsibilities
Barron Wood recognises the corporate and social responsibilities it has to all of its employees, customers, and the wider community. The company is committed to conducting business that achieves sustainable growth and fulfils all legal and moral obligations.
The bwd Approach to CSR
The company aims to achieve its business objectives in a responsible manner, recognising the economic, social and environmental impacts of its activities.
Whilst the formal reporting of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is relatively new to the business, the company has been providing initiatives and cost-effective solutions to its customers for many years.
The concept of providing CSR is fully integrated into the long-term strategic approach for the business; thus reducing waste, improving the welfare of staff and engaging with the local community are paramount.
The company’s innovative approach to the logistics industry and most of all the strength and wealth of experience throughout its workforce provide the foundations needed to deliver a successful and sustainable CSR strategy.
