Business Directory

Our ultimate vision: create game-changing opportunities for the world’s best companies.

The sole focus of our business is on moving goods through supply chains with critical efficiency and reliability. When we talk with customers, we want to know their most complex requirements and biggest challenges. The logistics processes that we engineer create faster, leaner, smarter supply chains tailored to those needs.

Our decades of experience in B2B and B2C verticals and our significant investments in innovation have put us in a strong position to capitalize on the tailwinds in our industry. These tailwinds include customer demand for advanced automation, the ongoing growth in ecommerce and the trend toward outsourcing supply chain services — all core competencies of GXO that set up our customers for success.

Logistics at full potential.

The HARTING Technology Group has been established for 75 years and is a leading global supplier of industrial connectivity technology for the three lifelines of data, signals and power. We supply solutions for the transportation, data transmission, energy, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, automotive and robotics markets.

HARTING are highly skilled at developing innovations which provide simple yet reliable solutions, designing robust, space-saving solutions for fast Ethernet, device connectivity and industrial cabling.

In addition, we develop components tailored to our customer’s specific requirements from our onsite manufacturing facility. By combining market-leading products with expertise, we can design, manufacture and test a wide range of bespoke products such as UL and CE marked cable assemblies, hoods, housings, and connectors.

Howdens was established in 1995 to provide trade customers with kitchens, joinery, and hardware products, which are available from local stock at depots across the UK, France, and Belgium. Starting with just 14 depots, there are now more than 750 locations supporting the trade achieve exceptional results for their customers. As a British manufacturer, we were founded on the principle that the business should be worthwhile for all concerned. That includes our customers, the homeowners they serve, the local communities we operate in, local and national charities, our large network of suppliers, our investors, and of course our people. Our commitment to these areas has led to many accolades, which include being voted in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to work for by the Sunday Times in 2020. We also hold a Royal Warrant by Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen to supply goods and services to Royal Households since 2015. And in 2020, the Mintel group named us as the UK’s number one supplier of trade kitchens.

Founded in 2003, i2 Analytical Ltd is one of Europe’s leading independent environmental testing companies providing its customers with a comprehensive range of analytical, monitoring and technical support services.

igus® is a leading international manufacturer of energy chain systems and polymer plain bearings. The family-run company is represented in 35 countries and employs over 4000 people worldwide.

With plastic bearing experience since 1964, igus® provides the right solution based on 100,000 products available from stock, with between 1,500 and 2,500 new product introductions each year. igus® operates the largest test laboratories and factories in its sector to offer customers quick turnaround times on innovative products and solutions tailored to their needs.

The company moto is “tech up, cost down,” at least one of these is true for the igus® products, if not they stop selling them. igus® has always had a strong “green” ethic and they have many green incentives such as the “Chainge Programme; an end-of-life recycling programme for energy chains. igus® also has heavily invested in the chemical recycling company Mura Technology. It is important that the carbon footprint is balanced.

Indica Automotive is a leading convertor of technical products specialising in NVH solutions for industry specific applications. We serve more than 400 customers from diverse industries all over the world.

With over 25 years of experience we specialise in providing technical solutions to our customers through constant improvement in our manufacturing processes, quality and serviceability.

We believe in our people and work alongside them to grow to their full potential.

We’re a market-leading 3PL specialising in high-quality order fulfilment and delivery services. ILG customers are mostly fast-growth premium brands, many in the beauty, fashion and wellbeing sectors. Our mission is to help them succeed.

Whatever the fulfilment needs of your business – whether you’re a global e-commerce brand or looking for a wholesale fulfilment partner – we go the extra mile to ensure your success.
 

IN’n’OUT Autocentres is a national MOT, service and car maintenance specialist with 29 autocentres across the UK. We provide an alternative to dealerships and independent garages through a convenient and transparent model with a while you wait vehicle maintenance solution.

With IN’n’OUT there is no need to leave your car with us for the whole day as we book hourly slots for while you wait MOT testing and car servicing. You can relax in our clean & comfortable customer lounge with free Wi-Fi, coffee, the latest magazines and a viewing window into our workshop as we have nothing to hide. Or just leave your car with us for the day and collect after work.

We are an accredited Which? Trusted Trader so you can have even more confidence that your car is being looked after by a reputable garage. We proudly have over 8000 customer reviews online with an average score of 4.6/5.

Brackmills employees are entitled to discounted pricing with 10% off repairs & 15% off servicing.

• MOT only £35 (worth £54) 
• Interim Service £118.15 (worth £139)
• Full Service £169.15 (worth £199)
• Major Service £228.65 (worth £269)
• MOT & Interim Service £139.40 (worth £184, when purchased separately)
• MOT & Full Service £190.40 (worth £244, when purchased separately)
• MOT and Major Service £294

To BOOK call our friendly booking team on 0333 247 9999 and mention “Brackmills Affiliate” to BOOK your slot and claim the discounted prices!

Intelligent Processing Solutions Ltd (iPSL) is a business process outsourcing (BPO) joint venture between Unisys, Barclays, HSBC and Lloyds TSB. As the Onshore End of OutsourcingTM, the company provides a variety of secure financial services back office support services in the U.K. and is the leading cheque processor. iPSL has the ability to operate efficiently and effectively across diverse technology platforms and client operating models to provide clearing services, including fraud detection and account services such as mailrooms, scanning & imaging, mandates management, refund of charges, onshore helpdesks and reconcilations management. We operate from a bank like control environment with more than 1500 employees across six UK sites.

In 2010 James and James changed everything. We took an old fashioned industry and reinvented fulfilment using the latest cloud technology. The result is a huge competitive advantage for our clients. In just six years James and James have become a disruptive force for change in the industry, operating a seamless global fulfilment service from three continents - and that’s just the start. 

Jewson is a leading national Builder's Merchant and building supplier with branches supplying products and services across the UK to meet the everyday needs of you, our trade customers. The network also includes specialist branches in Timber, Ironmongery, Landscaping and Glass.

The Partnership’s ultimate purpose is the happiness of its members throughout worthwhile and satisfying employment in a successful business.

Leading manufacturers in warm air heating, high efficiency condensating boilers and energy efficient domestic ventilation solutions. Johnson and Starley are totally committed to providing products with the highest efficiency and lowest emissions, whilst retaining our unrivalled reputation for quality, reliability and performance.

M-tek  BMW & Performance Car Specialists, Servicing by BMW trained technicians, Tuning and diagnostic work carried out using the very latest diagnostic equipment, A/C systems serviced and repaired ,MOT`s , Tyre fitting and wheel alignment, Courtesy cars available, Collection/Delivery service, Competitive rates.

Our operation offers sellers and buyers of cars, commercial vehicles, motorbikes and a plant of 18 physical auction centres, as well as the latest online sales channels. Before vehicles are offered for sale, our inspection, reconditioning and vehicle preparation services ensure that they are presented in the best possible condition, as demanded by professional buyers. A menu of mechanical assurance options also provides essential peace of mind in this fast moving market.

Maritime Transport is the UK's leading provider of integrated road and rail freight logistics, providing complete supply chain coverage through a range of services including container transport and storage, domestic distribution, warehousing, freight management, and truck sales.

Maritime Transport is the largest, privately-owned intermodal operator in the UK.
Established in 2001 under the leadership of owner and Executive Chairman, John Williams, the company has grown from small beginnings to a £450+million turnover, asset-rich business with over 40 sites, including a network of strategic rail freight terminals. 

Today, the company employs 3,000 skilled personnel across its sites, operates a state-of-the-art fleet of 2,000 Euro-6 trucks, and 50+ of the latest, advanced container handlers, which together form the backbone of its UK operations to provide customers with supply chain service, security, and choice for first and final miles. 

With 20 daily rail services saving an estimated 800 lorry moves per day, Maritime has a proven track record as an intermodal operator, developing and delivering low-carbon container logistics solutions, and pioneering the modal shift of UK domestic distribution from road to rail.

Northampton Container Depot
Maritime Transport Ltd.
42 Salthouse Road
Brackmills Industrial Estate
Northampton
NN4 7EX
t: 01604 660211
 

Mentfield Logistics Group is one of the world’s leading logistics and freight forwarding organisations. We specialise in sea, air and road freight and worldwide supply chain logistics for clients of all sizes.

A global, round the clock operation, Mentfield spans 18 international offices with an affiliate network in over 100 countries.

Working across all sectors including Electronics, Pharmaceuticals, Defence, Automotive, Fashion & Textiles and Food & Agriculture, we draw on over four decades of logistical experience and expertise.  Our clients include the world’s biggest brands, leading hi-tech companies, pharmaceuticals and mass-market perishable suppliers for household name supermarkets.

As one of the industry’s most forward thinking organisations, we operate with technology at the heart of everything we do. We’ve invested heavily in modular, customisable software which enables clients to view live shipments and track progress in real time. A dedicated account manager is also on hand to ensure your goods are professionally managed and your needs are seamlessly catered for.

We cover the entire spectrum of freight forwarding, including air, sea and road freight, customs clearance, warehouse & distribution, fulfillment and 3P Logistics. In addition, we negotiate exclusive contracts with the world’s leading air, sea and road carriers bringing exceptional value to our clients.

We build long-term relationships, reflecting our mission to offer exceptional value, service, safety and security for every client, every step of the way.

MERKAN-CIA has facilities all over Europe, all of which are duly equipped to provide our clients with a range of logistics services.

MERKAN-CIA aims to offer the client value through the provision of the required levels of service (for a minimum cost) and efficiency (by fulfilling objectives).

As injection moulders of small thermoplastic components, the size of our products is the only thing about us that is small. We're big on quality - an ISO9000 registered firm - enormously reliable, hugely responsive to your needs and our technical precision is impressive With the establishment of an efficient, responsive manufacturing capability and the production of high precision plastic mouldings as our mission, we have some three decades of experience and acclaimed service to our name. With one of the founding directors still managing the company, ours is a family business with all the traditional values that implies

Miswa Chemicals are an internationally recognized manufacturer of automotive products, distributing throughout the globe.

UK based, Miswa currently manufactures over 7 million litres of brake fluid per year and our POLYGARD label is well known in more than 40 countries.

Established in 1979, Miswa Chemicals Ltd is a family owned and operated manufacturing company that has made its reputation based on producing quality and value for money products and offering these in high quality, high profile packaging. Producing automotive aftercare and body repair products under the brand names POLYGARD and POLYTEC, more recently a range of homecare products has been successfully introduced under the Polygard Pavan, Kilit and Chirak labels.