Hadfields Transport

What Hadfields Transport does

Hadfields Transport is a privately held UK specialist transport and logistics provider, founded in 1906 and headquartered in Manchester. The company operates a single 4.2-acre site with a 70,000 sq ft warehouse as a centralised hub, serving customers across the UK with a fleet of 50+ purpose-built vehicles ranging from 3.5-ton Luton Transits to 45-foot articulated trucks with 2.7-metre tail lifts, alongside approximately 70-75 employees. It focuses on white glove delivery, installation, and warehousing for high-value and delicate goods, organised around four specialist verticals: commercial refrigeration equipment transport, catering equipment transport, gaming logistics (arcades, casinos, entertainment), and general warehousing with managed storage and distribution services.

The company's technology stack consists of a bespoke internal database integrated with Webfleet for real-time route optimisation, vehicle tracking, postcode heat mapping, proof-of-delivery documentation, and direct electronic order upload, exposed to customers through dedicated portals that surface reporting, performance metrics, and delivery confirmations. The fleet operates to Euro 6 emission standards under a five-year renewal policy and is serviced by main dealers, with a registered waste carrier licence and WEEE directive compliance enabling recycling of redundant equipment and packaging in partnership with recycling affiliates at the Manchester hub.

Commercially, Hadfields monetises through quote-based transaction fees for specialist transport and white glove delivery services, managed services fees for warehousing and storage, and multi-year contractual relationships with enterprise customers. The go-to-market is sales-led and direct, with strategic partnerships to manufacturers, distributors, supermarkets, hospitality operators, gaming venue owners, and food service wholesalers, supported by a single point-of-contact model. The company is currently led by Managing Director Scott Langridge, who succeeded long-tenured owner David Hammond in 2021, and underwent a brand refresh in 2024.

Name

Hadfields Transport

Legal name

Hadfields Transport

Website

https://hadfieldstransport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hadfields Transport is a UK specialist white glove logistics provider offering nationwide transport, installation, and warehousing for commercial refrigeration, catering, and gaming equipment, serving manufacturers, distributors, and operators from a centralised Manchester hub with a bespoke fleet and warehouse.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialist Transport and Logistics

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

High-Value / Fragile Bulky Goods Delivery (Art, antiques, pianos) (TLAAAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Site Delivery, Installation Support & On-Site Supervision (Door-to-Site) (TLACAIAM)

Keywords

• Specialist transport services
• White glove delivery
• Refrigeration logistics
• Warehousing services
• Gaming equipment transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Specialist Transport Services: Premium white glove delivery services for refrigeration equipment, catering equipment, gaming logistics, and other specialist goods. Includes 1-man and 2-man delivery, tail lift delivery, installation, and setup services.
2. Warehousing Services: Over 70,000 sq ft of modern, secure storage space with advanced racking systems, mezzanine floors, barcoding for stock monitoring, and 24/7 security. Services include storage, distribution, and combined warehousing and transportation solutions.
3. White Glove Delivery Services: Premium delivery including careful handling, transport, installation, and full operational setup of high-value or delicate items. Beyond standard curbside delivery.
4. Environmental Services: Registered waste carrier services including responsible handling of redundant or obsolete units through recycling affiliates, WEEE directive compliance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hadfields Transport is a UK specialist logistics provider offering white glove delivery, installation, and warehousing for high-value, delicate, and complex goods. Core services cover transport and installation of commercial refrigeration, catering, and gaming equipment, supported by a 70,000 sq ft secure warehouse facility and a fleet of 50+ purpose-built vehicles operating nationwide from a single Manchester hub.

Product overview

Hadfields Transport is a specialist white glove delivery and logistics company operating a unified service platform that combines premium transport services with warehousing capabilities. The core portfolio consists of four specialist transport verticals (Refrigeration Equipment Transport, Catering Equipment Transport, Gaming Logistics, and Specialist Transport Services) underpinned by Warehousing Services and White Glove Delivery as cross-cutting service offerings. The company utilises a custom database integrated with Webfleet for fleet management and customer portals, with all services characterised by hands-on personal approach and premium handling standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Refrigeration Equipment Transport
• Catering Equipment Transport
• Gaming Logistics Secure white glove delivery and precise installation of arcade and casino equipment including penny pushers, pinball machines, basketball games, and driving simulators for arcade centres, casinos, and entertainment complexes.
• Warehousing Services
• Specialist Transport Services
• White Glove Delivery Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Average vehicle age of 4 years ensures high reliability and minimal downtime
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Recycling AffiliatessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with recycling affiliates to handle redundant or obsolete units responsibly at the Manchester hub. Partners ensure compliance with WEEE directive and Environment Agency guidelines.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• XPO Logistics: Global contract logistics and last-mile provider with white-glove home delivery for bulky goods — a broader incumbent that competes for the same enterprise customers seeking specialist equipment handling.
• Pickfords: Established UK removals, storage, and specialist transport incumbent with broader consumer and commercial offering — competes for the same bulky-goods customers but at greater scale and with a wider portfolio.
• NFT (Nationwide Freight Transport): Major UK refrigerated distribution specialist with temperature-controlled fleet and warehousing — overlaps with Hadfields' refrigeration vertical but operates at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• White & Company: UK removals and storage specialist with commercial and high-value moves — directly comparable service mix to Hadfields' specialist transport operations.
• Cadogan Tate: UK-based specialist in fine art, antiques, and high-value goods logistics with white-glove handling, installation, and secure storage — directly comparable to Hadfields' specialist delivery model for fragile, high-value equipment.
• Bishop's Move: UK specialist removals and storage operator with nationwide coverage, white-glove handling, and warehousing — competes in the same bulky-goods specialist segment as Hadfields with overlapping customer needs.
• Reed Boardall: One of the UK's largest temperature-controlled transport and storage providers, directly overlapping with Hadfields' refrigeration equipment transport vertical.
• Abels Moving Services: UK specialist mover handling commercial relocations, IT logistics, and high-value equipment transport — overlaps with Hadfields' white-glove specialist delivery and installation service.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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