L&R Storage

What L&R Storage does

L&R Storage (trading name of HW Coates Ltd, part of HW Coates Holdings) is a UK secure document storage and records management operator founded in 2000 and headquartered in Lutterworth, Leicestershire. The company provides off-site document archiving across roughly 500,000 sq ft of warehousing distributed over seven UK regional facilities, plus a recently acquired London/South East presence through The Hill Company. Core services include physical document storage, document scanning and digitization, confidential shredding with Certificate of Destruction, tape/disc/media storage, and a specialist insolvency services line for insolvency practitioners.

The underlying technology stack is operationally focused rather than software-led: every client box is barcoded to enable tracking, retention management, and GDPR-compliant destruction; regional client login portals support order placement, retrieval requests, and account management; and a newly constructed fire-rated facility enhances physical security posture. The company is ISO certified and aligns with BS EN 15713 standards for secure document handling and destruction. Distribution is sales-led through direct regional offices, a Quick Quote web enquiry path, and dedicated account managers for enterprise clients.

Commercially, L&R generates revenue predominantly through recurring subscription billing for storage volumes on monthly cycles, supplemented by transactional fees for retrievals, scanning projects, and shredding, plus professional services revenue from insolvency engagements. Customers span healthcare (HC-One, The Priory, GP surgeries), legal and professional services (Knights), food manufacturing (Warburtons), and a broad long tail of UK SMEs and enterprises requiring GDPR-compliant records management. Growth has been driven both organically and through an active 2026 acquisition program (Wensleydale Storage Solutions, Box-It Humberside's archive portfolio, and The Hill Company).

Name

L&R Storage

Legal name

HW Coates Ltd

Website

https://landrstorage.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

L&R Storage is a UK secure document storage and records management operator with 500,000 sq ft of warehousing across seven regional facilities, serving healthcare, legal, manufacturing, and SME clients with archival storage, scanning, shredding, and insolvency services under an ISO-certified, GDPR-compliant framework.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Records and Document Storage Services

NAICS

Other Warehousing and Storage (49319), General Warehousing and Storage (493110)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Document & Records Storage (Physical Archives) (TLALAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Records Storage (Commercial/Enterprise) (TLALALAA), Secure & Vital Records Storage (Fireproof, Disaster-Recovery, Chain-of-Custody) (TLALALAI), Healthcare & Medical Records Storage (Hospitals, Clinics) (TLALALAD)

Keywords

• Secure document storage
• Records management services
• Document scanning digitization
• Confidential shredding destruction
• Media and tape storage

Headquarters

HQ city

Kidderminster

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Document Storage Services: Core recurring storage services offering secure off-site document archiving with collection, storage, and retrieval capabilities. Revenue generated through storage fees based on space/volume utilized, with additional charges for retrieval and delivery services.
2. Document Scanning: Secure document digitization services providing collaborative digital access to archived information.
3. Confidential Shredding: Secure disposal of confidential documents with Certificate of Destruction, typically charged per collection or weight.
4. Tape, Disc & Media Storage: Specialized storage for tape, disc, and media documents requiring specific environmental conditions.
5. Insolvency Services: Compliant storage and analysis services for insolvency practitioners, including secure document management during insolvency proceedings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

L&R Storage provides secure off-site document storage, document scanning/digitization, confidential shredding with Certificate of Destruction, specialized tape/disc/media storage, and insolvency practitioner services. The company operates 500,000 sq ft of warehousing across seven UK regional facilities under a barcode-tracked retention and destruction system that supports GDPR and BS EN 15713 compliance. Services are sold on custom monthly contracts to UK businesses requiring compliant physical and digital records management.

Product overview

L&R Storage offers a unified suite of document management services centered around secure physical storage, with complementary digital services. The core portfolio includes Document Storage (500,000 sq ft of warehousing), Document Scanning (digitization), Confidential Shredding (secure disposal), Tape/Disc/Media Storage, and Insolvency Services. The company has pursued an active acquisition strategy, integrating The Hill Company (London/South East), Wensleydale Storage Solutions (North Yorkshire), and Box-It Humberside's archive portfolio to expand its national network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Document Storage

Quantifiable outcome

• Significant financial savings through off-site storage vs maintaining own facilities
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Hill CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026L&R Storage acquired The Hill Company as a sister company serving London and the South East. This acquisition extends L&R's geographic coverage to the South East region, adding a facility in West Thurrock, Essex. The Hill Company continues to operate under its own brand while benefiting from L&R's resources and infrastructure.
• Wensleydale Storage SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026L&R Storage acquired Wensleydale Storage Solutions, an established records management provider based in North Yorkshire. This acquisition supports L&R's growth strategy and expands their Northern England presence.
• Box-It HumbersideminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Box-It Humberside's archive storage portfolio was transferred to L&R Storage's Northern facility, strengthening the company's network in the North East region.
• HW Coates HoldingscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerL&R Storage is trading as HW Coates Ltd and is part of HW Coates Holdings group, indicating a parent-subsidiary corporate structure within the broader HW Coates group of companies.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Iron Mountain UK: Global leader in records management with extensive UK operations providing physical storage, digital transformation, and data management. Competes with L&R for enterprise contracts but operates at vastly greater scale with broader service portfolio.
• Shred-it (Stericycle UK): Major UK confidential shredding and document destruction service provider, now part of Stericycle. Overlaps with L&R's shredding services and competes for enterprise compliance-driven contracts.

Direct peers

• Crown Records Management: UK-based records management provider offering secure document storage, scanning, and confidential shredding services. Directly comparable mid-market competitor with similar geographic coverage and service mix.
• Box-It UK: UK document storage and records management company with regional facilities. Direct competitor - notably L&R acquired Box-It Humberside's archive portfolio in 2026, evidencing direct competitive interaction.
• Dawson Group Records Management: UK records management operator offering document storage and related services. Comparable regional competitor with similar enterprise client base and service offerings.
• Access Records Management: UK records management provider offering secure document storage, shredding, and digital services. Comparable mid-sized competitor serving similar enterprise and SMB customer segments.
• Citadel Secure Storage: UK-based secure document storage provider serving business clients with off-site records management. Comparable mid-market operator focused on secure physical archive storage.
• Restore plc: UK's largest records management and document storage company offering secure physical storage, scanning, and shredding services across multiple regions. Most direct competitor given comparable service portfolio, UK-wide infrastructure, and enterprise customer focus.
• EDM Group: UK records management and digital transformation specialist offering physical document storage alongside scanning and digital archiving services. Comparable mid-sized operator with overlapping service lines.

Regional players

• Vital Records Management: UK records management specialist providing physical storage and scanning services. Comparable niche operator with similar offerings but typically smaller regional coverage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/l-r-storage
• Xx.com/landrstorage

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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