McCarthy Group

What McCarthy Group does

McCarthy Group, operating legally as McCarthy Distribution Limited, is a privately held, family-run logistics and warehousing provider established in 1950 and headquartered at a £3 million purpose-built facility on Wrexham Industrial Estate, North Wales. The company serves UK businesses requiring palletised freight transport, food-grade storage, and distribution, with primary customer segments in food and beverage manufacturing, packaging companies, and importers using the Port of Liverpool. Core offerings comprise general haulage (24/7/365 operations, vans to 60-pallet drawbar vehicles), BRCGS AA accredited warehousing across 60,000+ sq ft and 13,000+ pallet spaces, consolidation services for 1-26 pallets with sliding-scale pricing, and network distribution via shareholder membership in Pallet Track and Partnerlink Overnight, providing UK, Ireland, and Europe reach.

The business monetises through transaction-fee haulage (full load, groupage, network) and managed-services warehousing/contract packing, with quote-based pricing for haulage and unit pricing for consolidation. Its technology layer is built on satellite-tracked fleet operations, EDI links for automatic order import, online proof-of-delivery scanning, and a warehouse management system providing live stock balance access to customers. The company holds BRCGS AA status continuously for over 10 years (one of the first UK firms to receive a 10-year retention certificate), OF&G organic food storage accreditation, and ISO 9001-aligned quality management, which together form a regulatory-quality moat for food-grade and organic product handling.

Commercially, McCarthy targets enterprise and mid-market customers through direct sales supplemented by network referrals and an in-house customer service function running structured review meetings and OTIF reporting. The customer base spans Tetra Pak (operating the UK Distribution Centre), Wipak UK (three-year packaging film storage contract), Cable Services Group (customer since 2006), British Quinoa, JM&D, Clwyd Compounders, and Rectella. Growth is being driven by warehouse capacity expansion (£1M extension, 2023), organic food and contract packing capabilities, fleet renewal (£600K, 2022), and a Commercial Director-led plan targeting £15M+ turnover and 30 new jobs.

Name

McCarthy Group

Legal name

McCarthy Distribution Limited

Website

https://mccarthy-group.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

McCarthy Group is a family-run UK logistics and BRCGS AA accredited warehousing provider in Wrexham, offering 24/7 haulage, 13,000+ pallet food-grade storage, and palletised distribution to enterprise and mid-market customers across food, packaging, and importing sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics and Warehousing Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload (484122)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Dry Van (General Freight) TL Carriers (TLADADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pool Distribution / Multi-Stop LTL Carriers (TLADAEAF)

Keywords

• Haulage services
• Warehousing services
• Freight distribution
• Logistics solutions
• Contract packing

Headquarters

HQ city

Wrexham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Haulage Services: General haulage services operating 24/7, 365 days a year. All vehicle sizes operated from vans to maximum capacity 60 pallet drawbars. Delivery options include Full Load, Groupage and Network Solutions.
2. Warehousing Services: BRCGS accredited, food grade warehousing on racked and block stacked basis. Services include container unloading, order picking, palletising, shrink wrapping and banding, and contract packing. Additional £500,000 spent on forklift trucks and racking.
3. Consolidation Services: Consolidation service for 1 pallet to 26 pallets with sliding scale pricing. Customers pay only for space used on vehicle.
4. Network Distribution: Membership in Pallet Track and Partnerlink Overnight networks enabling next day delivery, economy services, timed deliveries, and tail lift services throughout UK, Ireland and Europe.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

McCarthy Group provides integrated haulage, warehousing, and distribution services for palletised freight across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. The company operates a fleet ranging from vans to 60-pallet drawbar vehicles, offers BRCGS-accredited food-grade warehousing with 13,000+ pallet spaces at its Wrexham facility, and delivers consolidation, full-load, and network distribution solutions 24/7, 365 days a year.

Product overview

McCarthy Group is a logistics and distribution company providing an integrated service portfolio combining haulage, warehousing and distribution solutions. The core offerings include General Haulage (24/7/365 operations), Consolidation Services (1-26 pallets), and Network Distribution through Pallet Track and Partnerlink. Warehousing Services provide 60,000+ sq ft of BRCGS accredited food-grade storage with contract packing capabilities. Supporting these core services are Customer Services (in-house team with OTIF reporting) and Fleet Services (vans to 60-pallet drawbars). Technology infrastructure includes Transport Technology (satellite tracking, EDI links, proof of delivery scanning) and Warehouse Management Systems (live stock access, barcode scanning, automated reporting). The company operates from its Elm Point facility in Wrexham with a focus on food-grade and organic food storage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Haulage Full-service haulage handling vehicle sizes from vans to 60-pallet drawbar vehicles, offering Full Load, Groupage, and Network Solutions delivery options for businesses across the UK.
• Consolidation Service Pallet consolidation service for shipments of 1 to 26 pallets, where customers pay only for the space used on the vehicle, offering cost-effective options for smaller shippers.
• Pallet Track Network Distribution Network membership providing next day and economy palletised freight services across UK, Ireland, and Europe, including timed deliveries, Saturday delivery, and tail lift services.
• Partnerlink Overnight Network Membership in Partnerlink Overnight palletised freight network enabling flexible distribution for quarter, half, and full pallet deliveries with next day and economy services throughout the UK, Ireland, and Europe.
• Warehousing Services BRCGS-accredited food-grade warehousing on racked and block-stacked basis, providing 13,000+ pallet spaces, container unloading, order picking, palletising, shrink wrapping, banding, and contract packing.
• Customer Services In-house dedicated customer service team providing on-time-in-full (OTIF) delivery performance reporting, problem resolution, and structured review meetings for all clients.
• Fleet Services Fleet of vehicles from vans to 60-pallet drawbar vehicles, all equipped with satellite tracking and safety camera systems to support 24/7 transport operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% accuracy during annual warehouse audit (Tetra Pak)
• +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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• A N RichardscoreOthers · 1 January 2005Family-run truck supplier from Froncysyllte, near Llangollen. McCarthy has purchased 100 trucks from AN Richards over nearly two decades of collaboration. Latest purchase of five TG3 MAN tractor units at £120,000 each represents £600,000 investment. AN Richards employs 47 local people and provides total transport solutions including sales, hire, MoT, and accident repairs.
• Pallet TrackcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMcCarthy Group is a member and shareholder of the Pallet Track palletised freight network. Through this membership, the company offers next day delivery (10am, mid-day, standard), Saturday delivery, economy service, timed deliveries, and tail lift services throughout the UK, Ireland, and Europe. Received Platinum Award 2025 for outstanding delivery performance and 20th Anniversary Shareholder Member Award.
• Partnerlink OvernightcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMcCarthy Group is a member of the Partnerlink Overnight palletised freight network, providing flexible distribution for quarter, half, and full pallet deliveries with next day and economy services throughout the UK, Ireland, and Europe.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CEVA Logistics UK: Global contract logistics and freight management operator with significant UK warehousing and transport operations. Comparable on integrated warehousing + distribution model and food/retail verticals, though much larger and broader portfolio.
• DHL Supply Chain UK: UK arm of the global 3PL incumbent, offering warehousing, transport and contract logistics across all major verticals including food and packaging. Overlaps with McCarthy on BRCGS-acquired storage and distribution work but operates as part of a much wider portfolio.
• XPO Logistics UK: Major UK and European contract logistics and freight transportation provider with warehousing and shared-user distribution capabilities. Broad incumbent that competes with McCarthy for larger enterprise contracts.

Direct peers

• Culina Group: UK logistics and warehousing operator with temperature-controlled and ambient storage plus a national distribution network. Comparable to McCarthy on integrated haulage + warehousing model and food-grade customer base.
• Eddie Stobart Logistics: One of the UK's most recognised palletised freight, warehousing and distribution operators. Highly comparable to McCarthy on core services (full load, groupage, contract warehousing) and customer mix, though operating at materially larger scale and national footprint.
• The Pallet Network (TPN): UK and Ireland palletised freight distribution network with shareholder/depot members offering next-day and economy services. Directly comparable to McCarthy's network distribution model.
• Howard Tenens Logistics: Privately held UK logistics provider offering warehousing, distribution and palletised freight services across multiple sites. Direct peer for ambient storage, contract packing and shared-user distribution of the type McCarthy operates from Wrexham.
• Wincanton: UK-focused 3PL providing warehousing, transport and contract packing services across multiple verticals. Direct competitor for BRCGS-acquired ambient storage and distribution contracts of the type McCarthy wins with Tetra Pak and Wipak.
• Palletways: Pan-European palletised freight network with a UK member base. Closest network-based comparable to McCarthy's Pallet Track/Partnerlink membership model, competing for the same SMB palletised freight customer pool.
• NFT Distribution (NFT): National UK distribution, warehousing and e-fulfilment operator with shared-user and dedicated fleet services. Direct competitor for groupage, shared-user warehousing and palletised distribution work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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