We began as a small, family-run company in Hoylake on the Wirral, supplying stationery and office supplies to local businesses. Today with 8 dedicated divisions, 3 branches and a team of over 90 people, we’re one of the largest single source business providers in the UK. With a turnover in excess of £13m, we aim to help businesses save time and money through consolidated purchasing, underpinned by a desire to provide the very highest levels of customer care.
David Heaton Fielding establishes a small stationery company, Heatons Stationery Ltd, providing office supplies at competitive prices.
The business moves to bigger premises to meet the needs of its rapidly growing customer base, establishing a firm foothold in the North West.
Continued expansion fuels the need for another office move, relocating to Lairdside Technology Park in Birkenhead. The business name changes to Heatons Office Solutions, better reflecting the growing range of services now on offer, including office furniture.
A dedicated division is established offering a range of Print & Design services. It rapidly becomes one of the fastest growing divisions, with many customers ordering their print and promotional gifts along with their office products.
By acquiring both Lakeland Office Point and Lakeland Business Systems in Penrith, followed by the stationery division of Integrity Office Supplies, the business establishes a home in Cumbria.
The Workwear division is born, supplying customers with protective clothing and PPE, as well as a range of personalisation options including embroidery, heat sealing and screen printing.
The acquisition of McGregor’s Office Supplies in Macclesfield establishes a location in Cheshire, which is later followed by the purchase Webber Office Solutions in Rhyl, strengthening customer service and delivery teams in Wales.
All branches come together under the unified name of Heatons, with each site gaining access to improved resources and infrastructure.
A production facility is built at the Merseyside Head Office to support the rapid growth in Workwear & PPE. The new embellishment suite provides quicker lead times and greater control of the personalisation process. Our Cumbrian branch relocates to a larger premises within the Gilwilly Industrial Estate, to better serve its customers in Penrith and the surrounding areas.
The Cheshire team move from the site in Macclesfield to a larger premises in Congleton, further enhancing the service for local customers.
The business rebrands under the trading name of Heatons Group with a new name and logo. The business continues to evolve and diversify with the aim of becoming the “go-to” supplier for customers across a range of 8 dedicated divisions.