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Small Consignments -Same Day Delivery
Timed Deliveries - UK Wide Collections

About us

1968

S & S Services established as a partnership by Jim Sanderson and John Stevens.

1970

Jim and Dorothy Sanderson take over management of the business, focusing on general transport and removal services.

1972

Increased business leads to Ken Sanderson, son of Jim and Dorothy, joining the business.  First new vehicle put on the road by S & S Services.  Company begins to establish a firm reputation for flexibility and quality.

1978

Continued growth prompts company move to premises in Tunbridge Wells and investment in the very first articulated truck. 

1979

David Sanderson, eldest son of Jim and Dorothy, joins the business.

1980-1985

Continued growth in part-load services and abnormal loads. 

1986

Further expansion prompts company move to Tonbridge, acquiring the current freehold site with improved road access and added facilities.  S & S Warehousing Services Ltd established to look after the warehousing/storage side of business.

1988

Work completed on offices, workshops and warehouse at new site.   

1990

Warehouse extended in line with growth and customer requirements.

1992

Further growth prompts construction of new 4500 pallet space racked warehouse. 

1995

Company becomes a shareholding member of the Palletline palletised distribution system to further expand the UK groupage operation.

Sayward & Sanderson International formed to carry out European transport operations.

1998

Further expansion on site to build a new two-bay workshop, two storey office block and extended parking facilities (completed 2000).

2002

European operation merged into S & S Distribution business 

2004

Group reorganisation results in establishment of S & S Distribution Ltd to look after all transport operations, and formation of S & S Warehousing Services to manage warehousing and property functions.

2004

Richard Ball (formerly with Tibbett & Britten) appointed as Managing Director. 

2005

Construction of new vehicle wash bay.

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