1904
Our founder Silvanus William Wreford (nicknamed Ben). He started the business with a single horse and cart. Within 12 months he doubled the size of his enterprise. By the outbreak of World War One he had a fleet of horses, carts and 11 drivers.
1919
Silvanus (Ben) bought the companies first motorised vehicle after the end of the first world war.
1947
The company continued to grow from strength to strength. Our horse and carts were replaced by motorised vehicles from this point.
1952
We opened our first warehouse on Ransome road, Northampton.
1953
Shortly after finishing with the use of horse and cart our fleet grew to 10 motorised vehicles.
1979
Wreford’s started our light haulage group called Woodview, a branch off of the main business.
1980
Our now Chairman Michael William Wreford, stepped up and assumed the role of MD in 1980 after many years of working within the family business.
2004
We celebrated our 100 year anniversary. Our fleet had grown to over 80 vehicles.
2012
Wreford’s moved to their own brand new purpose build premises with workshop and ATF lanes.
Today
We are a Strong group of companies with 3 warehouses and an extensive fleet of over 80 vehicles, we continue to evolve and expand as a successful business 118 years on.
"The Wreford empire is still very much in family hands, run by successive generations since their humble beginnings over a century ago"