Knowsley Distribution Centre

GDP Pharmaceutical warehousing, MHRA accredited with 18,000 racked pallet locations. Upper-tier COMAH site with VMD Wholesale Dealers, AMI and Human Pharmaceutical API Licenses.
Upper Tier COMAH Site
240 Vehicles & 500 Trailers
MHRA Accredited
CILT's Top 30 Logistics Service Provider
AA BRCGS (BRC) Status
Knowsley achieves highest food grade accreditation.
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Upper-tier COMAH warehousing in Knowsley, Merseyside

Bowker’s Knowsley Distribution Centre is an Upper Tier COMAH site and holds a MHRA VMD Wholesale Dealers Licence, an AMI Licence and a Human Pharmaceutical API License. Additionally, our Knowsley site has been accredited AA BRCGS (BRC) status for food grade warehousing. The warehouse operation, consisting of 18,000 pallet locations, adheres to Good Distribution Practice (GDP).

The site holds a variety of pharmaceutical products for human and animal treatment. These products include bulk raw materials/ingredients, over the counter (OTC) medicines and pharmaceutical packaging for leading UK manufacturers and who retail around the world.

The site employs a Quality Assurance team to ensure full regulatory compliance; the operation is supported by industry leading technology to ensure full stock visibility and end-to-end traceability.

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Bowker Knowsley Distribution Centre

Key features of our Knowsley Distribution Centre

  • MHRA accredited
  • BRCGS Satus
  • Human Pharmaceutical API Licence
  • VMD Wholesale Dealers' Licence
  • Good Distribution Practice (GDP)
  • Temperature controlled
  • Humidity monitored
  • Upper Tier COMAH
  • 18,000 pallet locations
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Transport & Distrubution

With over 240 vehicles and 500 trailers, operating throughout the UK, Bowker have the capacity and operational flexibility to meet your specific requirements. Our extensive experience in providing innovative supply chain solutions ensures a fast, efficient and cost effective service with end to end transparency.

  • UK-wide next day distribution
  • ADR transport
  • European transport
  • Shareholder members of Palletline
  • Founding members of Hazchem
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FAQ's


We can store ambient food grade products, such as finished goods, raw materials, ingredients & packaging.

Firstly, we get to understand the customer requirements and the products. Our team of specialists will devise the best plan and come to an agreement with the customer, whether slight relocation of goods within the warehouse is required or dedicated storage.

Our fully comprehensive customer portal allows you to have complete 360-degree view of your goods, so you can keep track of inventory & call off any product as and when is necessary.

Sustainable Transport


Bowker's have continuously invested in latest technology throughout their history, their partnership with Volvo has been built on innovation and sustainability. In the past 12 months, we have invested heavily on Electric Rigid & Aero vehicles, utilising latest developments in technology.

Contact us

Email us at enquiries@bowkergroup.co.uk, call us on 01772 628800 or complete our quick form.

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Knowsley’s distribution centre is proud to be supporting Mind throughout 2025!

Every year, each of Bowker’s distribution centres nominate a charity to support for 12 months. The charities are chosen by the site’s employees, based on causes and charities that will make a difference locally.

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