Bowker’s Knowsley Distribution Centre Achieves Prestigious AA BRCGS Certification

Bowker is proud to announce that its Knowsley Distribution Centre has been awarded the AA grade certification by the British Retail Consortium Global Standards (BRCGS). This milestone achievement underscores Bowker's unwavering commitment to excellence in food safety, storage, and distribution practices.

The BRCGS certification is a globally recognised standard that evaluates organisations on their adherence to best practices in quality, hygiene, and operational management within the supply chain. Securing the AA grade – the highest achievable – reflects the Knowsley team’s dedication to maintaining industry leading standards.

Commitment to Excellence

Bryan Mulvey, General Manager at Knowsley, said:
"Achieving AA BRCGS certification is a significant accomplishment and a testament to the hard work, expertise, and professionalism of our Knowsley team. This achievement demonstrates our commitment to delivering safe, high-quality services for our customers while ensuring we uphold the highest industry standards."

Supporting Industry Needs

Strategically situated in the Northwest, Bowker’s Knowsley Distribution Centre stands out as a versatile and highly specialised facility. In addition to its newly awarded AA BRCGS certification, the site also holds MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) accreditation, enabling the storage of pharmaceutical products in compliance with stringent industry requirements. This dual capability positions the centre as a trusted partner for both the food and pharmaceutical sectors, catering to clients with the most demanding regulatory needs.

Bowker’s AA BRGCS accreditation now extends across all four food grade facilities, showcasing their sustained focus on innovation, quality and industry standards. Their food grade warehousing portfolio reaches over 84,000 racked pallet locations with bulk storage space, strategically located along the M62 across the Northwest and Yorkshire.