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Our History

 S. J. Bargh Ltd. began in 1935
 

The journey began when Sam Bargh began a small business transporting milk in churns (kits) from local farmers to Libby’s dairy. Sam and his wife Jessie ran the business from their home at Rye Close, Claughton.

The business grew and around the time of Sam's death in 1961 moved to TNT Garage, Caton, a venue with plenty of space and good facilities for a workshop and offices.  As the business grew more people were employed and a managing director, Mr. John Gott, was appointed. He ran the business well and passed his knowledge on to the young Stuart Cornthwaite who joined the company as a trainee fitter in 1970. It was around this time that the company branched out into General Haulage and Warehousing. During this period and up to his death in 2001 Sam’s son Ronnie Bargh was the Chairman.

In 1975 the business significantly changed when the milk churns were replaced with tankers. These were managed and maintained at TNT Garage.

In the early 1990's the milk industry experienced a major change when the Milk Marketing Board ceased operation and the milk business became privatised. This meant that the battle was on for hauliers to compete for the work of transporting the milk for a variety of customers. It was at this time, 1995, that Stuart Cornthwaite became MD. Through reputation, reliability and competitive pricing the company built an excellent relationship with its customers ensuring a successful future.

In 2009 the business expanded to Endon and Chester when the Weaver business was purchased. This brought new staff, customer and opportunities.

Today in 2011 our once spacious offices at TNT Garage are bursting at the seams and a new future lies ahead at the new site on Caton Road, Lancaster where our workshop has now been relocated.  The small business Sam started in 1935 now employs over 300 people and runs approx. 170 vehicles.

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