A market leader

H.W. Coates' core market is the warehousing and distribution of packaged chemicals. We are the market's leading independent operator and serve most of the major names in global chemicals and pharmaceuticals.

Our strength is our ability to take the long-term view. We have built up the business over fifty years and have invested at every stage in the highest quality vehicles, leading edge IT and freehold property. The business remains debt-free and ready to support innovation to serve our customers better - witness our leading role in the Hazchem Network.

This website offers a snapshot of us doing our job; [for customers wanting to access our client log-in, click here].

Snapshots of Coates

A 44-tonne Volvo articulated lorry with automatic gearbox, digital tachograph and ADR specification - fully compliant with Euro 4 emissions regulations. One of 100 in the fleet.

The store above is a new 2,600 sq. m purpose built chemicals warehouse. This is at our Newmarket depot - a top tier COMAH site - one of five COMAH warehouses in H.W. Coates.

We link our operations through a 100-workstation WAN, running linked warehouse-distribution and administrative systems. This provides high efficiency, accuracy and customer visibility, allows fully flexible pricing and ensures we stay at the forefont of industry development.

News. Responsible Care is the chemical industry's commitment to continual improvement in HSE performance. And we're delighted that the CBA has named HW Coates the Winner of the 2011 Logistics award. We're proud of this award because we're proud of what we do, safely and efficiently, every day.