Topspeed Timeline

Topspeed History – Key Timeline

This timeline outlines the key milestones in Topspeed’s development, from its founding in 1985 to its recent growth, sustainability achievements, and long-term ambitions.

1985

Topspeed is founded by Stephen Clegg. The business begins its journey in specialist courier services, with its first recorded delivery taking place in early February from Alderley Edge to Knutsford. With a reputation for reliability and consistency, the company grows organically.

Topspeed moves to Macclesfield in 1987 where it operates from various locations over the next 20 years.

1995

A Dangerous Goods service is launched, supported by a team of ADR-certified drivers.

2005 – Sarah Ginham-Clegg joins as Sales Manager. 2006 – Sales exceed £1 million. 2007 – Topspeed relocates to Poynton.

2010

Topspeed achieves ISO 14001 Environmental Management certification and begins securing ISO 9001 Quality Management accreditation.

2012 – Topspeed relocates to Knutsford and wins its first CCS framework contract. 2014 – Gillian Lockley joins and the Secure Operations Team launches.

2015

ISO 22301 certification for Business Continuity Management is achieved, strengthening operational resilience. Annual revenue exceeds £3 million.

2016 – Topspeed secures CCS framework places and Gillian Lockley becomes Business Manager. In 2017 Gillian Lockley becomes Finance Director and in 2018 ISO 27001 certification is achieved and a new CCS contract is secured. In 2019 The Operations Hub relocates to Winsford and Gillian Lockley becomes Managing Director.

2020

Topspeed launches carbon accounting, supports the UK COVID-19 testing response at scale, and expands warehousing, pick-and-pack, and next-day delivery services.

2021 – Topspeed secured further CCS framework appointments. 2022 – electric vehicles and ISO 13485 certification were introduced, the business continued to grow and invest. 2024 – Topspeed grew over 200 employees and vehicles, with electric mileage exceeding diesel for the first time. 2025 – Topspeed celebrated 40 years in business, alongside recognition for its sustainability progress.

2026

Topspeed’s sustainability efforts were recognised with the King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development, alongside renewed Crown Commercial Service contracts and a further four-year place on the RM6354 Courier, Distribution, Storage and Specialist Solutions framework.

Looking ahead

Topspeed aims to operate a fully electric van fleet by 2027 and achieve Net Zero by 2040, supported by continued investment in infrastructure, reporting, and operational improvements.

Topspeed News

News Archive

Topspeed Receives Green Rating Following ONR Transport Inspection

Topspeed to Exhibit at the SRP Annual Conference 2027

Topspeed officially receives The King’s Award for Enterprise – Sustainable Development

What Our Customers Say?

Having worked with Topspeed over the last 10 years, they have become a valued partner for our business and the services we provide to our customers, often built into our frameworks as a service offered. A friendly and responsive service, allowing us to transport all manner of samples, equipment, and instrumentation within the UK and overseas. Their depot at Winsford has brought a lot of training in-house to cater for the ADR legislation and having in-house servicing team for the fleet means reduced time for vans being out of use. Long may it continue.

We had experienced issues with our existing supplier and needed to look for an alternative solution. I and a colleague had used Topspeed previously, so we made contact. The service we receive is excellent. The team keeps us frequently informed of ETAs, chases approval documentation, has handled changes to collection and deliveries at very short notice and is always friendly and helpful on calling. Topspeed has been particularly accommodating with several recent jobs and has bent over backwards to deliver on time

Please could I take this opportunity to thank Topspeed and its drivers for providing us with this reliable service. Your team have never grumbled about having to take the detour to another site and always seem to arrive every morning at the lab cheerful. Please pass on our thanks to them all.