1894
Founded in South East London by Harry Phillips
1946
Handed down to JF Phillips. (Second generation).
1947
Phillips Brothers Wood Shavings balance sheet after the second world war.
1979
Phillips became Phillips Brothers with S.J. and A.P Phillips with the third generation taking over. The main business focuses deliveries to shops (butchers and pets).
1982
Business emphasis changes as Phillips buy a baling machine and the transport changes to articulated lorries to cope with new business direction in the equestrian sector.
1983
The fourth generation joins Phillips Brothers. Paul Phillips (1983), followed by Jane Phillips (1986) & Ian Phillips (1995)
1991
Acquire another Company Jack Smith in Essex in 1991 and plan expansion.
The woodshavings market collapses the industry and many businesses are left with stock at less than the retail price.
1994
1994 Relocate to Maldon, Essex
1998
Gain ISO 9001 in 1998
2000
Phillips Brothers introduce spreading of initial lays into poultry farms.
November 2012
Installation of New Automated Baler – Introducing Environmental Enrichment Play Bale
January 2013
Relocation of Business to Raydon, Ipswich
April 2014
Launch of SoftShred – Phillips brand for wood fibre – 100% Clean recycled wood
June 2015
Awarded by Family Business United – ‘Family Business of the Year (East Anglia) 2015
July 2015
Rhys Knapp joined team – Phillips Brothers now in its 5th generation
September 2015
The official retirement of third generation.
March 2016
Major investment in Willems automated baler & robotic arm, Aetna Wrapper. Improvements in output & product quality.
February 2017
Additional investment Cormall Bale Breaker & dust filter system for processing chopped straw. Major improvements to quality, & increased production output
June 2019
Phillips Brothers are proud to be celebrating 125 years of providing high quality horse and poultry bedding across the Southeast of England
July 2019
Double Award Winners
Trade Supplier of The Year at The National Egg & Poultry Awards
Family Business of The Year at The Suffolk Business Awards
