DERBYSHIRE, UK. April 24th, 2025 – Craner & Kirkman, one of the UK’s fastest-growing e-commerce prep and logistics companies, has officially moved into a new headquarters at Soloman Park, Ilkeston. The move marks a major milestone for the business, which has grown to over £500,000 in turnover in less than three years under the leadership of founder Tom Singleton.
Singleton, a former Account Director at Inspired Thinking Group (ITG) in Birmingham, left agency life after a decade to launch Craner & Kirkman. Originally started as a side hustle, the business now supports sellers across Amazon, Etsy, TikTok Shop, eBay, and Shopify — providing fast, reliable prep, storage, and fulfilment services.
A New Home for a Rapidly Scaling Business
The new facility at Soloman Park more than doubles the company’s operational space and allows Craner & Kirkman to meet growing demand from UK and EU-based sellers. With 24–48 hour turnaround times, personal account management, and tech-enabled processes, the team is focused on keeping things fast, transparent, and seller-friendly.
“We’ve built this business from the ground up — no outside funding, just good service and word of mouth,” said Singleton. “Moving into our new HQ gives us room to grow, but it also lets us keep raising the bar for e-commerce logistics.”
CK Logistics: A Key Differentiator
One of the company’s standout features is CK Logistics — Craner & Kirkman’s fully owned in-house transport division. By operating its own fleet, the company offers full control and reliability over deliveries to Amazon Fulfilment Centres.
“Most prep centres rely on third-party hauliers — we don’t,” Singleton added. “Our vans. Our drivers. Our timing. It means fewer delays, more control, and a better experience for our clients.”
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