Johnsons 1871 is a long-established, family-run institution headquartered in Knutsford, Cheshire. Originally founded by Joseph Johnson as a glass and china dealer, the firm famously evolved by using horse-drawn carts for coal delivery in winter and home removals in summer.
Today, the company operates as a nationwide "complete moving and installation partner". Its blue-chip client roster features major UK organisations such as:
- Public Sector: The NHS and BBC Cymru Wales.
- Corporate & Retail: Barclays, npower, B&Q, and The Co-operative
On January 28, 2026, Steve Muncaster and Andrew Poxon of Leonard Curtis were appointed as joint administrators of Johnsons 1871 Ltd. The appointment was formally noted on February 3, 2026.
Following the appointment, the administrators moved rapidly to execute a sale to Amer Logistics Ltd. This "pre-packaged" style transition ensured that the historic brand did not cease trading, preventing the loss of 155 years of heritage and avoiding 150 immediate redundancies.
CAPA have been appointed to carry out a rates audit over the UK wide based depots.
