Churchill FileStore (trading as FileStore) sold to PHS

The workplace services company PHS headquartered in Caerphilly, Wales has acquired Southampton-based FileStore, a records management service provider.

PHS acquired FileStore to expand its records management division’s presence in the South East of England. This strategic move increased PHS Recordsmanagement’s storage capacity by 850,000 boxes and extended its services to regions including Hampshire, Wiltshire, West Sussex, Berkshire, Devon, Somerset, and Cornwall.

Founded in 1994, at the time of the transaction, FileStore specialised in the provision of data protection compliant records management services, including secure document storage; document retrieval, delivery and collection services; confidential destruction; scanning and electronic storage. The company served both the public and private sectors, including the NHS, local government, Ministry of Defence contractors, law firms, and financial services organisations. The PHS Group, established in 1963 specialised in hygiene-related services, including washroom, healthcare, and floorcare hygiene solutions. Over the years, the PHS Group has expanded its service offerings and market presence through various acquisitions, and in 2019, was itself acquired by Bidvest Group Limited a South African-based international services, trading, and distribution company. In 2023, PHS reported revenues in excess of £330 million.