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Arco is a UK and Ireland safety specialist that supplies personal protective equipment (PPE), workwear, cleaning and hygiene products, and workplace safety training and services to businesses across industries including construction and the public sector. The company sells third-party and own-brand products and offers expert safety advice, with operations spanning the UK, Europe and North America.

Founders & leadership

GB
Guy BruceChief Executive Officer
DC
Dan CarrChief Financial Officer

Investors · 1

Companies House · registry record

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Registered name
ARCO LIMITED
Company number
00133804
Status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
6 Feb 1914
Registered office
1 Blackfriargate, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU1 1BH
Nature of business (SIC)
46420 — Wholesale of clothing and footwear46760 — Wholesale of other intermediate products82990 — Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Previous names
ASBESTOS & RUBBER CO. LIMITED (THE) (1914–1981)
Accounts
last made up to 30 Jun 2025 · next due 31 Mar 2027
Confirmation statement
last made up to 15 Apr 2026 · next due 29 Apr 2027

Current officers · 3

  • Hollie Haeney — secretary, appointed 31 Aug 2024
  • Guy Robert Bruce — director, appointed 1 Dec 2022
  • Daniel Arthur Edward Carr — director, appointed 19 Sept 2023

Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 11 Oct 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Frequently asked questions

What does Arco do?
Arco is a UK and Ireland safety specialist that supplies personal protective equipment (PPE), workwear, cleaning and hygiene products, and workplace safety training and services to businesses across industries including construction and the public sector. The company sells third-party and own-brand products and offers expert safety advice, with operations spanning the UK, Europe and North America.
Who are Arco's investors?
Arco's investors include H.I.G. Capital.