Our History

Our story is one of a family business that has evolved into one of the pharmaceutical sector’s most commercially-successful enterprises. Read more here…

History

Sigma was founded by a family team over 40 years ago and family is still central to its operation. Its notion of family extends to all 500 members of its staff, and everyone works together to achieve the company’s vision.

From warehouse operators to delivery drivers to telesales representatives, every individual that works within the business has helped to take it from strength-to-strength and is valued for their contribution to the company’s ongoing success.

Timeline

1982
Sigma logo from 1982

Sigma co-founded (by brothers Bharat and Manish Shah – HQ in Watford)

1996

OPD launches (signalling the beginning of business diversification)

2003

Acquisition of first pharmacy retail outlet in Northwood

2003

Official opening, Sigma House, Watford

2009

Sigma hosts first ever annual conference overseas in Mombasa, Kenya

2016
2016 Logo

Sigma brand refresh (signalling the success and future ambition of the company)

2018
HD House official opening

HD House official opening

2018

Sigma invests in infrastructure and introduces automation

2019
Bharat Shah is awarded CBE

Bharat Shah is awarded CBE by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

2021

New 2nd generation management team put in place

2022
Sigma’s first satellite depot, Sigma South opens

Sigma’s first satellite depot, Sigma South opens

2024

New Sigcare Premises Opening

2024

Sigma wins Next Generation category at the Asian Business Awards 2024

Values & Mission

Everything we do is underpinned by a set of core values, which guide us as we strive to achieve our central mission. Find out more here.

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News & Blog

For all the latest news on our company developments and events please visit our News page.

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0800 358 4427

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cs@sigmaplc.com