Our 75 Year History
Tippet-Richardson was founded in 1927, with its primary goal to provide high quality residential and commercial moving services in the Toronto area. The two founding partners were Basil Tippet and C.A. Richardson.

Using a rented warehouse and one van, the new company commenced operation on the highways as an independent operator moving furniture. At that time the bulk of their business was to and from the U.S., Ontario and Quebec. Back then there was no Canadian highway into Western Canada, and in order to make its western deliveries, the company was required to travel through the U.S.

In 1934, the two partners separated, and Basil Tippet bought his partner out. He was the major shareholder until 1944, when the Naylor brothers, Russell and Walter, bought in and became vice-presidents. Russell Naylor had been with the company since it first began, in the role of Operations manager.

These were exciting times. In 1947, the first experimental trips were being made into Western Canada using the new Canadian highway. In the 1950's, the company expanded into Hamilton, Ottawa, Stratford and Waterloo, Ontario. Mr. Tippet died in 1959, leaving the Naylors to continue operating and expanding Tippet-Richardson.

Russell Naylor's sons, Peter and Bruce, entered into the business in the late '50's and early '60's respectively. The '60's saw more expansion, bringing locations in Trenton, Pembroke and North Bay, Ontario.

The '70's brought new acquisitions including Anderson Van & Storage in London, Ontario and King Moving & Storage in Calgary, Edmonton and Fort McMurray, Alberta. Russell Naylor passed away in 1976, leaving his sons to continue his legacy.

The '80's saw increased growth and development. Expansion into Business Records, Special Products and Overseas Moving helped propel the company forward. An office was opened in San Jose, California, and thus T-R Inc. was formed. In 1987, one of the oldest Canadian moving companies, The Windsor Truck & Storage Company, established in 1880, was purchased in Windsor, Ontario. Other acquisitions included an office in Vancouver, B.C. and Maritime Moving & Warehousing in Halifax, N.S., Saint John and Oromocto, N.B.

The first four years of the 1990's saw Tippet-Richardson down size in response to changing government purchasing trends and a number of offices were sold, closed or amalgamated with others.

In 2001, a new branch was opened in Montreal, Quebec and Fisher Express Lines, established in 1871, was purchased in Toronto.

Here we are embarking on a new legacy of growth and success, which includes 75 years of service.