We are looking to expand. If you are reading this as the owner of a Removals and/or Storage company and you wish to retire, or just get under the wing of an ·up and coming· group then please get in touch - ask for Matt F or email on matt@moversandstorers.co.uk
25th November 2011
The Girls have got their way!!!! M&G Transport now have a facebook page. More details to follow......... Mand G Transport Create your badge
23rd November 2011
M&G hosted, developed and managed the Packer of the Year competition at the movers and storers show. The show ran for 21st and 22nd November and for the first time in its history ran a competition designed to test the skill of those who are on the ground and operational in our trade.
Our boys Paul and Richard did a fantastic job in coming up with a quantity of furniture and effects that would only just fit into a standard container. It is testament to their skill that not a single team managed to actually fit everything in.
The winning team were Britannia Bennetts of Malvern who packed to container in 14m58secs and in truly impressive fashion. They had two pieces left over which meant they suffered a four minute penalty.
They were awarded with a Trophy and cash prize by the show organisers.
Well done to Bennetts of Malvern.
Matt Faizey was up on stage for the big debate on the Monday. Alongside William Burden of White&Co they were discussing industry attitudes and Completion Dates. The audience area was packed to overflowing for this which surpised both of them. They both spent an hour talking and fielding questions from the floor.
William Burden is a long serving and hugely respected National Council representative for The British Association of Removers with Matt being on the Board.
Moreover, while being on the subject of our resident rent-a-mouth Matt; He is on the cover of this months The Mover magazine. In part one of a two part interview Matt discussed the chaos that is completion dates and the sorry mess and stress that is the process of moving for members of the public. You can view and read the article by clicking here
And so, we leave this entry with a photograph of us packing up yesterday in Telford after a successful and hugely popular show.
We have now dedicated the action pictures page to the show. Just hover the mouse over ·meet the team· and select action pictures from the drop down menu.
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Have a Great Day, and Thank You for reading
The Team
22nd September 2011
M&G announce a deal to purchase the storage and assets of Best Movers Ltd / Thompsons International Ltd.
We have agreed to purchase all remaining assets which includes vehicles, stock, equipment and storage customers.
If you are the owner of a Removal or Storage Company reading this, and, you are either struggling in the current economic climate or have just had enough then why not give us a call..........
and ask for Matt F
17th August 2011
The MoversandStorers show is back for a fourth year!
This time running a packing competition for the industry. Who can pack household contents into a storage container in the fastest time. Just one catch......it will be very tight indeed to make it fit!
The winners will get vehicle stickers, a trophy and bragging rights.
Will we win? No. Why?
Because who else would the show organisers approach to develop such a skillful event?
Why US of course! M&G have been asked to develop the competition. So, if you are another removal company reading this.........do not be shy! Let us find out how good you are, ensure your very best 2 man crew turns up to blow the others out of the water.
Wednesday 15th June 2011
Congratulations to Matt F. He was this morning, following a ballot of the members elected as a Director of the British Association of Removers ( www.bar.co.uk ).
Matt assumes the role of Director immediately and the first board meeting is scheduled for 29th June.
Other News: Matt.B & Lee are at the time of writing on the ·Pont Avon· (boat name) on their way to Lagos in Portugal to move a family into their new home.
They are also bringing a previous customer back from Northern Portugal immediately afterwards.
God Speed and Safe Journey boys. See you guys next Tuesday.
Redditch : We welcome ·Aim Strategic Management· to Redditch Storage. They have rented one of the offices and have relocated their business to our premises.
They were enticed by the peace, professionalism and security. We ask you to visit their website at www.aimstrategic.com
Also, check out the blog page for a piece written that sure seems to be upsetting a few solicitors!
Thanks
The team
Friday 8th April 2011
We have added a vehicle to the fleet, and not just a vehicle either. We welcome Freddy to our team, and we also this week welcome a new vehicle, pictured below
Thank You Mrs Smith Who has written an online review of our services, at the following link : http://www.removalreviews.co.uk/movingreviews/m-and-g-transport-ltd-moved-me-114
I moved in January from Solihull to Edgbaston. I had 3 quotes, two BAR members ( www.bar.co.uk ) and one non BAR member. To be fair both BAR members were professional. The non BAR member wanted cash payment and did not fill me with confidence. When M&G came in they offered a lot of assurance. They seemed very highly qualified, and, whilst being the most expensive they seemed good value because they promised things that other companies did not seem to match. Their website was great and the service I received from their office was fantastic. The girls on the phones really know what they are talking about. The removal crew I recognised from the photos on the website which filled me with confidence. And they were great. Polite, patient, skilled and courteous and really really good fun! The move started at 9:00 with key release at @2pm and we were all moved in by five. It was easy! I would recommend them anytime. It seems as though all the customer feedback on their website is deserved and genuine.
Thursday 10th March 2011
There is news to report!
Firstly, due to a structural change to our companies, from 1st April all storage units will become subject to VAT. We have already written to all storage customers to advise them of this. Obviously we understand that for private customers this news is not welcome. However, we have not entered into this without much consideration and it is a decision, that for many reasons needs to be taken.
M&G - Have expanded the fleet once more and are recruiting. An advert placed yesterday generated 80 calls within the first four hours! Wow.
Matt has been handed a new quotemobile. After running the Smart since April 2009 he has racked up a frankly incredible 30,000 miles ! Covering home visits throughout Warwickshire, West Midlands, Worcestershire, and a little bit of Staffordshire work too.
For someone who will not use Motorways most of the time due to a fear of traffic holdups, that is no mean feat. So, the company has treated him to a Toyota IQ. After 2 years of window winders, an ancient sat nav and a stereo that sounded like a gramaphone, he can live it up a little!
Here is the IQ
MattyB and Paul last week effected a very large and complicated move back from Avignon, France. The goods had to be loaded via shuttle run due to the sheer small size of the streets!
A fantastic job was completed. Matt and Paul both deserving commendations for working through the night while the streets were quiet so as not too upset the locals
Here is MattyB, pictured at Portsmouth docks waiting for the boat out to St Malo
Wednesday 12th January
Our group of companies have expanded the area that we cover. This year will see us extend our marketing to a greater radius. Already enquiries have been flooding in from areas much further out than our traditional coverage area.
Southern Worcestershire and Gloucestershire are within our reach and we can now extend across towards the Eastern side of Coventry. Our territory also now covers Dudley, Stourbridge, Walsall and Wolverhampton.
Perhaps one rather surprising result is our popularity in Malvern....! See the image below of one of our quotemobiles pictured with the Malvern Hills in the background.
Saturday November 13th
Redditch storage, in response to feedback we have received have launched individual 1/2/3/4 person offices for let. There are currently seven available. Scroll down for details and VIDEO
Five are situated at 1st floor level, accessed by a wide spiral staircase. All are light, airy and with good views. Parking is plentiful and secure.
We offer all inclusive monthly rentals so you know exactly what your outgoings will be. £2 per square foot per month.
On the first floor the sizes available are: o1 = 161 sq ft o2 = 157 sq ft o3 = 240 sq ft o4 = 202 sq ft o5 = 176 sq ft
Communal Kitchen, ladies and gents toilets. 2X Reception area for clients waiting.
On the ground floor o6 = 342 sq ft o7 = 380 sq ft
Plus of course flexible stock storage options if required. None of the offices are overlooked. All are centrally heated.
Access available 07:00 > 17:30 Monday to Friday and 07:00 to 13:30 Saturday. However clients taking in excess of 700 sq ft - talk to us !
Call us now, and ask for matt
Saturday October 16th
First up, well done to Geoff Salt of The National Guild of Removers and Storers - www.ngrs.co.uk - on providing excellent advice to home movers in Exchanged magazine. www.exchangedonline.com . The magazine did an article called ·Get a Move On· about preparing to move and Geoff provided sensible advice on how to choose a firm of removers. ---- Following a complicated, large but extremly succesful relocation to another part of the country we extend our thanks to Karen Thomas. We moved Karen this week and our thanks relate to her promotion of our company on Facebook and Twitter during the move.
http://twitpic.com/2x81bs < Here there are some images that the lady took during the move.
We will attempt to return the gesture by asking you to visit her website at www.kazthomas.org
This is not the first time by a long way that a customer has done this but in this instance we make exception. This was the first time in her life that she had ever moved !
So, thank you. Oh, we had to copy and paste this tweet: I·m pleased to announce that all my "gubbins" is now in the house with room to spare! Yay! *moving house* 1:12 PM Oct 14th via TweetDeck
Thursday 30th September
Sorry for the delay in updating this page. The last 6-7 weeks have been off the charts!
So, what is new? Well, as you may have seen written below, Richard left...............and then he came back! I quote ·I missed doing the moves· - Says a lot really
Redditch Storage Ltd - Boy O Boy do we have plans. If you are a potential customer of Redditch reading this then you will like what is in store; Beefed up security, full reception refurb with Lounge. Refurbished offices. ·Rent-A-Desk·. New range of units available...the list goes on and on. For full details on any aspect of what is available please get in touch.
M&G - Wowsers, we have added yet another vehicle to the fleet. We welcomed a Mercedes onto the fleet, with a traditional removal style body. Our chap Anthony is in the process of refurbishment as I type this and our mechanic ·Gaz· is in the process of fettling her up to our standards.
Solihull Storage. Has now launched a meeting room for hire. To enquire about rates (starting at just £70 per day) please get in touch.
Also. Vehicle for sale. Listed on ebay, but here is the video we have done. If you like the look of it then search ebay for ·low miles kangoo van·
And that is it for now. Thank You for reading
All the team
Tuesday 17th August
WOW. We have never ever seen an August this busy. The number of storage enquiries has shot up. The number of customers moving is off the charts right now.
So. What is new?
Well, unfortunately we waved goodbye to Richard. In his place we now have two new members of staff. The first ·frenchie· and the second ·kavvy·. Both have been trained up in double quick time and seem to be settling in very well indeed.
Solihull Storage still has the free transport offer open for customers to take advantage of. Despite now having a relative shortage of units!
Other than this entry there is not much to report. We are just genuinely that busy we are just ·getting on with it·. As many know we used the recessionary period to refresh and develop and it most certainly is a good job that we did.
The staff page will be updated to reflect the new staff members just as soon as we can pin them down for a photograph!
