Britannia Anchor Removals has moved to new premises on the Wardley Industrial Estate in Salford, Manchester.
The new depot is within metres of the major motorway networks of Greater Manchester including the M60, M61 and the East Lancs Road artery between Manchester and Liverpool. The move away from its old premises in Linnyshaw, less than one mile away, is seen as a necessary step in the company’s business plan and expansion programme. With 11,050 ft2 of floor space it can house up to 350 containers which is three times the capacity of the company’s former base.
“Like any major expansion, there are risks involved, especially when there aren’t any credit or support facilities offered by banks or national government,” said Managing Director, Chris Smallwood. “But, we are putting our trust in a very robust five year business plan that reflects growth in the market place year on year, with the knowledge that staying where we were would run the risk of us stagnating as a business.”
Chris had sought advice from many within the removals industry on how to increase trade and drive modest growth. “There is great experience out there in our industry and being an active member of BAR and Britannia allows me to tap into some brilliant minds and I thank those people for their help,” said Chris.
The new premises are in the same street as a self storage operator, a tactic that Chris believes could generate good business opportunities.
Photo: Chris Smallwood