Bishop's Move has won the award for ‘Supplier of Excellence’ at the recent Lexicon World of Quality supplier awards in Washington DC, USA.

Acas (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) - along with many other organisations - has commented on the link between the economic climate and the nation's mental wellbeing.

Banbury-based Jamie Briggs Removals & Storage has successfully completed prestigious contracts with three major Banbury firms.

Volvo has reintroduced LifePaint, a reflective spray designed to increase the visibility and safety of cyclists and other road users in the dark.

Customers in the Midlands are meticulous about planning their moves in advance while those in Wales and the South West are happy to leave everything to the last minute, according to new research commissioned in the UK by Royal Mail Redirection.

Weir & Carmichael, the company behind Britwrap mattress covers, has announced the launch of its new website for both UK and international markets.

PPS, the crate hire company, has been recognised for its hard work and commitment in helping to make a difference in reducing waste by being asked to take part in London’s Circular Living Exhibition last September.

The port strike in Santos, Brazil, has intensified this week with the introduction of ‘Red Light Week’ until 16 December. During this period, import cargoes will be retained in the terminals and the export shipments will undergo physical and documentary inspections.

The sun shone brightly on 16 September for the grand opening of MyStore, Oxfordshire’s newest self storage facility.

John Mason International has appointed Simon Hood to its executive board, as sales and marketing director.

October saw around 2000 of the industry’s finest attend the annual IAM convention, this time in New Orleans – the big easy. As usual it was exhausting, productive, frustrating and immensely enjoyable – it was IAM, what do you expect?

The 32rd PAIMA conference took place in October at the Hyatt hotel in New Orleans, the city of Mardi Gras. As usual it was timed to immediately precede the IAM convention thereby helping members attend without incurring additional travelling costs.

Rennie Schafer, CEO, Self Storage Association UK provides an overview of this year’s FEDESSA conference in Barcelona.