PACK & SEND Franchise News Feed What are people prepared to do about the environment when it comes to being a consumer? - 27-October-2021 The COP26 Summit highlights some of the major targets that governments and businesses face with the increased global focus on moving to a “net zero economy” 1. To support reaching these goals, PACK & SEND, the UK’s largest specialist packer and international shipper have been running an environmental survey to get a greater view of their customer base’s outlook on sustainability and the environment. The environmental survey results give a fascinating insight into consumers’ wishes for greener and more sustainable services - with 91% of customers stating their concern about environmental issues, and 70% wanting to use an eco-friendly shipper. The challenge of fulfilling carbon neutral solutions arises when you consider the willingness of consumers to pay more for a sustainable service – with almost 20% of survey responders unwilling to pay more for greener deliveries, and most stating they would only choose an environmentally friendly alternative if the increase in cost was 10% or less. This is supported by a similar survey from 2020 by Trivium packaging - with 74% of customers polled stating that they would pay for more environmentally friendly packaging. However, only 25% willing to pay up to 10% more2. A recently published survey by the Foundation for Future Supply Chain (FFSC) and consultant Transport Intelligence (TI) has certainly called into question whether companies could do more. The survey found that of the 184 large logistics companies that took part, “just” 57% – 105 companies – measure and publish their carbon emissions data3. The UK government has recently stated its plans to set in law the world’s most ambitious climate change target, cutting emissions by 78% by 2035 compared to 1990 levels. For the first time, the UK’s sixth Carbon Budget will incorporate the UK’s share of international aviation and shipping emissions4. So, what can we do in the logistics sector to take customers with us, considering their aversion to cost increases? Mike Ryan, UK CEO of logistics franchise PACK & SEND, shares his insight into what can be done by logistic companies to tackle the climate crisis, “Communication is key. We have no choice but to continue to make changes for the good of the planet and partner with businesses willing to do the same. As we introduce new services, packaging and systems, we have to educate our customers - both private and business - on the reasons for those changes.” “With COP26 on our doorstep, it is a huge reminder of our environmental duties in both packaging and shipping. Our shipping partners are making inroads to carbon offset and reduce emissions whilst we’re constantly searching for ways to do this ourselves. All our service centres have access to boxes, void fill, packaging materials and tapes that are up to 100% recyclable but there’s certainly more progress to make with our partners. Our overarching priority is to ensure our client’s goods arrive intact but we have a keen eye on how to ensure this in as an environmentally friendly way as possible,” said Malcolm McArdle, PACK & SEND Glasgow City franchisee. 1 COP26, 2021, Mission Statement 2 Trivium Packaging, 2020, Customer Survey 3 Foundation for Future Supply Chain, 2021, Survey 4 UK Government, 2021, Press release Shipping FAQs in the current environment - 13-August-2020 This year has already seen several ups and downs for many businesses. As Brexit began to settle down, the outbreak of COVID-19 introduced a whole new problem and has already seen a few industry giants struggle. Since Brexit took a back seat, the rest of 2020 started to return to normal. But with the arrival of the Coronavirus, it’s introduced many more questions to the mix and even more uncertainty. Two industries that have been impacted by both issues are the logistics and shipping industries. With the nature of their work meaning liaising within trade laws and conforming to other countries’ policies, businesses operating in this field are having to adapt and react accordingly. Mike Ryan, UK CEO of global logistics franchise, PACK & SEND, has some reassuring responses to the most common questions coming into their network of service centres. “Customers are often confused by the government’s advice and how that impacts their options to send packages both locally and worldwide.” The worry of sending packages to EU countries At the moment, there are no changes to import rules resulting from the Brexit agreement. No matter what has been agreed with the provisional trade deal, it will have no impact on what happens this year. The duties and tariffs will stay the same as they have done up until this point - right up until the UK reaches the end of the transition period on 31st December. As for the virus, social distancing means celebrating birthdays, weddings and other special events has to be put on hold. For those wishing to still send packages to mark those special occasions, however, you can choose a reliable delivery service, which maintains an impeccable safety record and conforms to the government’s instructions. The impact of travel bans Some Europeans will be affected by not being allowed to travel to certain places, but it doesn’t mean your package has to get left behind. If it’s something that’s particularly precious, valuable or time sensitive, there are alternative services to guarantee your package reaches its destination safely. Even those unaffected by the bans will be looking for ways to get their packages sent safely and with as little disruption as possible. The question of safety Despite restrictions having been placed on the movement of people across borders in many parts of the world, these do not apply to goods and freight movements so it’s shipping as usual. We are, of course, undertaking all precautionary actions in line with advice given by the World Health Organization, the UK Government and the Chief Medical Officer to protect our customers, our service centre teams and our suppliers including contactless pick-up and delivery plus stringent hygiene and sanitation processes. The window of opportunity The opportunity has opened up for arts collectors all over the globe. The UK is the biggest art market in the world and the drop in currency conversion rates brings a great benefit to those looking for their next bargain. People looking for alternative investments to the volatile stock market may consider investing in arts and antiques as a safer haven. Mike adds: “Ever since the Brexit vote back in 2016, right up until the present day, we’ve seen uncertainty from consumers. For the packaging and delivery sector in particular, it’s crucial for us to debunk any myths around the effects of these disruptions and ensure people are aware of what they can and can’t do. Life simply must go on, no matter where you are in the world. And with self-isolation increasing online purchases, our centres continue to maintain high standards to meet demand.” Packaging companies need to think outside the box - 13-August-2020 With the postal strikes narrowly swerved and Black Friday out of the way, operators in the packaging and logistics sector don’t have much time to catch a breath. Christmas is fast approaching with the deadline for sending packages just days away while others have New Year bargains in their sights. It’s the companies like PACK & SEND that can capitalise on the business from buyers and sellers at this time of year. The Bank of England revealed the typical household spends over £800 more in December. With family, friends and loved ones being scattered across the globe, and people splashing out that little bit more, providing bespoke packaging solutions for gifts is crucial. Personalised services are becoming more sought after but, as the decade comes to a close, the next chapter for this sector is an interesting one. Mike Ryan, UK CEO of global logistics company PACK & SEND, shares his views on what he expects to see in the next 10 years, “Packaging is no longer ‘just a box’ and change is expected to happen very quickly. Consumer concerns about plastic continues to grow and we’re constantly innovating to meet demand. As we enter a new decade, it’s important for businesses to, quite literally, think outside the box.” Here are Mike’s tips on how to get ahead of the game in 2020: 1. Bespoke is key Nowadays, people are sending packages of all shapes and sizes all over the world. That’s why it’s crucial to tailor your service and create a unique packaging experience for the customer. Fragile, large or awkward packages are usually the ones that require an extra dash of creativity. 2. Sustainability This is, by far, the biggest trend that we’ve seen this past year and concerns for it are only going to grow. Customers are savvy, knowing that they have their pick of suppliers. That’s why you need to stand out and if you can meet their demand for recyclable materials in packaging then that can tip the balance in your favour. And even better, custom-packaging professionals can minimise the volume of a shipment, therefore reducing the impacts of packaging and freight costs. 3. Be smart Technology continues to change the landscape in any business. In the packaging and logistics sector, smart delivery is changing the way customers are packing, sending, tracking and receiving their goods. However, we’ve made sure there are fewer barriers for smaller businesses by digitising processes and offering multiple solutions to fit their budgets. 4. Boost client relationships Do you have someone on the ground who knows the local market as well as the global landscape? If not, invest time to understand the needs of your potential customers in target areas. Many of us talk of thinking global but acting local - talk is cheap. You’ll benefit from client referrals and repeat business in 2020 if you maintain strong relationships in the communities you operate within. Mike adds, “The new year will bring an influx of business for our network of franchisees, with online trading continuing to increase and both small and large businesses looking for a delivery partner who can offer competitive rates without losing out on customer service quality.” A decade of success for PACK & SEND - 13-August-2020 PACK & SEND are celebrating this month after receiving a package of their own – one that signifies them completing 10 years on British soil. The brand ventured halfway across the world in 2009 and has shown steady growth ever since. Today, the brand has 17 operating service centres, with the 18th due to become operational, in Glasgow, in Q2 of 2020. PACK & SEND launched in the UK in January 2009 following the brand’s 20 years of success in Australia. The first service centre opened, giving the British public the opportunity to send any package anywhere in the world, even those fragile and awkward items which cause most concern. Mike Ryan, CEO of PACK & SEND UK, brought the concept from Oz and is thrilled to reach such a significant milestone. “Since we arrived in the UK, our specialist service received the same reception that it did in Australia. It has appealed to both business and private customers on both sides of the globe and it shows that logistics needs really don’t differ that much across global markets. Ultimately, people have less trust in a faceless service whereas they feel they can rely on the teams they meet in our franchisees’ service centres – that’s why these past 10 years in the UK have been so successful.” The UK network now boasts a healthy turnover, demonstrating the sheer demand for such flexible and personalised services. Every year shipments handled by a PACK & SEND UK service centre safely travel over 40 million miles and their online reviews consistently hitting over 4 out of 5 stars is testimony to the quality of their customer care. Their latest franchise support development has been tested in the UK during the last few months - two guarantees for new franchisees. New joiners receive an assured number of sales leads from head office as well as having their marketing spend match-funded by the franchisor. Two people who got to reap the benefits of this latest development were Aneel and Shahzad Memon; brothers who opened their own service centre in Birmingham Hall Green in January. “The guarantees were a distinct part of our decision-making process,” said Aneel. “In addition to that, we have long-term plans for PACK & SEND Hall Green - it’s a significant part of the future for our families. Seeing a substantial period of sustained growth for PACK & SEND in the UK in addition to its heritage in Australia was the proof we needed to invest in the franchise.” Mike adds: “To reach this milestone is a huge success. It’s a testament to the hard work of our UK franchisees - they take immense pride in building their businesses and delivering a service that is second to none. The loyal customer base they’ve built is not only of those that use us time and time again, but who are also willingly recommending us to family, friends and colleagues. I’m ready for what the next decade has in store for us!” A resolution for a brighter future - 13-August-2020 As we enter the new decade, opportunity is sure to come knocking. The twenty-twenties are set to bring exactly that for global logistics brand PACK & SEND. As the clock chimed midnight on New Years’ Eve, two individuals were ready with a hefty resolution for 2020, opening their own business in Birmingham. Brothers, Aneel and Shahzad Memon, opened the doors to local consumers and business clients in Hall Green on 8th January. The pair came over to the UK from Dubai to provide security and opportunity for their families - Aneel previously worked in risk management for a bank, whilst Shahzad was in the oil industry. As they prepare to take on the weird and wonderful packaging requests of their customers, they reflect on their journey to business ownership. Aneel states: “With our young families, it was crucial to find something that would provide for us all. My wife, Rani, was included in decision making too. We knew the opportunity to create a successful business would be much better in the UK and, as neither of us has been in business before, we knew it was crucial to get that extra support when setting up. Franchising provided the solution, so we both conducted our own research into the brands we liked the most.” Shahzad continued, “We searched through many listings and both came across PACK & SEND. After visiting the website and watching a number of franchisee testimonial videos, we were confident in making our investment. It was clear the existing franchisees in the network love what they do, receive immense satisfaction and are always available to offer help to newcomers.” PACK & SEND launched in the UK in January 2009 following the brand’s 20 years of success in Australia. The first service centre was opened, giving the British public the opportunity to send any package anywhere in the world, even those fragile and awkward items which cause most concern. By offering bespoke packaging and shipping solutions, franchisees can build profitable and rewarding businesses. Aneel and Shahzad, like all new franchisees, visited the head office in Reading to undergo their training. Not only did they benefit from hearing about the support and expertise available to them, they got to experience the real-life enquiries by being front of house in the service centre. “Right from the first day, we answered questions and dealt with customers,” said Aneel. “It was a great learning curve to handle actual scenarios, instead of ones that are just created for training purposes. In January, we’ve got the comfort of having a member of head office in our service centre for the whole of the first month of our business, helping us to deliver their no-limits customer service right from day one.” In addition to the first month’s support, the pair have received two guarantees that will get their first year off to a flying start. To help generate enquiries and raise the business profile, they’ve got two guarantees from the franchisor, receiving a number of sales leads from head office whilst they match-fund the franchisees’ marketing spend. Aneel is ready to use these guarantees as a springboard for the future. “They were a distinct part of our decision-making process. We plan to maximise the value of these guaranteed new business leads and we have big plans in the long term for PACK & SEND Hall Green. This business is the future for our families and we’re pleased to join a franchise that already feels like a family.” International Leadership Week at a global franchise brand - 22-November-2019 This year, International Leadership Week is focusing on values. When it comes to franchising, the leadership team’s values will make or break someone’s decision to join the franchise network. Mike Ryan, Chief Executive of PACK & SEND UK, thinks it’s the brand’s ability to lead with a “no limits” culture that helps maintain their core values at every level of the business. “We have a passion for delivering a great service so our clients feel confident that we can deliver anything anywhere. That same attitude is adopted when it comes to helping out franchisees deliver personal freedom through the success of their businesses. We’ve never lost sight of that in over 25 years of PACK & SEND in countries around the world. Here in the UK, we carry those brand values with pride throughout our leadership team and we expect our franchisees, as leaders of their own businesses, to follow suit.” A values-lead brand brings two major benefits, says Ryan, “Firstly, nearly all of us work with a market where there are competitors and we’re no different - the UK’s logistics industry is said to be worth over £70billion. Standing out as a supplier of choice in what is often viewed as a commodity market requires a consistent approach and we focus on personalising the customer experience. Secondly, we’re willing to put our money where our mouth is when it comes to setting up our franchisees in their first year in business. As well as installing one of our support team in the new unit for the first month of trading, we also match fund any marketing spend in the initial 12 months - when we say no limits, we mean it.” Julian Starr, PACK & SEND’s franchisee for London Spitalfields, can attest to the values which have helped his franchise grow in his six years of business, “Customer retention is vital and is just as important as finding new customers. PACK & SEND are focused on excellent customer service and this has certainly been a good strategy for our business growth. It sounds simple but, if we provide a solution with ease for any packing or delivery job, our customers will keep coming back.” PACK & SEND PROVIDE PERFECT DELIVERIES FOR TENNIS ACE'S MEMORABILIA - 08-October-2019 This week saw the launch of an online timed auction featuring many items from the trophy and memorabilia collection of German tennis legend Boris Becker which is being run by asset auction specialists Wyles Hardy with PACK & SEND as their preferred shipping partners. As the UK’s largest specialist packing and shipping business, PACK & SEND were top seeds to take on the role of handling the careful packing and secure delivery of these unique lots which include trophies and certificates awarded at Wimbledon, the US Open, Davies Cup and the Olympics. The Becker collection is not the first time that the PACK & SEND team have worked on a major sporting auction as they have previously packed and safely distributed the assets of the Caterham and Manor F1 racing teams where thousands of lots were shipped to buyers across the globe including steering wheels, tyres, pit lane kit, engineering equipment, computers and IT units and even complete racing cars. Most PACK & SEND service centres are operated by licensed franchisees and offer a unique range of packing and shipping services for both businesses and private customers. Their high-quality packing options range from regular boxes to bespoke cartons to custom-made crates – making them perfect for moving fragile and valuable items such as artwork, electronics and memorabilia! Whilst their road, air and sea-freight services provide delivery of virtually anything to over 80000 destinations worldwide. Attractive franchise territory opportunities exist across the UK to further enhance the PACK & SEND network and, with initiatives such as this auction, ever growing demand for their safe-shipping services and a recent £multi-million sales and job management system implementation, there has never been a better time to join this unique business. PACK & SEND SALFORD QUAYS ASSIST A TIME-LORD FAN WITH DALEK SHIPMENT - 13-September-2019 How do you get a Dalek to Portugal? ‘Who’ knows – but as they are the sworn enemy, The Doctor isn’t letting on! So it’s a good job our Manchester Salford Quays service centre were up to the challenge when a huge Doctor Who fan bought this ‘full-size’ replica Dalek at auction for his Portuguese home. Whilst Daleks can fly, this one travelled by road in a custom-made crate to avoid any risk of extermination in transit. At close to two metres tall and large enough for a person to get inside, the packing proved a major challenge and the team did start to feel that having the services of a TARDIS – with virtually unlimited internal space – would be helpful! Whilst this Dalek has fully functioning antennae and viewing turret, it is short of the infamous (and somewhat scary) voice box that makes these formidable machines so recognisable. But the new owner has this in hand and the Dalek will be finding its voice when it arrives abroad. Our customer is not the only new recruit of the Dalek owners club as this was a single lot in an auction of one the biggest Dalek collections in the world. The entire horde was going to auction as the collector had passed away – unfortunately before achieving his ambition to amass the largest collection of all. PACK & SEND franchise chosen as specialist packer for Caterham F1 asset sale - 23-March-2015 PACK & SEND, the UK’s largest specialist packer and international shipper, is pleased to announce that it has been chosen to undertake the secure distribution of the assets of Caterham F1 Racing. Following the Formula One team entering administration in October 2014, the administrators appointed Wyles Hardy & Co to handle the sale who, in turn, selected PACK & SEND as their preferred packing and shipping partner. The equipment for sale includes everything from the cars themselves to wheels, tyres and other car parts, simulators, office equipment, IT kit, engineering equipment, memorabilia and specialist pit lane equipment. The assets will be sold in a number of auctions which will run through March, April and May. The first sale, which is taking place on 11th and 12th March 2015 will contain the race and pit lane equipment. PACK & SEND will manage the packing and shipping of all the lots to the required destinations across the world after each of the auctions have taken place. The huge scale of the project is a great demonstration of the size of jobs that PACK & SEND can handle and they will be coordinating the activity centrally at their Reading headquarters with the work being carried out across a number of their sites. Commenting on the successful contract win, Mike Ryan, Chief Executive of PACK & SEND, said: “We are delighted to have been selected to pack and ship the assets of Caterham F1. It is not only a great example of how our exemplary levels of service win us new business through customer referral but also the breadth and flexibility of solutions that we can provide as we could end up packing and shipping anything from an F1 car to a steering wheel to a hospitality trailer.” Matt Hardy, Director at Wyles Hardy & Co, added: “When deciding on who to appoint to pack and ship the items, PACK & SEND was recommended to us because of its specialist experience in transporting fragile, large and valuable items – especially internationally. This experience together with its highly flexible and personal service means that we believe the items will be in good hands.” About PACK & SEND PACK & SEND offers a complete range of postal, freight, courier, packing and removal services operating through a growing retail network. Founded in 1993, the first PACK & SEND Store was founded in Parramatta, NSW, Australia. The business has expanded over the past 21 years from the one store and is rapidly becoming a global brand. It continues to grow its retail network in the UK and globally and now has stores across the UK having opened the first UK store at the height of the recession in 2009. The business can send any item anywhere in the world but specialises in the packing and international shipment of items that are fragile, large, awkward or valuable. PACK & SEND franchise discovery days - 14-April-2014 To help you find out more about what working with PACK & SEND is like and what running and owning a PACK & SEND store is all about, we run Franchise Discovery Days for potential applicants. Our next Discovery Day Events: Manchester - Wednesday, June 11th Reading - Wednesday, June 25th We recognise that some individuals may want to simply understand more about the franchise opportunity without entering into a formal application process and our Discovery Days are designed to provide information about the business to help candidates decide whether they wish to take things to the next stage. Our Discovery Day presentations really only take a morning, but we spend the afternoon speaking on a one-to-one basis with any attendees who have personal questions or wish to formally enter the application process for our franchise opportunity. The agenda for the morning includes presentations from our management team and existing franchisees on the business, the franchise opportunity, our customers and why they use us. The events are normally sponsored by RBS/NatWest who will provide information on the preferential lending terms they have put in place for PACK & SEND franchisees. You will also get to hear from some of our customers and in particular what dealing with PACK & SEND stores means to them.We are arranging events on a regular basis so if you would like to attend and there are no suitable dates above then please REGISTER NOW by clicking here to the PACK & SEND profile and filling out the short form at the bottom of the page. We will be in contact to confirm that you have a place and full venue details. PACK & SEND franchise delivered safely in Lincoln - 11-March-2014 PACK & SEND; the UK’s leading specialist packing and shipping company providing end-to-end collection, packing and delivery of virtually any item to anywhere in the world, is delighted to have opened their latest store in the City of Lincoln, Lincolnshire. PACK & SEND Lincoln is the most recent of several new units added to the growing franchise store network which has seen its numbers double in the current financial year to increase the coverage for their unique packing and shipping services for both personal and business customers. PACK & SEND specialise in making sending things safely very easy – whatever it is and wherever it needs to go! They provide professional and secure packing, and domestic and international delivery of items that are fragile, large, awkward or valuable. With an extensive range of domestic delivery options and international freight, cargo shipping and courier services combined with their expert packing experience they are able to live up to their claim of being able to pack and ship anything, anywhere in the world. The opening of PACK & SEND Lincoln marks an extension of their ability to undertake packing and shipping for individuals and businesses of all sizes in Lincoln, Grantham, Sleaford, Boston, Skegness, Newark, Mablethorpe, Wragby and other parts of the Lincolnshire area. Their mix of custom collection, secure packing services and wide range of customer friendly shipping options including a unique loss and damage cover for any value of item makes PACK & SEND the only choice for those needing to move anything that has a high financial or emotional value or which simply needs to arrive safely – wherever it is going! Domestic customers can include tourists requiring excess baggage services, students attending or returning from their studies, people making a short-term or small-scale move or those buying or selling on on-line auction sites such as ebay. Commercial customers use PACK & SEND for short-term moves for employees or equipment, office relocations or the delivery of critical, fragile or awkward items such as the packing and shipping of art and antiques, the shipment of samples, spare parts or proto-types and the safe movement of valuable items such as data servers or laboratory equipment, architectural models or exhibition and display materials. PACK & SEND’s new Lincoln store is owned and run by experienced businessman, Clive Jenkins, who has become a franchisee with the group to develop this new venture following previous involvements in glazing and taxi companies. PACK & SEND make a simple promise - to send ‘anything, anywhere!’ - and they have never yet received a request from a customer that they could not fulfil. All their stores offer a unique mix of high-quality secure packing and a wide range of shipping options across the UK and international delivery to 220 countries across the world. Every PACK & SEND store offers over 30 freight shipping options via air, road and sea including door-to-door delivery as well as specialist services for controlled temperature items, high-value items and even ‘accompanied’ shipments where required. Recent shipments managed by the UK business have included: £1 million specialist lab equipment securely packed and delivered to Sweden and Holland Leading-edge medical test equipment sent to Japan and Germany Specialist server and switch units shipped for many data centres High value art despatched to buyers around the world from galleries across the UK Antiques shipped to and from Bonhams, Christies and Sotheby’s sites around the world as well as other specialist dealers and auction rooms Classic car part deliveries for UK and international buyers Excess baggage handled for tourists and travellers to countries across the globe Of course, as with all PACK & SEND stores in the UK and across the world, there will be no need to actually come to the new shop in Lincoln at all! PACK & SEND can collect goods and parcels from across the area and secure packing can be undertaken either on-site or at the store so everything can be arranged by phone or email. PACK & SEND franchise unpacks in Milton Keynes - 04-October-2013 Milton Keynes, England, October 2013 - PACK & SEND; the specialist packing and shipping company providing end-to-end collection, packing and delivery of virtually any item to anywhere in the world, is pleased to announce the opening of their latest store in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. With several new units opening in the coming weeks, the PACK & SEND franchise store network is growing faster than ever to increase the coverage for their unique packing and shipping services to destinations worldwide for both personal and business customers. PACK & SEND specialise in the professional and secure packing, and domestic and international delivery, of items that are fragile, large awkward or valuable. Their extensive range of domestic delivery services and international freight, cargo, shipping and courier options along with their expert packing knowledge mean they are able to live up to their claim of being able to pack and ship anything, anywhere in the world. With the opening of PACK & SEND Milton Keynes they are extending their ability to undertake packing and shipping for individuals and businesses of all sizes in Milton Keynes, Bletchley, Leighton Buzzard, Bedford, Newport Pagnell, Wolverton, Wymbush, Broughton, Caldecotte, Woburn and other parts of the Milton Keynes area. Their unique mix of custom collection, secure packing services and wide range of customer friendly shipping options makes PACK & SEND the only choice for those needing to move anything that has a high financial or emotional value or which simply needs to arrive safely – wherever it is going! Domestic customers can include tourists requiring excess baggage services, people making a short-term or small-scale move or those buying or selling on on-line auction sites such as ebay. Commercial customers use their services for short-term moves for employees or equipment, office relocations or the delivery of critical, fragile or awkward items such as the packing and shipping of art and antiques, the shipment of samples or proto-types and the safe movement of valuable items such as data servers or laboratory equipment, architectural models or exhibition and display materials. PACK & SEND’s new store is owned and run by Keith Demner who joined the group to develop his own business after a successful career in warehousing and distribution management. PACK & SEND make a simple promise – ‘We send anything, anywhere!’ - and all their stores provide a unique combination of highly secure packing and shipping solutions with services across the UK and international delivery to 220 countries. Every store has the option of over 30 freight shipping options via air, road and sea including door-to-door delivery as well as specialist services for controlled temperature items, vehicle shipping and even accompanied shipments where required. Typical shipments managed by the UK business have been: £1 million specialist lab equipment packed and delivered to Sweden and Holland Life-size steel garden sculptures of an elephant and giraffe to Cyprus Specialist server and switch units to data centres internationally Antiques and art shipped to and from Bonhams, Christies and Sotheby’s auction rooms around the world Classic car part deliveries for UK and international buyers Sports car hardtops sent to the USA Excess baggage for tourists and travellers to countries across the globe Of course, as with all PACK & SEND stores in the UK and across the world, there will be no need to actually come to the new shop in Milton Keynes at all! PACK & SEND can collect goods and parcels from across the area and secure packing can be undertaken either on-site or at the local store so everything can be arranged by phone or e.mail. PACK & SEND are planning up to 240 stores across the UK; many of which will be operated through a franchise license. Individuals interested in owning a PACK & SEND store can find more information on their website and anyone needing to ship items (however unusual) in the Milton Keynes area, or to anywhere else in the world. PACK & SEND delivering new stores across the UK - 25-June-2013 PACK & SEND; the specialist packing and shipping company providing end-to-end collection, packing and delivery of virtually any item to anywhere in the world, has announced they will be opening several new stores across the country this summer. With five new franchisees in training and many more applications in progress, their UK store network is growing faster than ever to increase the coverage for their unique service to offer both personal and business customers a wide range of packing and shipping options to destinations worldwide. PACK & SEND specialise in the professional and secure packing, and domestic and international delivery, of items that are fragile, large awkward or valuable. Their extensive range of domestic delivery services and international freight, cargo, shipping and courier options along with their expert packing knowledge mean they can live up to their claim to be able to pack and send anything, anywhere in the world. PACK & SEND undertake packing and shipping for individuals and businesses of all sizes across the UK and beyond. Domestic customers can include tourists requiring excess baggage services, people making a short-term or small-scale move or those buying or selling on on-line auction sites such as ebay. Commercial customers use their services for short-term moves for employees or equipment, office relocations or the delivery of critical, fragile or awkward items such as the packing and shipping of art and antiques, the shipment of samples or proto-types and the safe movement of valuable items such as data servers or laboratory equipment, architectural models or exhibition and display materials. PACK & SEND’s new stores are in locations across the UK including their first store in Scotland (which will be in Edinburgh) as well as an additional store in London and a new franchisee in Birmingham. These openings, combined with the current level of license applications, could see the PACK & SEND UK store network doubling by the end of the year. PACK & SEND make a simple promise – ‘We send anything, anywhere!’ - and all their stores provide a unique combination of highly secure packing and shipping solutions with services across the UK and international delivery to 220 countries. Every store has the option of over 30 freight shipping options via air, road and sea including door-to-door delivery as well as specialist services for controlled temperature items, vehicle shipping and even accompanied shipments where required. Business and personal customers will find the helpful and professional service that PACK & SEND provide a breath of fresh air in a traditionally complicated market. They can handle virtually anything, but are specialists in shipping large, fragile, awkward or valuable items where high quality packing is essential. Typical shipments managed by the UK business have been: - £1 million specialist lab equipment packed and delivered to Sweden and Holland - Life-size steel garden sculptures of an elephant and giraffe to Cyprus - Specialist server and switch units to data centres internationally - Antiques and art shipped to and from Bonhams, Christies and Sotheby’s auction rooms around the world - Classic car part deliveries for UK and international buyers - Sports car hardtops sent to the USA - Excess baggage for tourists and travellers to countries across the globe Of course, as with all PACK & SEND stores in the UK and across the world, there will be no need to actually come to the new shops at all! PACK & SEND can collect goods and parcels from any location and secure packing can be undertaken either on-site or at the local store so everything can be arranged by phone or e.mail. Contact details of all stores can be found on the PACK & SEND UK website. PACK & SEND are planning up to 240 stores across the UK; many of which will be operated through a franchise license. For more information, click on the link below to view PACK & SEND’s profile on whichfranchise. Pack & Send search for franchisees in Scotland - 07-November-2012 With our UK store network growing, we are keen to establish PACK & SEND in Scotland. We get regular enquiries for our services north of the Border and have completed many of these jobs through our existing service network: Repatriating fragile radar equipment from Inverness for the Canadian Government Packing and shipping of high value vintage wine from Glasgow to Australia Moving a £100k crucifixion masterpiece from a Highlands mansion to the Far East Regular work with Bonhams auctioneers in Edinburgh Our first Scottish store will be expected to manage such ongoing requests for us whilst our presence grows in the country. Meet PACK & SEND with RBS on November 15th In Edinburgh Opening a PACK & SEND store requires a typical investment of around £100-£130K (including all start-up costs and estimated working capital) and, in partnership with RBS, we will be holding Discovery Day Presentations on Thursday, 15th November in Edinburgh for potential investors to find out more about our UK success story. We will be covering: Our market and our customers Our unique services Our growth plans Financing options from RBS To quickly register for your place and learn how you could have success all wrapped up with PACK & SEND follow the link below and full attendance details will be sent to you. Pack & Send's franchisees are as unique as the packages they ship - 23-January-2012 Specialist Packaging, Shipping and Logistics Company - Pack & Send – match the uniqueness of their services with the individuality of their staff. Whilst their recruiting policy focuses on the experience and capability of candidates to deliver service excellence, the tendency for their employees to have ‘colourful’ backgrounds is perfectly illustrated by the latest addition to their Reading Store Team. Pack & Send is growing fast as the launch of their packaging and shipping business in the UK earlier this year has seen huge demand for their unique collection, packing and freight management services. The store in Reading is the first of many scheduled for the UK, and the initial volume of orders has already lead to these plans being stepped up. The Pack & Send team in Reading have found that no two jobs are the same and with an order book that already includes sending Mars Ice Cream Bars to Australia, 12th Century Iranian artefacts to the US and an antique London Trolley Bus model to a collector in Spain. So it is no surprise that members of the team are fairly unique too! Phil Rivers joined Pack & Send in January to manage the Reading store. Whilst Phil’s attention to detail and great people skills are obvious assets for any business, it was his part-time interests as a professional Circus Clown that set him apart from other candidates. Together with his brother, Phil has been entertaining children of all ages, across the UK and abroad, as Big Foot the Clown for the last 20 years. And whilst his full-time job is more serious now, he still finds time to take part in organised Clown gatherings or training courses to keep his hand (or feet) in! As the unusual jobs continue to come through the doors at Pack & Send, a sense of fun and high spirits comes into its own. A recent request to ship body panels and accessories for a Jaguar XJ6 required the construction of a wooden packing case around two metres square to create a carton weighing over 400kg! It’s fortunate that Phil is as handy with a hammer and screwdriver as he is with water-spraying flowers and custard pies. It is this kind of job that Pack & Send are uniquely positioned to undertake; their understanding and appreciation for the value of such a substantial yet vulnerable cargo, their expert packaging knowledge and facilities and their wide ranging delivery options all combine to make them the only choice for shipping fragile and valuable items. And when it comes to packing; Pack & Send know what they are doing! Customer’s property is carefully handled at all times with custom built packing cartons and cases combined with Pack & Send’s unique foam cushioning which expands around fragile items to provide a tough layer of protective support for ultimate safety. Pack & Send are able to help businesses and consumers across the UK with more conventional requirements too. Their range of domestic and international courier services and collection and custom packing solutions are ideal for safely transporting anything from computers and spare parts to works of art. Pack & Send plan to open 240 stores across the UK some of which will be owner operated through a franchise license. PACK & SEND Franchise News Feed Last updated: 27-October-2021
