Abels Moving Services
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Abels Moving Services is a removal and storage company
with headquarters in Brandon, Suffolk
, with facilities in London, Cambridge, Lutterworth covering the whole of the UK. It became the first removals firm to be granted a Royal Warrant
in 1989, by appointment to HM the Queen for removals and storage services. , the company still holds this warrant.
The Grantee of the Warrant, the person responsible for ensuring its proper and correct use, is Philip Pertoldi, the current group managing director. He is a past president of the main UK removals industry trade body, the British Association of Removers (BAR), and past president of the Sandringham Association of Royal Warrant Holders.
Established in Norfolk in the UK in 1958, Abels was initially an offshoot from the Abels family auctioneering business. The firm became known as Abels of Watton, initially only based in the town, but subsequently opening depots in Huntingdon
, St Albans
, Colchester
and Brandon, Suffolk
.
In 1991, the Abel family sold the business to Hays plc
, and then in 1998 a management buyout
returned Abels to independent ownership.
Abels is a shareholder in UniGroup Worldwide UTS and Philip Pertoldi currently sits on the world supervisory board. He is also a former chairman of the UK and Ireland arm of UniGroup Worldwide UTS.
Philip has also held the position of Chairman of the BAR, the British Association of Removers as has other members of Abels Moving Services team.
Holding the FIDI-FAIM-ISO quality standard (one of only 12 others in the UK) which is independently audited by Ernst & Young every 2 years to ensure standards are maintained, upheld and adhered to. The audit encompasses all areas of the business from training, operating, file handling to accounts and sustainability.
As a BAR Overseas Group Member and participant of the International Movers Mutual Insurance IMMI Bond providing an advanced payment guarantee to its private customers with assurance that should this company cease trading, then the move will be completed without further cost.
Member of the IAM International Association of Movers, previously called HHGFAA Household Goods & Freight Forwarders Association of America. A global association of over 1800 members in over 160 countries. Working together to improve the standard of service and information provided to customers.
Attaining Investors in People
- the first removal company to attain this accolade. Developed in 1990 by a partnership of leading businesses, it is central to helping employers become more customer focused and enable organisations to meet customer needs effectively.
Moving company
A moving company, removalist, or van line is a company that helps people and businesses relocate their goods from one place to another. Typically they use moving vans, but for international moves or where storage is required, they may use special containerised vans or shipping containers.National...
with headquarters in Brandon, Suffolk
Brandon, Suffolk
Brandon is a small town and civil parish in the English county of Suffolk. It is in the Forest Heath local government district.Brandon is located in the Breckland area on the border of Suffolk with the adjoining county of Norfolk...
, with facilities in London, Cambridge, Lutterworth covering the whole of the UK. It became the first removals firm to be granted a Royal Warrant
Royal Warrant
Royal warrants of appointment have been issued for centuries to those who supply goods or services to a royal court or certain royal personages. The warrant enables the supplier to advertise the fact that they supply to the royal family, so lending prestige to the supplier...
in 1989, by appointment to HM the Queen for removals and storage services. , the company still holds this warrant.
The Grantee of the Warrant, the person responsible for ensuring its proper and correct use, is Philip Pertoldi, the current group managing director. He is a past president of the main UK removals industry trade body, the British Association of Removers (BAR), and past president of the Sandringham Association of Royal Warrant Holders.
Established in Norfolk in the UK in 1958, Abels was initially an offshoot from the Abels family auctioneering business. The firm became known as Abels of Watton, initially only based in the town, but subsequently opening depots in Huntingdon
Huntingdon
Huntingdon is a market town in Cambridgeshire, England. The town was chartered by King John in 1205. It is the traditional county town of Huntingdonshire, and is currently the seat of the Huntingdonshire district council. It is known as the birthplace in 1599 of Oliver Cromwell.-History:Huntingdon...
, St Albans
St Albans
St Albans is a city in southern Hertfordshire, England, around north of central London, which forms the main urban area of the City and District of St Albans. It is a historic market town, and is now a sought-after dormitory town within the London commuter belt...
, Colchester
Colchester
Colchester is an historic town and the largest settlement within the borough of Colchester in Essex, England.At the time of the census in 2001, it had a population of 104,390. However, the population is rapidly increasing, and has been named as one of Britain's fastest growing towns. As the...
and Brandon, Suffolk
Brandon, Suffolk
Brandon is a small town and civil parish in the English county of Suffolk. It is in the Forest Heath local government district.Brandon is located in the Breckland area on the border of Suffolk with the adjoining county of Norfolk...
.
In 1991, the Abel family sold the business to Hays plc
Hays plc
Hays plc is a British company providing recruitment and human resources services. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.-History:...
, and then in 1998 a management buyout
Management buyout
A management buyout is a form of acquisition where a company's existing managers acquire a large part or all of the company.- Overview :Management buyouts are similar in all major legal aspects to any other acquisition of a company...
returned Abels to independent ownership.
Abels is a shareholder in UniGroup Worldwide UTS and Philip Pertoldi currently sits on the world supervisory board. He is also a former chairman of the UK and Ireland arm of UniGroup Worldwide UTS.
Philip has also held the position of Chairman of the BAR, the British Association of Removers as has other members of Abels Moving Services team.
Holding the FIDI-FAIM-ISO quality standard (one of only 12 others in the UK) which is independently audited by Ernst & Young every 2 years to ensure standards are maintained, upheld and adhered to. The audit encompasses all areas of the business from training, operating, file handling to accounts and sustainability.
As a BAR Overseas Group Member and participant of the International Movers Mutual Insurance IMMI Bond providing an advanced payment guarantee to its private customers with assurance that should this company cease trading, then the move will be completed without further cost.
Member of the IAM International Association of Movers, previously called HHGFAA Household Goods & Freight Forwarders Association of America. A global association of over 1800 members in over 160 countries. Working together to improve the standard of service and information provided to customers.
Attaining Investors in People
Investors in People
Launched in 1991 Investors in People is a business improvement tool administered by UK Commission for Employment and Skills and supported by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills ....
- the first removal company to attain this accolade. Developed in 1990 by a partnership of leading businesses, it is central to helping employers become more customer focused and enable organisations to meet customer needs effectively.