21/12/2020
Kendal self store centre supports charity for bereaved parents
Our self storage centre at Kendal has given a donation to a local charity which supports bereaved parents.
Staff at Andrew Porter Ltd had been planning to complete the Coniston to Barrow charity walk – a 21-mile hike through the Lake District – in September to raise money for Tigerlily Trust. But the event was postponed until May 2021 due to the COVID 19 pandemic.
09/11/2020
Kendal self storage expands again despite lockdown
We're delighted to announce that our Kendal self storage facility has expanded for the fifth time since opening 18 months ago.
13/10/2020
Self Store makes dramatic donation to nearby school
Andrew Porter Limited’s Self Store has donated props and scenery to a school’s performing arts department.
29/08/2020
TV show searches for people quitting city life for the country
Are you planning a fresh start in a countryside location?
TV presenter Ben Fogle is getting ready to film a new series of the Channel 5 show Ben Fogle: Make a New Life in the Country, The programme will feature interviews with adventurous people who are shunning life in the city to move into the British countryside and start a new business.
05/06/2020
World-leading security upgrade for warehousing and fulfilment specialist
Warehousing, storage and fulfilment specialist Andrew Porter Ltd, has boosted its on-site security with state of the art new technology.
A combination of high definition cameras, tracking software and motion-detection devices provide the next level of peace of mind for customers with furniture, pharma supplies, raw materials, e-commerce stock or other items stored at the firm’s extensive warehouse and self storage facility.
26/05/2020
Storage and relocation firms back Wigan NHS tribute
Andrew Porter Ltd and sister company, laboratory relocations specialist Aport, have supported the creation of a tribute to NHS staff and keyworkers.
The firms have sponsored a community project close to their UK headquarters that has been a real team effort to create.
17/04/2020
Emergency storage offered for furniture companies
Andrew Porter Ltd has repurposed an area of its warehouse to provide emergency furniture storage services during the coronavirus pandemic.
24/03/2020
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update for all Household Removal & Self Store Customers
We are sure that you will all have seen and listened to the PM’s latest briefing on the evening of 23rd March on the developing crisis arising from the global coronavirus pandemic.
This is our latest update for all Household Removal and Self Store Customers
19/03/2020
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update
During this unprecedented situation we want to reassure you that the safety and wellbeing of our customers, employees and suppliers is of the upmost importance to us.
We are also keen to ensure all your bookings with us go ahead with as little disruption as possible.
31/01/2020
Business booming at Kendal self storage after fourth expansion
Our Kendal self storage facility has completed its fourth expansion to meet customer demand in the town.
We have opened a further 30 units at Dockray Hall, taking the total capacity to 110. It first opened in December 2018 with 27 indoor and outdoor storage units, which sold out within a month.