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Removers call in the light brigade
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• The widespread use of light, vans which do not require an operator's licence has had a particularly noticeable effect in the removals business, where many operators, especially the smaller ones, have felt the pinch. Now established removers are beginning to hit back with similar weapons, witness these Bedford CF 30cwt vans which Bullens South West Ltd has recently pin into service in Bristol.
High utilization is achieved by undertaking distribution and delivery services as well as removals, but Buliens say that this size of van has proved ideal for undertaking the average household removal in the area, particularly on council estates where small houses and maisonettes and compact, light furniture are the rule.
The company still operates larger vans and pantechnicons, and a company spokesman told CM this week that its choice of vehicle was now closely geared to the area in which it was to be used. For example, these light vans would not be suitable for Bullen's typical removals trade in the London area.
Among the tasks which the Ashton Vale, Bristol depot is undertaking in the expansion of its distribution service is a contract with Rank Xerox for distributing copying paper to users in S.W. England and South Wales.