Doree Bonner International has announced that Advanced Removals & Storage has joined the Group.

Advanced Removals & Storage in Gloucester was founded by Peter Hartwell in 1999. Steve and Geoff Hartwell took over the running of the business from 2014. The company will continue to service the South West of England from Swindon to Bristol and up through Gloucestershire into Worcestershire. Its local operational and sales function will remain separate, but it will use Doree Bonner’s central functions such as IT, HR, finance, marketing and its existing nationwide coverage.

The company has a 26,000 sq ft modern warehouse and over 1,500 storage containers plus external storage in Gloucester. Geoff Hartwell will remain as a director and continue to run the business. His brother, Steve, will stay on as a consultant to assist with the transition. The Advanced Removals ethos will be maintained, its current customer base will see no change, all staff will be retained, and the logo and corporate colours of Advanced Removals will remain the same.

Jason Herbert, Group Managing Director of The Doree Bonner International Group commented: “Having paused our acquisition strategy (due to the global pandemic) following the successful integration of Luxfords of Weybridge towards the end of 2019, I am excited that we have kick-started the next phase of our expansion with such a great company brought on board. Geographically it fits perfectly and its strong culture, experienced team and passion for customer service match our own. Its top-notch storage facility is a massive boost for our infrastructure in the South West and dovetails nicely into our storage focussed strategy. Our many corporate accounts will also be able to benefit from the superb service that Advanced Removals provides. I am really pleased that Geoff will join the Doree Bonner Group and his role will be pivotal in leading the Advanced business on this next stage of its journey.”

Geoff and Steve Hartwell commented: “We have always been a forward-looking company and have considered various options for the future. After much deliberation it was apparent for the benefit of the company and its employees that it was time to evolve.  Following our meetings with Jason and his team it was clear we had found the right fit. We are both very much looking forward to progressing the business.”

Photo: Jason Herbert (left), Group Managing Director Doree Bonner International, with Geoff Hartwell, Director Advanced Removals & Storage.