A REMOVALS firm based in Northallerton has been crowned Commercial Mover of the Year.

PW Archer & Son has been rewarded in the annual competition that has been running since 1994 and is open to all Commercial Moving Group members of the British Association of Removers (BAR), the trade association for the UK removals industry.

The prestigious competition is designed to reward best practice between commercial movers and their clients, as well as attention to detail and adherence to the British Standard BS 8522.

This year’s competition saw companies from across the UK taking part, with entries covering the full range of commercial removals from complete office moves and reconfigurations of existing workspaces to the relocation of industrial facilities. All three independent judges commented on the high quality of the entries submitted, with Archer’s the ‘stand out’ entry in a hotly-contested competition.

Operations director Geoff Archer said: “It’s not quite sunk in yet, but it’s a huge confidence boost in that despite everything we’ve endured over the last few years we can still deliver a service that meets and hopefully exceeds, customer expectations.

“Personally it’s humbling when you read the list of past winners and this year’s other finalists; it’s a very proud moment for me, the family and the team.”