In this episode, fourth generation removal man, Geoff Archer, discusses how, even though P.W. Archer & Son is a family firm, he had to go and get a job before returning with his worldly experience of work.

We discuss how P.W. Archer & Son was started by Percy William Archer and his brother Horace in May 1920, where they drove to Darlington to buy ice, which they then sold back in Northallerton to butchers, ice cream parlours and anyone else that wanted ice. And how centenary celebrations have sadly been put on hold due to the current pandemic.

We discuss challenges from the past, one being during the time of his forefathers, the Second World War, and how he couldn’t imagine that someone could come walking through the door and cut the company by two thirds due to nationalisation! And the biggest challenge in his living memory was Black Wednesday in the 90’s.

Geoff controversially talks about how he would change the moving industry by bringing in tachographs and O-licences for anything hire & reward.

We cover framework agreements, one of Geoff’s high points to date, showing that a small family firm can compete with the big boys.

Outside of the industry we discover Geoff’s passion for Citroen 2CV’s.

And as always, we end Moving Matters with some funny moving stories, one I am sure all removers will relate to regarding addresses, and I dare you not to laugh when you hear about Steve!

Enjoy!

Links to P.W. Archer & Son:

Special Guest: Geoff Archer.