Mentmore makes money from empty space

Article Abstract:

Mentmore Abbey was previously called Platignum and the company changed its name following the acquisition of Abbey Self-Storage. Abbey sells secure storage space and packaging and insurance. Customers pay in advance and a deposit. Abbey can sell property if customers do not pay. Abbey reported an operating profit of 1.84 million pounds sterling with sales at 4.71 million pounds for 1994 to 1995. The company's pre-tax profit is forecast at 2.4 million pounds sterling for 1996 to 1997.

Mentmore Abbey

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Foot down for new contracts

Article Abstract:

Seafield is a distribution and transportation company that is investing in facilities in Worksop, England, to deal with Unilever's food distribution in northern England. The company should benefit from profits from 2000. Non-Unilever operations will be concentrated on an additional site at Worksop. The company's transportation operations face difficult conditions. Truckers based in mainland Europe benefit from lower costs so can compete more easily.

Trucking, General Freight Trucking, Trucking & Courier Services, Ex. Air, Distribution of goods, Distribution (Commerce), Seafield PLC

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Big Yellow

Article Abstract:

Big Yellow is increasing its stake in the storage market in Britain, and should benefit from the strength of its brand. The company still faces high real estate prices.

Big Yellow (UK)

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