As the premier provider of crates, handling equipment, and packaging products, phs Teacrate excels within Slough. Handling over 9 million crates annually, we play a pivotal role in supporting various industries including removals and storage, food processing and distribution, retail, and fit-out enterprises, establishing us as the leading crate rental service provider across the entirety of the UK.
Our Dedicated Services in Slough
Backed by our proficient sales, account management, and customer support teams, we offer an unparalleled service guaranteeing utmost customer contentment. Demonstrated by a history of 99%+ customer satisfaction ratings, our experts provide tailored guidance and insights to meet the distinctive demands of our Slough patrons.
Understanding the specific needs of our Slough clientele, we assist them in selecting the perfect crate dimensions and types for their unique requirements, all backed by punctual deliveries. Our standard delivery option ensures next-day arrival at any Slough location. Bolstered by a workforce of over 100 members and a fleet comprising 29 vehicles, our robust operational setup ensures efficient and dependable delivery services across the city. Moreover, our strategically positioned Slough depots facilitate effortless customer collections, providing a seamless journey from beginning to end.
Innovation at phs Teacrate, Chester
At phs Teacrate, innovation takes center stage. Our commitment to service excellence has led us to create a distinctive barcoding technology. This groundbreaking solution ensures effortless monitoring of your items, from their initial delivery right through to the ultimate collection. Supported by an array of accessible management reports, overseeing the status of your crates is now more convenient than ever.
phs Teacrate gives you full support 24 hours a day via Cratelink, a market leading online crate management system. This allows you to amend an order, specify deliveries or collection, access historical information and produce reports.
Our products
With crate capacities ranging from 25 to 165 litres, no job is too big or too small for phs Teacrate. We serve the needs of households and businesses undertaking home or office moves, re-organisations, refurbishments or complete relocations.
We offer rental and outright purchase options and complimentary custom logo branding. Our crates are manufactured with phs Teacrate owned equipment, from tough polypropylene and provide a high level of protection for contents. They may be stacked when full and nested when empty for space saving. All our crates are 100% recyclable at the end of their life, therefore fully adhering to the waste framework directive and helping the environment.
We have a wide range of RTP products to meet the requirements of the food and retails sectors as well as logistics operations across a range of industries. Our products include bale arm crates, plastic pallets and pallet boxes. We also offer a full wash service where we collect, clean and return your food crates ready to use. We have the capacity to wash up to 400,000 crates every week.
Our accreditations
At phs Teacrate we are an Investor in People, a member of the British Association of Removers and holders of ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14000.
phs Teacrate are part of the phs Group, the leading UK workplace services provider.
phs Teacrate is dedicated to delivering exceptional crate rental services in Slough and beyond.
Fun Facts about Slough
1. The "Poem"
Slough gained a peculiar sort of fame through the humorous poem "Come, friendly bombs, and fall on Slough!" by poet John Betjeman. The poem, often misinterpreted as a critique, actually speaks to the poet's fondness for the town.
2. Diverse Community
Slough is known for its cultural diversity, with a population that represents a wide range of ethnic backgrounds and nationalities.
3. Trading Estate
Slough is home to the Slough Trading Estate, one of the largest industrial estates in Europe, housing numerous businesses and providing local employment.
4. Brunel's Railway
The Great Western Railway line passes through Slough, and it's famous for being designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, a renowned engineer.
5. Wexham Park Hospital
Slough houses Wexham Park Hospital, an important healthcare institution that serves the local community.
6. Pioneering Mars Bar
The Mars bar was first made in Slough in the 1930s by the British confectionery company Mars.
7. Farnham Road
Slough's Farnham Road is known for its vibrant South Asian community, offering a wide array of restaurants, shops, and cultural experiences.
8. Stokes Poges
Nearby Stokes Poges is known for the historic churchyard that inspired Thomas Gray's famous poem "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard."
9. Slough Ice Arena
The Slough Ice Arena provides a unique recreational experience, offering ice skating, hockey, and other ice-related activities.
10. Upton Court Park
Upton Court Park, a picturesque green space, offers walking paths, gardens, and a historic manor house, providing a relaxing escape within the town.