PODS for Commercial Use – A Case Study of Portable Storage for some local Manchester Production Companies
While PODS containers are widely known for their residential moving and portable storage capabilities, they also offer an exceptional and cost-effective solution for various commercial enterprises. In recent years, several television production companies in Manchester and the surrounding areas have leveraged PODS for their storage and logistics needs, ensuring smooth and efficient execution of their projects.
PODS: The Preferred Choice for TV Production in Manchester
Recently, PODS has supplied multiple containers to numerous television companies with active productions in the North West. Among our notable clients are Channel X North Ltd and Gemma Television, who rely on PODS for their ongoing projects and series. It’s great to provide a range of portable storage and logistics options to suit a range of location and production requirements.
PODS for ‘So Awkward’ by Channel X North Ltd
“So Awkward” is a popular sitcom series on CBBC, depicting the lives of a group of friends in secondary school. Filmed in locations such as Radcliffe, Eccles, Manchester, and Macclesfield, the series is now in its ninth season.
Channel X North Ltd required a long-term storage and logistics solution to support their demanding production schedule. PODS provided the ideal solution with our portable storage containers, delivering multiple units to various filming locations over the past 18 months. These containers have been instrumental in storing props, sets, and equipment, particularly during the summer holidays when schools are available for filming.
Beyond storage, PODS plays a crucial role in logistics and transport, ensuring that all necessary items are delivered to the right locations on the correct days. This service has saved the production team time and money while reducing the stress associated with a busy shooting schedule.
So Awkwards’ Location Manager, Anthony Garside told us:
“The PODS were crucial to our production, providing additional storage space for set dressing props on a children’s TV show. Once the production wrapped, we stored all our office furniture and dressing props in the PODS for the entire year. The PODS made the whole process seamless from start to finish.”
PODS for ‘Daddy Issues’ by Fudge Park Productions (Gemma Television Ltd)
Gemma Television, in collaboration with Fudge Park Productions, is currently filming “Daddy Issues,” a new six-part comedy series for BBC3. This production is created by the team behind “White Gold” and “The Inbetweeners,” featuring prominent writers and actors like Danielle Ward, Aimee Lou Wood, and David Morrissey.
For this project, Gemma Television required a versatile and scalable, portable storage solution. They chose PODS for our ability to provide various container sizes on long-term hire. These containers store sets, props, and costumes, with the flexibility to deliver them to different locations as needed. 
PODS is accommodating to these ever changing requirements, whether the larger containers are required on-site for a day or need to be transported back to our secure storage centre in Manchester.
Additionally, we offer access to their containers at our depot, allowing production team members to retrieve specific items without the need for a full container delivery. This flexibility is highly valued by Gemma Television, as it aligns with their dynamic production schedules.
Offering more than just portable storage…
PODS has proven to be more than just a storage company for TV production companies in Manchester. We provide comprehensive portable storage, logistics and transport services, enabling us to ensure that all necessary items are in the right place at the right time. We deliver seamless storage solutions that adapt to the evolving needs of each project, achieving this by closely collaborating with production teams and art departments.
For TV production companies seeking a reliable and flexible storage partner, PODS offers the ideal solution, combining convenience, efficiency, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness.
Portable Storage for The Booming TV Industry in the North West
Manchester has become a vibrant hub for television production, attracting a multitude of projects due to its diverse filming locations and state-of-the-art facilities. The BBC’s move to Salford Quays and the establishment of MediaCityUK have been pivotal in this transformation, therefore bringing a significant number of production companies and talent to the North West.
MediaCityUK, located in Salford, has revolutionised the media landscape in the region. It houses major broadcasters, which includes the BBC and ITV, alongside numerous independent production companies. This development has not only boosted local employment but also drawn a skilled workforce and creative professionals from other parts of the UK, especially London. This means many Londoners are relocating to the North!
For those considering relocating from London to Manchester, PODS containers offer a seamless and efficient solution. You can find more information about relocating with PODS here: Best Way to Relocate from London to Manchester.
Finally, if you’re looking at a portable storage, commercial storage or logistics solution, contact our friendly teams today. We would love to help! 0161 300 9712 or email info@ukpods.co.uk.