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TeleZüri / RaumkulturTV
Report on "Moving done simply with w. wiedmer ag"
"The moving boxes with the orange ‹W› have long since become a sign of hope for all those who are really fed up with moving. The moving professionals at Wiedmer in Zurich specialize in the fed-up moving customer."
Gwerbziitig Wädi / 21 March 2023
Moving made “simple”: an interview with the experts
All you need for a move is the right removal van, don’t you? No, you need a fair bit more than that. Make sure you’re getting quality, comprehensive support and good value for money when you choose your removal company.
Glattaler / Volketswiler, 28 October 2022
Expert interview on the self-storage trend
Putting your own furniture, household effects and other items into storage at an external facility has been standard practice in the US for a long time now. It has now found its way to Switzerland, not least since the popular docusoap Storage Wars aired, and is enjoying a real boom at the moment.
Interview in the media corner at GEWA22, September 2022
w. wiedmer ag – “more than just moving”
Mr Weinberger will be telling us why self-storage boomed during the pandemic and what impact digitalisation is having on the removals industry.
PING PONG STORY GMBH, July 2022
Will the removal men get the ball rolling?
Welcome to the first PING PONG interview. Our guests in the House of Tabletennis today are Hannes Weinberger and Adrian Hinder from w. wiedmer ag.
"der möbelspediteur" June 2022
Wiedmer delivers training on Battery Powered Tracked Stair Climber
If technical equipment is to be deployed safely and correctly, staff need to be able to use it properly. Wiedmer, a removal specialist from the Swiss town of Fällanden, has trained its team to ensure they can use a stair climber competently.
"der möbelspediteur" February 2021
A corporate changing room inside a storage unit – Wiedmer talks weird and illegal things
The small print in a self-storage contract is usually written in such a large font that it’s impossible to miss. Nevertheless, that does not stop some people stacking hemp in barrels or using a storeroom as a changing room for 20 of their company’s employees, says storage expert Thomas Wiedmer.
Zo/Avu and züriost.ch, 2 December 2020
Switzerland’s “Storage Wars”
In the US, as with so many things, even the act of clearing storage boxes has been made into a big TV show. How closely Storage Wars reflects the reality in the region.
November 2020, Zürich Park Side Lifestyle Factory magazine
When you’re moving, you need a bit more than just a removal van. Besides the right transport equipment, including lifting platform, pneumatic shock absorbers, interior padding and safety devices, it’s also important to have specialists who know their craft and how to use all the aids (woollen blankets, furniture dollies, tools, straps for heavy loads). The family business w. wiedmer ag has been completing moves with all the trimmings since 1961
Story in EISNULL no. 4 19/20, 22 September 2019
The extensive historical collection owned by the FC Zürich museum relocated to a new home in mid-July 2019. The move was handled by its long-standing removals partner and FCZ-Business-Club member w. wiedmer ag. This ensured that the documented history of FC Zürich – paraphernalia, memorabilia, publications and much more – was always in good hands.
Short clip | 2018/03 Moon landings, Backflip
On your way to the Moon? Earthly things can stay in a ‹W› storage unit. Language course abroad? Inheritance? Filing cabinets too small? Where am I going to put everything?
Short clip | 2018/02 Moon landings, Moon dance
On your way to the Moon? Earthly things can stay in a ‹W› storage unit. Self-storage is very much in vogue. People’s constantly changing personal and work situations, combined with greater mobility, are also increasing the demand for self-storage units.
Short clip | 2018/01 Moon landings, Flag
On your way to the Moon? Earthly things can stay in a ‹W› storage unit. More space! The ‹W› Lagerbox state-of-the-art self-storage units with many benefits: accessible around the clock, available at short notice, cancellable within 14 days, clean, dry, bright, private, kept safe by CCTV...
Gewerbezeitung Volketswil, 7 June 2018
“Wiedmer demonstrates the art of moving simply.”
Virtually all of us will have moved house at least once in our lives. And who hasn’t stopped to ask themselves how they could make it as easy as possible? The many IVV members who attended the lunch hosted by w. wiedmer AG in Fällanden were able to get answers to this question and others.
Tages Anzeiger city blog, 8 May 2018
“My heroes of day-to-day removals”
Moving house is ghastly. Luckily, there are some people who will really look after you when you do. A hymn to craftsmanship: without these men and women, moving would be even worse.
Rümlanger Zeitung, 4 May 2018
“We in the community are very proud of our tradespeople”
The community association "Gewerbeverein Rümlang" opened the trade fair RüGa on Friday evening. It offered attractions of all kinds throughout the weekend, from stage shows to brass bands.
Der Landbote, 16 March 2018
“Even more mini storerooms in Töss”
SELF STORAGE: small storage units are becoming big business. A trend that has been booming in the US for decades has now most definitely arrived in Winterthur, with not one but two providers opening new sites in March.
ZO/AvU, 7 March 2018
“Schlepping boxes before the renovation”
The Bauma town council offices must be empty by tomorrow, as renovation work is due to begin soon on the old building. The town council will be moving into a temporary building near the maintenance depot later in the week, where councillors will have to manage with a lot less space.
SRF 1, programme AUF UND DAVON broadcast on 5 January 2018
Swiss expats and their adventures
Despite the much-vaunted Swiss security and despite having a job, family and friends, thousands of Swiss people leave their homeland every year to start a new life far away. Now in its ninth season, “DOK” accompanies Swiss expats and adventurers to Morocco, Australia and Sweden.
Zürichsee-Zeitung, 31 March 2017
“A move under tough conditions”
The Bethesda retirement home in Küsnacht has been renovated over the past ten months. There have been several waves of relocations during this time, the last of which involved those residents who had temporarily been living on the Beugi site in Zollikon.
Radio SRF 1, Nachtclub broadcast on 30 March 2016
“A unique moving story”
Radio interview with Adrian Hinder, our Operations Manager in Wädenswil.
Zürichsee plus and Höfe plus, March 2016
“KMUportraits”
Company profile in the magazine for sophisticated living, design, interiors and lifestyle.
der moebelspediteur trade magazine, January 2016
“Sale agreed. What now? What becomes of removal firms.”
What happens when a removal business is sold? What about its customers and staff? Exactly five years ago, the Holligers – husband and wife – sold their company to w. wiedmer ag. We take a look at what’s changed.
Seesicht Das Zürichsee-Magazin, June 2015
“The new form of self-storage”
Self-storage is very much in vogue. It means storing your own stuff in sealed, secure, easily accessible, individual rental units of different sizes, with flexible rental terms.
Küsnachter Amtlich, 21 August 2014
“Goldbach primary school moves into Erb school building”
The whole of the Goldbach primary school was relocated to the Erb school building during the summer holidays. The move also means a new route to school for pupils.
Tele Top, 12 April 2014
“Volketswil town council offices face stress of moving”
120 people under one roof. On Friday, 11 April 2014, Volketswil town council (all administrative departments of the political municipality, the local police, the school administration, the educational advisory service and the municipal library) moved into the newbuild at Zentralstrasse 21.
Zürcher Oberländer, 11 April 2014
“A chaotic pile of boxes in the town hall”
Relocating Volketswil town council. Volketswil town council, together with a number of other authorities, moved into the newbuild on Zentralstrasse on Friday, 11 April 2014.
Q1 2009
Newspaper of the Gewerbeverein Volketswil
“Wiedmer does over 1,000 house moves a year” – a profile published in the quarterly newspaper of the trade association "Gewerbeverein Volketswil" .
Story on SF 1, 30 August 2008
Sicher ist sicher! (Better safe than sorry)
Getting the move right is half the battle. Around 500,000 people a year move house in Switzerland. The process is usually extremely stressful, and a lot can go wrong. However, following a few rules can avoid damage and hassle. In the programme Sicher ist sicher!, Thomas Wiedmer shares some handy moving tips.
CASH-TV, 1 April 2007
“The stress of moving”
Budget providers are posing a challenge to the experts with their predatory pricing. Can the established removal firms now pack up and go?