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metalangel 26-06-11 03:46 PM

M&P burns down
 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-s...wales-13918649

Quote:

Firefighters have spent the night tackling a major fire at a motorcycle parts and accessories firm in Swansea. They were called to M&P Motorcycles in Gorseinon shortly before 2330 BST on Saturday.

(local resident)
Mr Davies said the building was normally "like a pilgrimage" for motorcyclists, and some were turning up on Sunday morning, unaware of the fire.
Hope they're not too badly damaged, but the article's picture doesn't look good.

johnmaciver32 26-06-11 04:13 PM

I have just had a call from them and been reimbursed for an order placed a few days ago..Lass called Amy said all was destroyed....

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metalangel 26-06-11 04:16 PM

Re: M&P burns down
 
That just makes it worse. Awful news. I know I'm not alone in saying they're the first place I go to look for new bike parts.

EDIT: Website is offline too

andrewsmith 26-06-11 06:21 PM

Re: M&P burns down
 
They've shut the website until further notice

Busters is also shut aswel, as they worked in the same warehouse

Lozzo 26-06-11 07:54 PM

Re: M&P burns down
 
To be honest, they turned me over a couple of times so I'm not shedding any tears for them.

dazbo 26-06-11 11:20 PM

Re: M&P burns down
 
Talking to a bloke here on the rig who lives on Barry Island, he recalls M&P having burned down at least twice in the last 18 years before this...

andrewsmith 27-06-11 09:13 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dazbo (Post 2563812)
Talking to a bloke here on the rig who lives on Barry Island, he recalls M&P having burned down at least twice in the last 18 years before this...

Insurance job??
Just seen this on MCN (taking this with a Guardian size pinch of salt)

Quote:

Originally Posted by MCN
A major fire has destroyed the Swansea headquarters of Europe's largest motorcycle parts and accessories company, M&P Motorcycles.

The company has temporarily re-located to nearby premises where they are currently holding a crisis meeting.

Firefighters were called to the premises in Gorseinon just before 11.30pm on Saturday evening and by midnight onlookers reported that three-quarters of the building was alight. The whole of the building was affected by the blaze.

Fire Officer Steve Bryant said that the fire developed quickly and crews worked to protect nearby buildings, including an adjacent furniture company.

The fire at M&P Motorcycles was within close proximity of the old Mettoys factory in Fforestfach, where a serious tyre blaze has been burning since 16 June.


Nobbylad 27-06-11 09:41 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Lozzo (Post 2563699)
To be honest, they turned me over a couple of times so I'm not shedding any tears for them.

+1

Whilst I am thinking there's a certain amount of Karma here, it's going to make pursuing my claim against them more difficult now the goods they should have sold me have probably turned to ashes by now.

-Ralph- 27-06-11 09:48 AM

Re: M&P burns down
 
Shame for the folk that worked there eh?

Just got a load of stuff from Bitsforbikes and couldn't be happier.

Viney 27-06-11 09:51 AM

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I reckon it was Busters


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