Established in 1973 in Yeovil, Somerset, M & J Bowers Ltd were pioneers at the very start of the recycling industry, when the importance of recycling paper and cardboard waste was first realised.
By 1984 the secure destruction of confidential data became a key issue for professional businesses. With our existing shredding facilities, M & J Bowers were at the forefront of secure confidential waste management and our reputation as a data and document destruction company was quickly recognised by organisations including regional council departments, legal organisations and medical institutes located throughout the South West.
We’ve been winning some awards…
M&J Bowers were recently nominated in the Yeovil Chamber of Commerce business awards 2020 . We’re delighted to say that we won Environmental or Green Business of the Year and also The Yeovil Chamber Overall Business of the Year…
The judges were impressed with the submission from Andrew Bowers as it demonstrated a forward thinking company that started before recycling was ‘fashionable’ and a requirement of businesses. Throughout its lifetime M&J Bowers have been able to demonstrate a commitment to working with local businesses to help them improve the environment credentials and practices, we were impressed that much of this work and knowledge was shared free of charge. We were impressed by the plans for the future, including new, more environmentally friendly lorries and an ever expanding list of items that can be recycled.
The judges were unanimous in their belief that this coupled with the very strong family ethos and history, and dedication to the town and wider area, made them a worthy winner for both Environmental Business of The Year and the Yeovil Chamber Overall Business of the Year 2020.
John Bowers
Chairman
John went into partnership with his father in 1973 and formed M&J Bowers. John has lead M & J Bowers to the forefront of secure confidential waste management and has developed the business reputation as a data and document destruction company recognised by organisations including regional council departments, legal organisations and medical institutes located throughout the South West.
Andrew Bowers
Managing Director
Andrew oversees the extensive fleet of purpose built vehicles that collect over 200 tonnes of confidential data, documents and company waste every week throughout South and Central England from Cornwall, Devon and Dorset up to the West Midlands, Gloucestershire and into London. Andrew has extensive knowledge of the operations of M&J Bowers, his aim is to meet and exceed customer needs and expectations.
Sam Bowers
Director
As logistics manager Sam will oversee and liaise with clients & colleagues to ensure the the timely collection of confidential waste is maintained, moved efficiently and securely.
Emma Isaacs
Director
As office manager Emma essentially ensures the smooth running of the office on a day-to-day basis she manages the team of our administrative support staff whilst also looking after accounts and payroll.
