In response to Philip Jamison's request for a piano crating company,
I suggest he contact Hedleys Humpers in London; their web site will give
full details, or contact the main man: <patrick@hedleyshumpers.com>

While not a specialist piano crater, they are specialist worldwide
shippers and I have used them in excess of 25 years fetching and
carrying the weird and the wonderful from all over the planet, and
I'm pleased to say I have never had a single hiccup from these guys.
They will collect it for you, Phil, crate it and ship it to your door
or nearest airport at a realistic price, all things considered.
I can't recommend them enough!.  Hope this is of help :-)

Mark Singleton