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ALLIED INTERNATIONAL HONORS NOR-CAL MOVING SERVICES WITH ITS 2008 CUSTOMER CHOICE AWARD

Household Goods Mover Recognized for Superior Customer Service


Chicago, March 16, 2009 — Allied International, a market leader in international household goods moving, announced the selection of NOR-CAL Moving Services, based in San Leandro, Calif., as its 2008 Customer Choice Award winner. This is the second year in a row NOR-CAL has received the prestigious award, which was presented to Anthony Vukovic, vice president of NOR-CAL, by Wes Lucas, CEO of Allied’s parent company SIRVA Inc. at Allied International’s recent Global Network Meeting in Singapore.

“We are proud to again recognize NOR-CAL for its unwavering commitment to providing superior customer service,” said Drew Coolidge, vice president and general manager of Allied International. “This is our most prestigious award because it’s based on survey ratings from our customers around the world. Being awarded this honor two years in a row is a direct reflection of NOR-CAL’s outstanding group of employees, all of whom should be very proud of this accomplishment.”

Allied International’s Customer Choice Award winner is chosen based on the best overall scores from more than 7,000 customer surveys, which focus on international packing and delivery services. All Allied agents in the United States and Canada are eligible for the award.

“We are very honored to receive this award and share it equally with everyone on our international team, who play such an important role in our growth and success,” said Peter P. Mazzetti Jr., president of NOR-CAL Moving Services. “We created our business based on a very simple philosophy – to provide San Francisco-area businesses with superior moving services. Based on our relationship with Allied International, we have been able to extend our services well beyond the Bay Area.”

Incorporated in 1982, NOR-CAL has become one of the largest full-service moving companies in the western U.S., providing services for domestic, international and office relocations along with storage and warehousing.

About Allied International
Allied International was established in 1967 as a subsidiary of Allied Van Lines. With more than 800 locations in over 45 countries, Allied is an experienced leader in household goods moving. Allied is one of the established global brands of SIRVA Inc., a leader in providing relocation services to corporations, consumers and governments around the world. For more information about Allied International, visit www.alliedintl.com.

About SIRVA Inc.
SIRVA Inc. is a leading provider of relocation solutions to a well-established and diverse customer base around the world. The Company handles all aspects of relocation, including home purchase and home sale services, household goods moving, mortgage services, and home closing and settlement services. SIRVA conducts more than 300,000 relocations per year, transferring corporate and government employees in addition to individual consumers. SIRVA’s well-recognized brands include Allied, Allied International, Allied Pickfords, Allied Special Products, DJK Residential, Global, northAmerican, northAmerican International, SIRVA Mortgage, SIRVA Relocation and SIRVA Settlement. More information about SIRVA can be found on the Company's Web site at www.sirva.com.


NOR-CAL Wins National Commitment to Excellence Gold Award
at Cartus 2008 Global Network Conference


San Leandro, CA, October, 2008 – Nor-Cal Moving Services was recently honored for outstanding performance by Cartus at its 2008 Global Network Conference, “Leading the Way,” held October 27-28 in Washington D.C. USA. Cartus Global Network is Cartus’ industry-leading worldwide service provider network. Each year, Cartus recognizes the companies and individuals in the Network who have provided extraordinary service to its international customers and clients.

Nor-Cal Moving Services was awarded the Global Network Commitment to Excellence Gold award for its exceptional service results. This award is presented to the Global Network service provider who demonstrates excellent knowledge, principles, trust, and service, as selected by Supply Chain Management.

“Service providers such as Nor-Cal Moving Services routinely go above and beyond for our clients and our company, while at the same time demonstrating unparalleled dedication and performance,” said Traci Morris, senior vice president of supply chain management of Cartus. “As a vital extension of the Cartus team, our Global Network providers help minimize the stress that our clients and their employees face when they are dealing with important life decisions such as relocating. This award acknowledges the superior quality and professionalism that we have come to value from our service providers.”

“Being invited to join Cartus’ Global Network is an honor because the program’s criteria and performance standards are so stringent,” said Peter Mazzetti Jr, President, Nor-Cal Moving Services. “We fully endorse Cartus’ dedication to providing high-quality service and are grateful to have received this prestigious designation, which further enhances our commitment to world-class service.”

About Cartus
Cartus is the premier provider of global employee relocation and workforce development solutions serving the corporate, government, and affinity markets. Through its industry-leading mobility management outsourcing, consulting, and intercultural and language training, Cartus helps the mobile workforces of organizations of all sizes achieve success worldwide. With more than 50 years of experience, Cartus helps clients achieve cost reductions and enhance service performance to accomplish their organizational objectives. Cartus has been recognized globally for its premier service including the 2007 Relocation Provider of the Year by the Human Resources Outsourcing Association and named to the Global Outsourcing 100 List of Best Outsourcing Providers by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals. Cartus is part of Realogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and relocation services. Visit www.cartus.com and www.realogy.com for more information.

About Nor-Cal Moving Services
Incorporated in 1982, NOR-CAL Moving Services was created behind a very simple business idea: Provide San Francisco Bay Area businesses with superior moving service by employing the most highly qualified, skilled and professionally-motivated personnel available. Since its incorporation, Nor-Cal has become one of the largest full-service carriers in the Western U.S. with annual sales approaching $60 million and a permanent full-time team of 400 professional movers. Nor-Cal Moving has been recognized with national awards for excellence. The company has also been certified by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) as a Green Company.


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