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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