2/1/2004

May is "National Moving Month"

More than 40 Million Americans Predicted to Move this Summer

May marks the official beginning of the moving season, a four-month relocation period between May and September during which more than half of all moves in 2004 will occur.

"2004 promises to be an active relocation year," says Mike Fergus, president of moving services, SIRVA, Inc., the parent company of Allied Van Lines, the world’s largest mover of families. "As schools close their doors for summer, millions of families will be changing addresses. And, with the ever-changing economy, Americans are moving where the jobs are."

Allied Van Lines’ national network of moving experts has created the "Guide to a Good Move" brochure designed to help families on the move. Whether they’re looking for information on how to ease a child’s moving anxieties or preparing a pet for an impending move, the "Guide to a Good Move" brochure provides families with expert advice on the most effective ways to overcome these challenges.

An established leader in the moving industry with more than 75 years of experience in household goods moving, Allied Van Lines and its national network of agents have gathered a wealth of information on how to simplify the challenging task of moving from one home to another.

Established in 1928, Allied Van Lines, with more than 500 agent locations in North America, is an experienced leader in household goods moving and specialized transportation services. Allied is one of the established global brands of SIRVA, Inc., (NYSE: SIR), a leader in providing relocation services to corporations, consumers and governments around the world. To request Allied’s free "Guide to a Good Move" brochure or for more information about Allied, visit www.allied.com.

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Judy Wohlt
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Deanna DeLuco
JSH&A Public Relations
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