3/26/2009
ALLIED INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES 2008 TOP SALES AWARD
Reliable Van & Storage Recognized for Outstanding International Sales
CHICAGO, March 16, 2009 — Allied International, a market leader in international household goods moving, announced the selection of Reliable Van & Storage, based in Elizabeth, N.J., as its 2008 Top Sales Agent. The prestigious award was presented to Peter Toscano, president of Reliable, 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 Reliable for its outstanding sales in international moving,” said Drew Coolidge, vice president and general manager of Allied International. “Reliable has been awarded this honor many times over the past several years and that is a direct reflection of Reliable’s outstanding group of employees and management team, all of whom should be very proud of this accomplishment.”
The annual award is given to the Allied agent within the United States and Canada that achieves the highest international moving sales revenue.
“We are very honored to receive this award and share it equally with everyone on our international team. They play such an important role in our growth and success,” said Peter Toscano, president of Reliable Van & Storage.
Reliable has been in the relocation business since 1923, when it was founded by Toscano’s grandfather. Since that time, four generations of the Toscano family have maintained the respect and confidence of corporations and consumers by providing outstanding services for domestic and international household goods moving along with storage and warehousing at their 200,000-square-foot facility.
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.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are not historical, but are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects upon SIRVA Inc. and its subsidiaries. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting us will be those anticipated by management. These forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and other factors, including without limitation those described under the caption “Business Risks” and other risks described in our 2005 Annual Report on Form 10-K and other reports we submit to the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. We do not intend, and are under no obligation, to update any particular forward-looking statement included in this release.
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