FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Brad
Estrin
Executive Vice President
Sales & Marketing
(800) 395-7100, ext. 7227
bestrin@suddath.com
Suddath Taps Move-Veteran
McCrain to Head New York Branch
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, September 22, 2003 – Fortifying its
staff to increase the “Wow” factor for its customers, Suddath
Relocation Systems, a leading provider of global household goods
transportation, facility moving and warehousing and logistics
services, today announced the appointment of William (Bill) McCrain
as President and General Manager of its Suffern, New York office.
In this position, Mr. McCrain will be responsible for all
operational, sales, marketing, and financial aspects of its 100-plus
employee global moving and storage operation serving New York’s
Tri-state area.
“Bill has over 40 years of experience in all aspects of the
moving and storage industry and brings with him a vast array of
knowledge regarding the New York Tri-State area,” commented Michael
E. Demont, President, Suddath Relocation Systems on the
announcement. “Moreover, he is well known for his ability to
establish and deliver consistently high levels of customer service
and quality work output, which will compliment our efforts to create
a “Wow” experience for our customers.”
Mr. McCrain has worked with several relocation organizations
including, most recently, a United agent in New York. His many years
in this market have allowed him to develop an extensive network of
significant contacts, which will support Suddath’s marketing efforts
to expand further into the office and industrial moving, corporate
relocation, and warehousing and logistics markets in the New York
area.
Mr. McCrain also brings a significant background in the
international market arena. He has traveled extensively around the
world to service his international clients and has been asked to
present at many industry functions, including the ERC. He is also
active in the industry, serving on the International Advisory
Committee for the ERC and Chaired a panel discussion at the
Household Goods Forwarders Convention.
About Suddath Relocation Systems
Suddath Relocation Systems, a subsidiary of The Suddath
Companies, provides
corporate relocation services,
household goods
transportation,
freight services,
facility and
company equipment moving,
warehousing and logistics services to businesses and consumers worldwide.
Established in 1919, The Suddath Companies is a diversified group of domestic
and international moving service companies. These affiliates specialize in worldwide
corporate
employee relocation,
residential
moving,
warehouse and
3pl and logistics
management. In addition to its international services to over 100 countries,
Suddath operates in 16 locations throughout the United States as one of
United Van Lines’ largest agents. The Suddath Companies has over 1,200 employees
nationwide handling over 40,000 shipments annually. Suddath is also the
“Official Transportation Sponsor” of Disney’s “Celebrate Mickey: 75 InspEARations” statue tour. For more information, visit
their web site at www.suddath.com.
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