Austin, Texas – Today, Wheaton World Wide Moving announced the addition of American Relocation and Storage Systems (ARSS) as an Austin-based interstate agent for its network of 250 moving and storage agencies throughout the United States.
ARSS serves its customers in the residential, corporate and military relocation markets as well as commercial relocation and logistics industries. The company operates from a 75,000 square foot warehouse which is military approved. The agency has been in business since the 1960s. The current owner and President, Steve Lancashire, purchased it in the mid 1990s.
The company has more than 30 full-time employees including an eight person management group that combined has what equates to hundreds of years of experience in the moving and storage industry.
“Austin is a great relocation market for us and we’re excited about adding a company with ARSS’ size, strength and reputation to the ranks of quality Wheaton agents around the country,” said Dave Witzerman, Wheaton’s executive vice president. “This is a great boost for our business and our brand and we’re thrilled ARSS is on board. We’re looking forward to a long-term relationship where together we can help move the lives of our customers happily and productively.”
ARSS is consistently recognized as a top moving company in the Austin area. The Austin Business Journal listed the company among the top three moving companies in 2007. Lancashire also was recognized in Fortune Magazine in July 2007. In addition, ARSS is a member of the Southwest Movers Association and is recognized by that organization as a Pinnacle Mover, its highest honor for movers.
“This is going to be a great partnership and a profitable endeavor for both companies,” said Lancashire. “I’m looking forward to building both of our brands in Austin and expanding our customer base with a reputable company like Wheaton World Wide Moving.”
ARSS can be reached at 800-880-0894 or e-mail: american-relocation@
About Wheaton World Wide Moving
Founded in 1945, Wheaton World Wide Moving is one of the world’s most highly regarded providers of transportation services. Wheaton has earned the Good Housekeeping Seal for its interstate moving services every year since 1964. With annual revenue in excess of $160 million, Wheaton recently was named the sixth largest household goods carrier by the American Moving and Storage Association (AMSA). Wheaton offers domestic and international household goods relocation services as well as special commodities and logistic services. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., Wheaton is partner to approximately 250 agents nationwide. To learn more, visit www.wheatonworldwide.com.
