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In business, the decision to relocate is never made lightly. Only after thoroughly evaluating costs and benefits and analyzing all available options does a company decide to move its operations. And even when you're sure that relocation is the best alternative, you're probably concerned about the strain on your employees, unavoidable downtime and other schedule disruptions, and the potential for expensive damage to your equipment and furnishings.

Using an experienced, professional mover makes all the difference between a pleasant move and a relocation nightmare. Since our beginning in 1911, Smith Dray Line has moved thousands of businesses. In fact, we've moved more than 1,000 offices in the last 12 months alone (a client list is available upon request).

To get a pricing quote or discuss your upcoming
office/plant move, please contact Neva Diggs at neva.diggs@smithdray.com today.

This experience has taught us that there's much more to a successful move than just physically transporting goods from one location to another. In each relocation project we undertake our goals are the same as yours.

• To protect your equipment and furnishing by using only highly trained crews and specialized equipment

• To reduce operating downtime by setting and meeting designated packing and moving schedules and placement specifications

• To contain costs by thoroughly anticipating and planning every detail of the move

• To ease the transition period by providing specialized short- and long-term storage services for commercial goods

• To ensure your complete satisfaction with every aspect of your move
  

To ensure that we achieve these goals, we've developed special procedures for each phase of the relocation process.

Complete relocation planning and management services
Smith Dray Line will help you evaluate your needs, anticipate any special handling or moving requirements, develop workable timetables, and establish reasonable budgets. And our complete services make your relocation easier to plan and mange, too. Because we are equipped to handle all phases of your move – including packing, crating, breakdown and set-up of modular furniture systems, moving and storage (if needed), and local and long-distance transit – there's no need to waste your time coordinating services among an assortment of vendors. You're free to concentrate on more important business.

Sales force trained in office and industrial relocation
The Smith Dray Line representative who prepares your proposal and helps you plan your relocation is specially trained in the demanding field of office and industrial relocations. This training helps us ensure the smoothest possible move for your office or industrial facility.

Expert supervision throughout every relocation
Initially, the most telling difference between Smith Dray Line and the competition is our "hands-on" approach to your office move. It is very likely that the owners of Smith Dray Line will be on your move, directing the process. Our supervisors have many years of hands-on experience themselves. Their attention to detail, combined with their in-depth knowledge and "can-do" attitude, makes for a smooth process.

Specialized procedures and equipment for packing and transporting electronic data processing equipment and other special-care items
Smith Dray Line has spider cranes with suction lifts for moving loaded lateral files, scissors lifts for easy access to second or third story spaces, large wooden "gondolas" on wheels (perfect for moving computers, open file systems, libraries, etc.), and a wide range of special-purpose platforms, ramps, and crates. We also have transportation systems designed specifically to cushion and protect the delicate circuitry in your electronic equipment.

Crews experienced in working with modular office panel systems
Moving and reconfiguring a complex modular office panel system to fit a new facility requires special expertise. Smith Dray Line has a staff of office panel specialists who are certified in all major panel systems. These specialists are experienced in disassembling, transporting, reconfiguring, and assembling modular office panel systems. We even offer modular office panel system reupholster services.

Final walk-through with your staff to ensure your complete satisfaction with the relocation
As you're settling into your new location, your Smith Dray Line representative will walk through the premises with your staff to make sure you are completely satisfied with our service. Additional follow-up services are also available, if needed.

More than 75 years of experience, meticulous attention to detail, dedication to total customer satisfaction – no wonder so many companies choose Smith Dray Line to move their facilities.

Smith Dray Line – the customer's choice.