Case Study
District Council 37
U.M.C. Moving Co. Inc. was tasked with relocating District Council 37, a prominent labor union with 500 employees, from their existing location at 55 Water Street in New York City. The project involved safely transporting furniture and personnel to a new office location with additional storage of personal contents, executive furniture, and sensitive technology in U.M.C.’s warehouse.
Challenge:
The scope of this project posed several challenges. Relocating and storing 25 truckloads of furniture, personal items, and electronic equipment required meticulous coordination. Ensuring the security and organization of these stored items at the U.M.C. warehouse was critical to prevent damage or misplacement. Additionally, the seamless redelivery of the stored items to 10 separate floors at the new location demanded efficient planning to meet tight deadlines.
Solution:
U.M.C. Moving Co. Inc. successfully managed every aspect of the relocation process, relocating 500 employees and their furniture securely and efficiently. The company stored personal belongings, technology, and executive furniture in its state-of-the-art facility, ensuring security and accessibility.
Local 802
U.M.C. Moving Co. Inc. partnered with Local 802, a prominent labor union in New York City, to execute a complex relocation project. The undertaking required the dismantling, relocation, and storage of numerous personal contents, file cabinets, and office files as Local 802’s office at 322 West 48th Street underwent renovations. Additionally, the project involved temporarily relocating 60 employees to a swing space.
Challenge:
Relocating 50 employees and securely transferring 17 truckloads of materials required exceptional precision and efficiency, ensuring no loss or damage occurred. The challenge was heightened by maintaining productivity during the temporary move and executing a seamless reinstallation post-renovation.
Solution:
The project achieved outstanding results by flawlessly completing the temporary relocation and storage transfer, ensuring zero loss or damage. It facilitated a smooth transition to swing space while maintaining productivity and seamlessly reinstalled all items in their original locations after the renovation, delivering everything on schedule.
I. Janvey & Sons
I. Janvey & Sons, a cleaning supplies company with 25 employees, needed to relocate their warehouse, office, showroom, and industrial racking from Hempstead to Holbrook, Long Island. This massive project required relocating 56 truckloads worth of assets over a two-week period.
Challenge:
Relocating varied assets— including sensitive office equipment, showroom displays, and large industrial racking—posed challenges in logistics, item safeguarding, and ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
Solution:
U.M.C. Moving Co. Inc. started with a detailed on-site assessment to understand the scale and nature of the move. A customized relocation plan was developed, considering the specific requirements of each area to ensure maximum efficiency. The company’s specialized fleet managed the transport, including handling industrial racking. Advanced packing and labeling techniques ensured all items were safely moved without damage. Temporary storage solutions were also provided for seamless transition. U.M.C. successfully completed the relocation, transporting all assets efficiently while minimizing disruption to I. Janvey & Sons’ operations.
Poten & Company
Poten & Company, a leader in shipping with 115 employees, required a seamless relocation and storage solution across two locations—521 5th Avenue and Jericho, Long Island. U.M.C. Moving Co. Inc. was tasked with dismantling and storing 22 truckloads of Knoll workstations, ship models, and executive furniture, while ensuring the smooth relocation of 75 personnel to Manhattan and 40 to Long Island.
Challenges:
This project presented unique challenges, including tight timelines, the secure storage of valuable assets, and coordinating logistics to relocate employees without disrupting operations. Efficient infrastructure setups and clear communication across all stakeholders were crucial for success.
Solution:
U.M.C. Moving Co. developed a tailored relocation and storage plan. They dismantled and securely stored furniture in their state-of-the-art facilities, ensuring safety. Precise scheduling and corporate relocation management services facilitated the smooth movement of personnel and setup of workstations at the new offices.
Our Values
- Experienced: Established in 1992 with over 1,000 office relocation projects in the NY metro area. Dedicated: average length of employment is 15 years.
- Focused: Our only business is office relocation and storage.
- Committed: A senior management person is assigned to every project as the manager of that project Responsive: State-of-the-art communication equipment allows for immediate response to every client request
- People: Management, sales and operations management staff that interacts with the labor force on a daily basis. Labor force of 35 full time Local 814 Teamster Union Members.