While it is important for the IAM to continue with the work they currently do and do well, they have branched out into new areas, with the first meeting of the IAM Logistics Network, ILN. The Gosselin Group, in Antwerp in Belgium, hosted this first meeting. All those in attendance thought the experience and the chance to meet and connect to other businesses was an opportunity not to miss.

The Tristate Household Goods Tariff Conference Inc. is still going strong since its conception in 1936. In that time it has seen many changes, but what has not changed much is the executive secretary, Kenneth Sataloff. He has held this position since 1973 and still has little intention of giving up the post even though he has recently celebrated his 70th birthday.

t is important to realize the hard work of the NCMA, National Council of Moving Association. They oversee the 27 organizations that help to improve the moving business as a whole. The NCMA was first established in 1969 as a way to improve the connection between the different organizations and to bring together the industries to ensure a smooth understanding of the requirements of the different aspects of the moving business across America.

The IAM is looking to bring together all the different organizations that jointly affect the moving business. Bringing together different organizations creates a stronger industry. One aim of the IAM is to coordinate all of their events and meetings to coincide with other moving conventions with the sole purpose to save time and money for moving businesses. Another goal is to create global standards for the industry.

The 96th convention for the California Moving and Storage Association was a success. The convention looks to the future of the moving business, what new technology there is available, and benefits for the moving industry as a whole.

Every now and again, moving companies are asked to move some pretty high-profile people. Ranging from CEO’s and politicians to celebrities. Earlier this summer, Arpin Van Lines was specifically chosen to do just that in moving former Olympic Hockey Legend, Dave Christian. He was part of the U.S. Olympic hockey team that won the gold in the event known as the “Miracle on Ice.” A personal connection with the company made this move possible.