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Atlantic Corporate Relocation - Relocators aim to move in the right direction

2009-11-06T22:00:00.000-08:00

Atlantic Corporate Relocation - Relocators aim to move in the right direction

Removals firm looks to remain family friendly while gaining market share in lucrative business.

Market trends dictated a strategic shift for a removals firm. Now it has to adapt to the change. Wayne Sidell is looking for a change of image. Not for himself. He’s happy with his dual personality of being a former trucker who now heads a £22m business employing 150 people across Europe.

He’s looking to change the image of Atlantic Corporate Relocation, a business that had its roots in packing and shipping home contents but which a year ago decided to expand its offering to a full relocation package.

With offices in London, Paris, Frankfurt and Geneva – and working with partner companies around the globe – the firm helps those families who have to up sticks, due to a company placement, and move lock, stock and barrel to a different country.

“We cover everything from helping them to find a home and settling the children into schools to opening bank accounts, securing visas and finding the nearest golf clubs,” said Sidell.

Atlantic also physically packs and ships their belongings. And we’re not just talking a sofa and a couple of pictures. The kind of homes the business sources for its clients employees are on the market at rents of about £4,000 a week and the chattels that follow these global corporate migrant workers often include valuable antiques, said Sidell.

But having moved up a rung, the issue facing Sidell and his co-owner, group managing director Chris Baker, is how to differentiate the new kid on the block – Atlantic – from the handful of major competitors all vying for a slice of the corporate relocation market.

For a start, they are banking on the company’s 20 year history: Sidell started out as a man with a van. The business, Atlantic Worldwide Movers, grew and Sidell found himself heading a team of packers with a fleet of vans. The firm has seen a 500pc increase in income in the past four years.

The decision to expand the offering was more reactive than strategic. “There were a lot of companies starting to offer a comprehensive service,” said Baker. “Those looking to relocate staff wanted everything from one supplier. What we were doing, the packing and shipping, was being swept up.”

Sidell and Baker realized that to survive they too had to offer the less lucrative add-on services if they were to continue to win business. “We were being forced down that road,” said Sidell

The problem is Atlantic is still seen as offering the brawn- manhandling crates and containers – rather than the brains; micro-managing every element of an intercontinental family move. It’s an image the firm has to change.

“Atlantic is well known within the removals industry but not that well known in the corporate market,” said Baker.

Major corporate spend millions moving key staff around the world, he said. What they want is to make sure that their high flying executive is quickly as productive in their new placement as in the old. Therefore, those charged with moving top staff with minimal fuss don’t always look for the cheapest option

Which means SIdell and Baker have to quickly find a niche, “a differentiator” said Baker. With more than half of its business involving moving staff from the US to the UK, Atlasntic is banking on pandering, pampering and pre-empting as a way to secure the contracts.

It’s policy that may, though affect its 30pc gross margin. What’s in the Atlantic package depends on the level of fussing each clients company wants for its star workers. They may not all get help adapting to the culture but they will get the services of a handyman to change appliances to the UK three pin plugs.

“There’s a tremendous amount of handholding,” said Baker. “ Even when the relocation is complete they will often keep in touch asking where the nearest pilates group is for example.”

“It costs about $35,000 to relocate a family,” he said. “Its serious money.” Luckily for Atlantic the bulk of that goes on the most profitable segment, the physical move – Atlantic’s core and original business.

In the last year Atlantic has changed its name, logo and premises. Its also boosted its sales force to help woo the small group of key corporate relocation buyers.

“It’s a challenge to maintain the company culture as you grow. We have certain values and if you grow too fast it becomes nigh on impossible to maintain that attitude from the staff: there’s a risk as we get bigger we won’t be as good,” said Sidell.

“We want to get a reputation for being a relocation company that will go the extra mile. But how go you instail that in the workforce? One option is to change the structure of the company to encourage greater buy-in.

Atlantic is run by a team of six directors from its head office in Walton-on-Thames. The three European offices, which together account for half of the groups workforce, are run as separate entities. The country manager in each is a part owner with SIdell and Baker retaining a majority holding.

“We’ve always had a flat structure with no hierarchy,” said Sidell. “I want to keep it like that. After all, I was once just a trucker and everyone in the firm knows that.”

(An article published in the Daily Telegraph outlining Atlantic's vision for the future. Accompanied by an Expert View section. | Download PDF )

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ATLANTIC RELOCATION SUPPORTS SAVE THE RHINO AT THE FLORA LONDON MARATHON 2009

2009-11-06T21:50:00.000-08:00

RHINO BOY RUNS GREATEST RACE OF HIS LIFE

ATLANTIC SUPPORTS SAVE THE RHINO AT THE FLORA LONDON MARATHON 2009

On 26th April 2009 Atlantic Corporate Relocation employee Chris Green, 33, completed the London Flora Marathon, dressed as a rhinoceros. His official race time, despite being constrained by the giant foam costume, was an impressive 5 hours and 41 minutes.

Looking at it from the sidelines, you may think that the Marathon is grueling enough, but strapped awkwardly into a rhino suit and running in 21 degrees, surely that was just diabolicaly awful? Not for Chris Green. Chris is on cloud nine about the whole experience: “It was the greatest run of my life. I loved every second, which is strange to say when I did have moments of intense pain. I didn’t train in the suit, so the first few miles were a real shock, and at one stage I thought to my-self, “I just can’t do this”. But the crowds just lifted me back up. They chanted for me – “Rhino, Rhino” and the other runners were pating me on the back, giving me water, and kids were holding out their hands to high five the rhino. From the minute the gun went of – the rhino was an instant success.”

Chris has a giant soft spot for the Rhino after his first hand experiences with the animal in Africa. “I’ve been lucky enough to visit Africa and see the rhinos. It was an honour to run the rhino, and it’s great to know that I’ve helped Save the Rhino ensure that future generations wil have the same opportunities I’ve had to see these incredible animals surviving in their natural habitat.”

Save the Rhino International works to conserve rhinos in Africa and Asia, and with three out of the five species of rhino classed as critically endangered, they certainly need al the help they can get. By funding field projects and through education, Save the Rhino work to conserve Rhino populations and other endangered species and ecosystems, whilst delivering material benefits to the communities that share their environment with the Rhino.

Before the race, Chris said his main goal was to raise awareness for Save the Rhino, which he did in spades. However he has also managed to raise over £2300 for the charity with around £200 more to come – smashing his target of £2000. “Atlantic sponsored me with £1000, and Atlantic employees and other friends have also given me financial and moral support. Lots of my coleagues and of course my family came down to cheer me on, which meant a lot to me.” Atlantic are always keen to support charities where they can make a diference.

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So what now for Chris Green? Has one marathon as Rhino Boy been enough to deter him? “After the race my back was very sore, and I can’t touch my feet any more, but that wil al pass by the end of the week. I’d love to run for Save the Rhino again. I’m already thinking I could run in the rhino suit in the South Pole. So this is just the beginning. I think I’l feel like Rhino Boy for the rest of my life!”

For more information, please contact:

Atlantic Press Ofice
Jemma Baker, Atlantic Corporate Relocation Ltd
Tel. +44(0)7771 670 200
Email: jemma.baker@atlantic-relocation.com

For more information about the Save The Rhino,please contact:

Laurence Smith, Save The Rhino
Tel. +44(0)207 357 7474
Email: laurence@savetherhino.org

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Moving Services

2009-08-21T22:31:00.000-07:00

Atlantic offers comprehensive and professional in-house packing and moving services. With male and female packing crews, and our own fleet managed from our depot in London, we can offer stand alone moving & packing services, or a fully integrated relocation package.

Our custom made system gives you real-time shipment locations and move details - where appropriate synchronised with account management and destination services information - ensuring you always have access to the latest account information.

With a background in the transportation of fine art, Atlantic treats all assignments with the care and attention they deserve, with discreet packing and transportation crews for sensitive moves. As part of our on going quality control programme we ensure our high standards are maintained throughout our company to ensure you get a seamless and professional service.

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Moving Abroad, Home search, School Search, expense management at Atlantic Corporate Relocation and Moving Company

2009-08-08T02:12:00.000-07:00

If you are Moving Abroad and you have no plane and how to moving of your place then the Atlantic Corporate Relocation and Moving Company is the Best Options Which will you Provide you best expense management, also help to Home Search, School Search, Also Atlantic Corporate Relocation and Moving Company give you best International Moving advice.

Atlantic corporate relocation offers corporate Moving services, corporate relocation services, employee relocation services, temporary serviced accommodation, International relocation, international moving advice, export packing, expense management, and overseas relocation. Contact us for your any need of moving or relocation services.

If you are in search of Company which will help you to moving your office with any place of world with time saving and Management which will reuce your cost then Atlantic Relocation is the Suitable Company for those whom are the businessmen planning to shift their office with explanation of business or any other reason then .your target will be easy process and less time consuming with corporate relocation service. At that time you are in search of Corporate Relocation Company, International moving company which gives you best planning for moving and Expense management.

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ATLANTIC EMPLOYEE, CHRIS GREEN, COMPLETES THE MONT BLANC MARATHON

2009-08-07T22:59:00.000-07:00

On Sunday 29th June 2008, Chris Green of Atlantic Corporate Relocation took on the blazing heat and tough terain of the French Alps, to complete the notoriously demanding Mont-Blanc Marathon in just 5 hours and 53mins. Despite being plagued with injury before even crossing the start line, Chris came 250th out of over 1100 other runners and raised over £900 for Cancer Research UK.

TheMont-Blancis oneofthe world’s most extreme marathons, set on apar withthe Marathon Des Sables, a formidable raceacross the burningSaharaDesert, and theSouth Pole Marathon,an equaly.

incrediblebut icy trek across thesnow plains of theAntarctic. Beginningat 3280 feet abovesea level in Chamonix,the Mont-Blanc Marathontakes itsrunners througha grueling climbtoover 7200 feet,

before finaly finishing in Planpraz at6500feet. Of the100runners that startedthe racein2008, just 852finishedthe course.

Theterain on theMont BlancMarathon issome of the toughestthata runnerwould everhave to face. Competitorscrawledonal fours upsteep rocky mountains, slippeddownthe scree as fast as possible to makeuptime, waded through rivers and scrambledthrough forest.Chrisreflects on his experience of this year’s MontBlanc race:“Itwas without doubt it isthe hardest Marathon.

Ihaveeverrun. Thetemperature was anoppressive 31 degrees, while thecourseapparently had been changed fromprevious years and was atits mostchalenging. Fortunately, we were blessed with beautiful blue skies, and the sceneryrealy didcary methrough.Despitethe pain shooting throughmy legs as Ireachedthe top ofevery peak,I would then be rewardedwithsome of themost spectacular views that this beautiful earthcan ofer and that sort of inspiration touches yourverysoul. Iwas very sore afterwards butit was definitely worthit.

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International Relocation – The expert move

2009-06-30T04:42:00.000-07:00

Is the prospect of international relocation something that fills you with excitement and intrigue or do you find yourself becoming bogged down by the anxieties that naturally come with the prospect of moving yourself, your Family, and your possessions to a foreign country?

Quality matters…

If you are moving abroad then you need to be able to entrust your international relocation to a caring and responsible international moving company whom you can rely upon for providing you with cutting edge moving and relocation services that are an essential part of the smooth transition from A to B.

No half measures…

When caught up in the stresses which are traditionally associated with international relocation one can be easily taken in by moving companies offering gimmicks or cheap rates when the true key to stress-free international relocation is a quality and personalised service with an effective and uncompromising delivery. A worthy moving company will have perfected the fine balance between experience and adaptability, which will demonstrate itself in the tailor-made services they provide to you. Prioritising your needs as an individual is essential and allows you to exert a comfortable level of control and trusted dependency over your international relocation.

Building relationships…

The International Relocation Company that you choose will be a vital resource in the transition to your new home and should therefore regard you as importantly as you regard them. They should be determined to build a close relationship with you. An essential part of this close and trusted relationship is the provision of an experienced, friendly, and trusted move coordinator (or equivalent) by the company in question. The move coordinator is your main point of contact for any questions, comments, or concerns regarding your move throughout the relocation process. The Move coordinator should do all they can to provide you with the best possible services in all aspects of the move at both origin, destination and all in-between!

First class service, business class delivery…

A quality International relocation goes far beyond providing the heavy lifting service provided by all international moving companies. If you trust your move to a company like Atlantic Corporate Relocation you can expect to choose from a whole range of services from handyman and maid services to finding a new Tennis Club! Support is a priority and Atlantic offer a range of online guides, FAQ’s and tips to help plan your move. See www.atlantic-relocation.com/info-guides to download some of Atlantic’s support material.

International Corporate Relocation: Quality control and its role

2009-06-30T03:34:00.000-07:00

Quality control is an integral part of the service delivery within international moving and relocation companies.

Quality control is a process employed to ensure a certain level of value in a product or service. It may include whatever actions a business deems necessary to provide for the control and verification of certain characteristics of a product or service. The basic goal of quality control is to ensure that the products, services, or processes provided meet specific requirements and are dependable, satisfactory, and fiscally (economically) sound.

Quality control can cover not just products, services, and processes, but also people. Employees are an important part of any company. If a company has employees that don’t have adequate skills or training, have trouble understanding directions, or are misinformed, quality may be severely diminished. When quality control is considered in terms of people, it concerns correctable issues. However, it should not be confused with human resource issues.

Quality Management…

On an international scale, factors which effect service delivery and the ability to measure it, are magnified. International Relocation demands rigid, thorough and effective systems of Quality Control in place. Service quality is dependent on expectations of the client, limitations on what can be achieved (customs, housing market, school availability etc) and a seamless service delivery from suppliers and contractors. Coupled with this, the corporate relocation sector demands top block service delivery for extremely high value clients. Operating in this area means that Atlantic corporate Relocation has applied this ethos throughout the company meaning service quality is consistently exceptional.

To maintain a high level of quality, Atlantic Corporate Relocation has a dedicated Quality Management Team (QMT), reporting directly to the CEO and Managing Director. The team compliments service offering by measuring and monitoring service delivery at every stage with the assistance of a dedicated and internally developed system. The QMT monitors all factors which effect service quality from the complex relationships with suppliers, partners and agents, to individual assignee satisfaction grading.

Feedback...

The QMT actively seeks customer feedback from clients at various stages in the Relocation process, either by personal contact or through formal Quality Control feedback questionnaires. Collation of this data shows developing trends and Atlantic proactively define more effective processes across every aspect of a Relocation, focusing on each client as an individual.

High expectations…

Key performance Indicators (KPI’s) and Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) are set in place with both supplier and client alike. These actively monitor and evaluate performance over a number of metrics including but not limited to invoicing accuracy, administration and compliance with our quality assurance programmes which are specifically designed to meet individual client needs.

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