Year
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Event
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1933
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North American Van Lines is created by a group of 12 agents who want to build a better national agent network.
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1938
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North American’s founders quickly build the network to 120 agents. In the years that follow, rapid network growth will continue.
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1947
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The main office is moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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1952
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North American’s International Transportation Service is added, expanding the company’s reach into a worldwide operation.
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1959
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The purchase of Creston Transfer enables North American to transport furniture, fixtures, and similar goods throughout the US. This new division is called the New Product Division (changed to Commercial Transport in 1981).
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1961
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First joint US/Canadian Agent Convention held in Las Vegas.
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1964
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North American Van Lines establishes the High Value Products division. This new specialized fleet begins with 20 units made up of experienced exhibit and display haulers.
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1968
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PepsiCo, the corporate holding company of Pepsi-Cola, purchases North American Van Lines.
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1975
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North American starts its Air Freight Division.
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1977
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North American moves Egypt’s priceless King Tutankhamen treasures during the North American tour. Moves are carried out in total secrecy.
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1978
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The headquarters moves to the current location. It spreads across 121 acres and houses an indoor training facility, a 14-acre safe track, fleet services repair shop.
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1979
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North American’s service, as measured by the ICC, is top among the six largest van lines.
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1981
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North American begins another first in the moving industry, introducing its “Treasures of You World Sweepstakes.” Movers can qualify for discounts and a complete cost-free move simply by moving with NAVL and entering their names in the drawing. North American revenue exceeds $500 million.
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1982
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Revenues of the Household Goods division exceed those of any other van line, as described by the ICC. North American opens its Fort Wayne Owner Operator Training and Reception Center, the first of its kind in the country.
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1983
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The High Value Products division becomes the 3rd division to exceed the $100 million annual revenue mark.
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1985
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PepsiCo sells North American to Norfolk Southern Railroad.
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1991
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North American introduces WorldTrac®, the industry’s first satellite tracking system. It provides driver locations within 1,000 feet.
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1998
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North American Van Lines becomes an independent company upon being purchased by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, Inc. (CD&R), a private investment firm that manages a pool of equity capital on behalf of pension funds, college endowments, private foundations, banks, and insurance companies.
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1999
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North American Van Lines and Allied Van Lines are merged to form Allied Worldwide, creating the world's largest relocation and van line logistics company in a transaction valued at approximately $450 million.
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2002
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Allied Worldwide changes the name of its holding company to SIRVA, the world's largest global relocation and moving services company.
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2002
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The northAmerican Van Lines household goods division and the northAmerican Logistics division win the “Quest for Quality Award” from Distribution Magazine, the 6th win for the household division and 8th win for Logistics.
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2003
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SIRVA, Inc. announces its initial public offering. Shares of SIRVA's common stock are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "SIR".
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