July 2010
-Budd Van Lines rated the Nation’s top carrier in the 2010 Nationwide Relocating Employee Survey©
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-Gary Grund, VP of National Sales, is quoted in the July 2010 issue of The Relocation Report.
"Drivers make more revenue with us, because they participate in packing," said Gary Grund from Budd Van Lines "Packing is usually done by local agents." *
* "Movers Get More Business, but Have Fewer Drivers." The Relocation Report 1 Jul. 2010: Vol. 33. Iss. 12.
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-Budd exhibits at the 2010 SHRM® Annual Conference & Exposition. |
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-Budd's Ohio Valley Regional Service Center officially opens! |
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-Budd Van Lines rated "best of the best" in the 2010 Parsifal Benchmarking report published May 18th.
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-Budd Van Lines assists the Franklin Township Policemen's Benevolent Association for the 2010 Police Unity Tour.
Budd Van Lines driver Gary Bender followed members of the Franklin Township Police Department on a bicycle ride from Franklin Township, NJ to Washington, DC. A company straight truck was provided to allow riders to store their bicycles overnight during stops along the way. All proceeds benefit the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. 
For more information regarding the Police Unity Tour, please visit www.policeunitytour.com |
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March 2010
-Budd Van Lines is finalizing the details to open our new Service Center in Columbus, Ohio. Projected opening date of April 15th!!
February 2010
-Budd Van Lines recognized as the nations' top performing carrier in the 2010 Survey of Corporate Relocation Managers
(Performed by Trippel Survey & Research LLP).
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January 2010
-Budd Van Lines celebrated our 35th Anniversary. It was a great event which included our Annual Awards Luncheon.
We are proud of the outstanding achievements of our winners:
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-Budd Van Lines assists Operation Care Packages by transporting supplies from Atlanta, GA to Chicago, IL for distribution to US Troops around the world.
| For more information about Operation Care Packages' goal to make sure that "no Hero serving our country is forgotten", please visit www.operationcarepackages.org |
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November 2009
-Budd Van Lines expands sales force Nationwide
Eileen Ulmer hired as the Director of Business Development for the South Central Region.
October 2009
-Budd Van Lines wins 2009 Masters Cup & Commitment to Excellence Awards
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-Communico LTD case study: Budd Van Lines "Delivers Consistent Quality and Award-winning Service—Even in a Down Market"
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-Quarterly Driver Forum
Budd Van Lines held their quarterly Driver Forum on Saturday, October 17th 2009. Highlights included:
- Budd added 46 new accounts since 2008
- The industry is reporting downturns in excess of 30%, while Budd’s volume is 3% higher since 2008
- The new driver webpage unveiled
September 2009
-Budd Van Lines expands sales force Nationwide
Mark Colo hired as the Director of Business Development for the Pacific Northwest Region.
June 2009
-Ray Gunst promoted to President – C.O.O.
"I am very happy to report that Ray Gunst who has been working for Budd Van Lines going on 17 years has been
promoted to President and COO of the company. Ray started out with Budd Van Lines as a national account
salesman back in 1992, and was promoted to Vice President of National Sales in 1995. He held and excelled
in that position until 2008 helping the company grow from $18 million dollars of sales in 1995 to almost $50 million
of sales in 2008. In 2008 Ray was promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO) and effective June 1st 2009 was
promoted to President and COO." – David W. Budd, Sr.
May 2009
-Ben Townsend received 2008 Ronnie Hamm Excellence Award
-Allen Creveling received 2008 Sophie Pieklo Excellence Award
The Ronnie Hamm and Sophie Pieklo Excellence Awards are presented annually
to the driver and office employee who has gone above and beyond their duties
and who has displayed the "Budd Spirit" in 2008.
January 2009
-David W. Budd, Sr., President of Budd Van Lines, elected to the American Moving & Storage Association’s Board of Directors.
October 2008
-Budd Van Lines wins 2008 Cartus Cup
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-Edward Barwick, Director of Business Development – Northeast Region, published in the October 2008 issue of Mobility Magazine.
Barwick, Edward. "Thinking Globally, Acting Locally: The Worldwide ERC Regional Group Roundup." Mobility October 2008: 77-81.
August 2008
-James Sullivan hired as the Director of Business Development for the Midwest Region.
April 2008
-Mark Morgan hired as the Director of Business Development for the Mid-Atlantic Region.
March 2008
-Budd Van Lines recognized as the nations' top performing carrier in both the 2008 Survey of Corporate Relocation Managers and the 2008 Nationwide Relocating Employee Survey. (Performed by Trippel Survey & Research LLP).
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January 2008
-Ray Gunst promoted to Executive Vice President – C.O.O.
"I am very excited about the energy and ideas Ray brings to the position. His experience will help move Budd Van Lines to the next level of customer service." Said David W. Budd Sr., President of Budd Van Lines
Ray Gunst joined Budd Van Lines in August of 1992 and has held the position of Vice President of National Sales since March 1996.
-Gary Grund promoted to Vice President, National Sales
Gary Grund has successfully maintained and developed business for the Mid-Atlantic Region since joining Budd Van Lines in January of 1997.
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