Admiral Movers

Admiral Movers, established in 1989, specializes in moving residential and commercial items. In addition, Admiral Movers provides records storage, scanning, and shredding services to all customers. Founders George Azar and Scott McNelley began operating the business out of a warehouse. Since its humble beginnings, Admiral Movers has grown into an award-winning company with a 23,000 square foot warehouse. The most recent addition to the company is its records division, called Admiral Records Management. This department offers "Intelligent Archiving" and "Scan on Demand" to its business customers in order to preserve data while minimizing paper use. The company can also shred and properly dispose of documents in order to protect sensitive information. Household moving services of the company include local, long distance, and international moves. Admiral Movers provides free estimates, moving tips, packing tips, supplies, and forms for customers. It has two types of container services; one popular option is the Do-It-Yourself container. With this option, customers rent a metal box from the company and pack their own belongings into it. Customers can reference the videos on Admiral Movers’s website in order to learn how to pack a container safely. The other packing choice enables customers to hire movers from the company to handle everything. Commercial customers can choose the "Total Office Move Management" service that includes a secure "Chain of Custody" checklist. The procedure ensures that all documents remain safe during the move. Admiral Movers was named "Small Business of the Year" by the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce. In 2007, Founder Scott McNelley was named on the Montgomery "40 under 40" list as a successful community leader. The same year, the company was listed as a "Reader's Choice Award" by The Montgomery Advertiser. Admiral Movers is approved by the Commercial Relocation Network, one of the most prestigious professional organizations in the moving industry.

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Moving in Summer Be Aware of Heat

Moving in Summer Be Aware of Heat

Moving in Summer Be Aware of Heat

As the heat approaches 100 degrees, it is hard to believe this is just the 1st day of summer. Summer is moving season. The weather can make a relocation a dangerous endeavor.  Whether you choose to relocate yourself or to employ a professional moving company, the heat is a factor to take into account. Exerting yourself packing, moving & lifting raises your body…

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Interiors Services

Interior Services [gravityform id=”1″ title=”true” description=”true”] Interior Design Receiving, Delivery, Warehousing & Installation         For Interior Moving, Storage and Support Services Click Here.

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Preparing For The Challenges Of Moving Medical Records

Preparing For The Challenges Of Moving Medical Records

Preparing For The Challenges Of Moving Medical Records

Contributed by Scott McNelley Admiral Movers

Moving a medical facility is no small feat. You’ve got specialized equipment to consider, timing and tracking concerns, security issues and more. Even something as simple as deciding on the order in which to equip and furnish a new facility can involve multiple management teams and months or even…

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Customer Focused Business Will Prosper

Customer Focused Business Will Prosper

Customer Focused Customer Driven

Focusing intensely on customer satisfaction is the key to building any business. Loyal customers willing to recommend you over competitors is vital to long-term success, profit and growth.

You can achieve growth without fanatical customer service. But in my opinion building a following of “FANatics” ensures business stability and profitability for the long haul.…

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Affordable Care Act Healthcare Struggle To Adapt Affordable Care Act Healthcare Struggle To Adapt As the healthcare industry struggles to adjust to the Affordable Care Act the central theme has become apparent. 

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Admiral Majors Videos

Admiral Majors Videos

Admiral Movers and Admiral Records Managementintroduces the new voice and face of the company. Scouring the globe we spared no expense to get a big time talent to represent Admiral. After tough and rigorous negotiation with his management team we have secured “Admiral Majors”. Admiral Majors was on board for merely an hour when he made it clear his mission was to take…

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Admiral Movers Celebrates 25 Years in Business Montgomery Mover Continues Tradition of Superior Service, Innovation Relocation and Expertise MONTGOMERY, Ala., May 24, 2014 / -- 

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Staging Homes To Sell

Staging Homes To Sell

Staging Homes To Sell Fast, Save On Moving Expenses Here is a move tip for staging homes to sell faster, for a better price and as an extra bonus you will save on moving costs. #realestate #realtortips #staging #sellingahomeMaking your home look roomy is a key part in staging a home. Shredding old documents will help with clutter. Shredding old records will also help prevent Identity theft.…

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Secure Hospital Medical Records Relocation Storage Protection

Secure Hospital Medical Records Relocation Storage Protection

Secure Hospital Medical Records Relocation Storage Destruction Protection

  Many of the country’s largest medical facilities, labs and hospitals entrust Admiral Movers and Admiral Records Managementwith secure relocation, storage and destruction solutions for medical records. Transition planning and relocation management for hospitals and medical records is a space we know well. In fact for 25…

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Montgomery Movers Admiral Movers Celebrates 25 Years Providing Peace of Mind

Montgomery Movers Admiral Movers Celebrates 25 Years Providing Peace of Mind

Montgomery Movers Admiral Movers Celebrates 25 Years Providing  Peace of Mind

Montgomery Movers Admiral Movers turns 25 through hard work and determination. We want to join with Admiral in celebrating with Admiral on a wonderful milestone. Growing from an idea and one truck Admiral is now the proven leader for moving and storage in Montgomery and central Alabama. Staying focused on improving the…

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In our line of work we get to see many interesting projects and deal with some very interesting folks. Many that have achieved a lot in business, and in charity.

One family that stands out in my mind is when we were tasked with moving Weil Brothers Cotton into their new facility.  Founded in 1878, the company was managed at the time by the two descendants of the company’s founder, Robert Weil, II and Adolf Weil, Jr.  In 1991, they were moving from downtown Montgomery to a facility out in east Montgomery.

One thing of note was that the two brothers who were also partners sat across from each other at a lovely wood partner’s desk. The word was that each and every major decision had to have the approval from both in order to get the go ahead.  An interesting arrangement to say the least. One thing you must understand is that this was no ordinary company, this family had built the third largest cotton brokerage in the world.

Moves of any size can put people under tremendous stress, but all I saw were two regal gentlemen. They learned the names of the crew members, and called them by their name.  They were warm and engaging. It was truly refreshing.  It filled the crew members with pride and a sense of doing important work.

The entire load was filled with beautiful and delicate antiques and fragile artwork. Normal moving crews could not have pulled off a complicated move such as this, and without as much as a scratch. At the end of the project the two partners met each crew member with a heartfelt thank you and a sincere handshake.

Later on in 1992, the Weil family asked us to transport pieces of their valuable Old Master prints collection to the Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth College for display.  The collection of works they donated to the museum included pieces from some of the greatest European printmakers: Andrea Mantegna, Albrecht Dürer, Lucas van Leyden, Rembrandt van Rijn, Jacques Callot, Canaletto, Francisco Goya, William Blake, and Camille Pissarro.

We reached out to our network affiliates at Unigroup to determine the safest way to protect and transport the artwork.  After much research a solid plan was developed. We used acid-free Museum bags, or “sealed envelopes” if you will, to do the initial sealing of the artwork. Then we wrapped them in a combination of soft sided linen/paper wraps. These were specifically designed for museum portrait packing. Additionally, we wrapped each piece of artwork in another six inch layer of Dolphin Wrap, a spongy durable foam.  Three layers of wrapping to protect against the environment and other potential damaging risks.

We then built a special crating system especially for this project.  Each piece was individually packed in a reinforced crate and security seals placed on the outside. Then each individual crate was completely sealed in a waterproof outer covering.

As a further precaution to ensure each piece arrived safely and were not separated, we took the air ride / climate controlled truck and built a reinforced bulk head master crate which would hold all of the individual crates inside of it.  Inside this crate we built a set of sliding shelves that allowed each crated to float in about 1 foot of heavy gauge bubble wrap.  The master crate was also tracked and monitored by another security seal. The individual crates and the reinforced master crate essentially both road on a cushion of air.  Angle iron secured the entire structure inside the air ride van.

The dedicated truck was then sent directly to Dartmouth for delivery.  We later delivered artwork for display at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts.  It was one of the most unique projects we have ever done.

Over the years we have completed dozens projects for members of the Weil family.  Most recently we divided up the estate of Jean Kaufman Weil and shipped different pieces around the country.  Working with the family members and seeing them go through some of the pictures and memorabilia really was interesting. This is one of those relationships that makes being in business memorable and rewarding.

We participate in the many philanthropic efforts with the family. Each year we assist them in bringing Camp Smile A Mile to fruition, by transporting luggage, bags and provisions to the camp.  We don’t do much in the grand scheme of all it takes to pull off such an endeavor as the camp as a whole, but it is a complete labor of love. And it allows us and our employees to help create some smiles.

The entire Weil family has been dedicated not only to quality and devotion in business but also in their philanthropic endeavors, blessing our entire community with their efforts.  We are truly honored to have them as clients and look forward to continuing to serve them in the coming years.

Weil Family Move In our line of work we get to see many interesting projects and deal with some very interesting folks.

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As Admiral Movers marks 25 years in business, it causes me to be somewhat sentimental. Some of the best times were rewarding yet difficult. Growing, learning, building our reputation and now here we are as one of the largest in our area. I could not begin to pick out one particular project that is my favorite because there been so many and each one of them unique.

In March of 1989, George Azar and I set out to create the best local moving company in Montgomery. As we began to set up a corporation we received a phone call and booked our very first move. Because of the type of furniture and the talent of the customer, it turned out to be no ordinary move.

The work was being done for Bobby McAlpine in his own personal residence. Mr. McAlpine was remodeling his house and updating the furnishings. Our task was to pack up everything from the house, load the furniture, take it into storage for about two months, and then bring it all back and place it to the exact specifications of the customer.

Shortly thereafter the architecture firm that Bobby McAlpine had founded was moving their office into what has become my all-time favorite structure. That building on Perry Street is an incredible piece of architecture that continues to stand today as a marvel in my eyes.

McAlpine Tankersley Architecture has now grown to serve clients nationally and internationally, creating some of the most amazing residences and commercial buildings. Bobby McAlpine’s interior design practice, McAlpine Booth & Ferrier Interiors, has sculpted interiors along with McAlpine Furniture that creates handcrafted furniture to complement the incredible architecture that the firm designs. We have enjoyed many incredible projects from them as well as the architecture firm itself.

Many of the projects that we have done consisted of receiving pieces that are not of the average nature and require some unique measures to get them to where they need to be and get them installed. They offer some pretty unique logistical challenges and with our talented movers to make it happen is fun. Whether it be a cabin at Lake Martin, a historic home in Old Cloverdale, Atlanta, Nashville, Rosemary Beach, Colorado, or New York you can always count on Admiral Movers to provide the highest level of service to you and your clients.

Needless to say the furniture pieces from McAlpine Home are one of a kind. At times they present some issues that we have to overcome – developing or building special protection so that they can transported safely during shipping.

We have moved 1100 pound granite slabs up three flights of stairs to make the right setting for a table.

We have created several joist and pulleys to lift things over balconies or back porches to get items of extra-large size into the right places.

Many times in the overseas trips that are taken, they find pieces and have them shipped to us. Then we have to make arrangements for special shipping and interesting crating for those items, such as an 18th-century bench of grist Mill Stone and massive statues.

Another unique requirement is because of the deadlines for photographing and/or presenting a party or showing the new project off to the clients. Speed and efficiency is typically an important ingredient.

One memorable piece as we went into the new A&P loss for the office of McAlpine Tankersley in Montgomery was a 19 feet tall 15 foot wide mirror gold leaf. Because of the size, it was required that the door, door facing, and doorjamb come out and some of bricks be removed. It would not fit into the elevator and the stairs were zigzag, so we used 12 men to pass it to one another.

It was probably about 800 to 900 pounds of very fragile gold leaf frame mirror. It had to be touched very delicately because of its size and composition. The way it was heading up the stairs we had to take the crating and all the padding off. The danger was that at any time the glass could have shattered. Our people had to work harmoniously together for the transportation to go smoothly.

One time we showed up in Nashville with about $2 million worth of very high-end furnishings only to find out that the front Archway up the hill blocked us from getting our truck up close to the building. So we created a rope and dolly cart system and frame to pull the big pieces up and down and unload the truck.

Bobby McAlpine says “Admiral Movers has moved me more times than I can remember. They are practically on speed dial as I continually assemble and strike the sets of my house and many clients’ houses. They are a trusted part of the stable of talent and strength it takes to do this work and live this life of design. For more than 20 years now we have transported and assembled beauty coast to coast, an adventure in arms that will see me through many more.”

To so many of our customers, but especially to Bobby McAlpine, Greg Tankersley, Mary Roberts Jurkiewicz, John Sease, Chris Tippet, Ray Booth, Susan Ferrier, and Richard Norris – we appreciate the confidence you’ve had in us to handle your work. And just as importantly, that you have trusted us to take care of your biggest, best, and most valued customers. We have a tremendous group of clients that have been with us from almost the beginning. We view their continued patronage as the greatest award and recognition.

McAlpine Tankersley Move As Admiral Movers marks 25 years in business, it causes me to be somewhat sentimental. Some of the best times were rewarding yet difficult.

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Tips to Avoid Moving Company Scams

Tips to Avoid Moving Company Scams

Moving to a new home consistently ranks highly on lists of life’s most stressful events. Although it can be an exciting time, the logistics and disruption of a move sends many people into a panic. Hiring a moving companyis supposed to ease some of the stress and lighten the load, but it can often make the process worse when you work with the wrong mover. In fact, hiring the wrong mover can turn a…

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How to Solve the Biggest Problems With Medical Records Storage

How to Solve the Biggest Problems With Medical Records Storage

Medical practices face an uphill battle when it comes to records storage. From complying with government regulations to staffing issues to simply running out of space, storing medical records in-house is a big challenge. Most practices quickly discover that offsite medical records storagemay be the best solution to contain costs and secure files. In their efforts to ensure patient safety and…

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The Ultimate Cheat Sheet For Hiring a Corporate Moving Company

The Ultimate Cheat Sheet For Hiring a Corporate Moving Company

Whether you’re moving a one-room office or a large corporation, the right moving company makes all of the difference in the world. When you use a professional mover, you reduce liability risks. No more worrying about possible injury to your employees, accidental loss of records, damage to valuable equipment, or violating privacy regulations.

You have a lot of options when it comes to hiring a cor…

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How Offsite Records Storage Improves Your Bottom Line

All businesses need to store records in one form or another. In fact, adhering to a records storage…

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Commercial Relocation Network Offers Nationwide Network of Best Office Movers

The Commercial Relocation Network (CRN) is a conglomerate of the top office relocation companies Nationwide. The pivotal word being on the “Network”. Operating under a banner of brotherhood, these companies share clients with one another and highly…

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