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Moving a factory or plant is hard work. Machinery is bulky, heavy, and expensive. Transporting specialty equipment is definitely a big job. You want your move to be done quickly by professionals who know how to do it right. No problem.

Among all of the questions asked in any move, one of the most common is “how do you move a fish tank?” The answer is: carefully. It takes planning, and it takes the right equipment.  Moving a fish aquarium might seem like a challenge. Don’t worry. We know what to do.

When thinking about the best way to pack glasses for moving, start with the right supplies.  To begin, you’ll need sturdy boxes.  A regular cardboard box will do, or you can purchase dish boxes, a cardboard box with thicker walls and a re-enforced bottom. 

Maybe you purchased a custom-made couch on vacation that needs to find its way home.  Perhaps you want to send your favorite ergonomic desk chair to your new office overseas. Or, you’ve inherited a precious antique that needs to make a cross-country move.

You’ve made the decision: you’re going to do the move yourself.  You just need a truck.  Simple enough.  Before you rent, though, make sure that you’re choosing the right size vehicle for the job.  Renting something too small can be a nightmare.

An interstate move, a move from one state into another, requires trained professionals with the capabilities to transport you effectively.  At Nelson Westerberg, we have the experience, equipment, and team to make your big move a success.  We’ve been in business for over 110 years, and some of our partnerships have lasted over 45 years.

One of the most common reasons to hire movers is to move furniture. Items like couches, bed frames, and dining sets are rather unwieldy and hard for the average person to move on their own. Professional movers have experience with this and their expertise not only saves your back from injury but also saves your items from damage.

Place hanging clothes in wardrobe boxes and put foldable garments in boxes. Remember to pack a suitcase to keep with you containing enough clothes to last until your belongings arrive from the movers.

When you hire a professional crew for moving, you should always tip each crew member at the end of the day. A good amount is usually 15-20% of each mover's pay for the day. This usually works out to around $20-40 per person per day. This is just a guideline and tipping more is always good.

When you are preparing to move, one of the most important things you will need are moving boxes. This is a very basic moving supply that makes it easier to get your belongings from one place to another. Whether you are moving across the street or across the country, you will need at least some of them. So, what are the best ways to get them?

One of the most important aspects of moving day is your truck rental. Most people have enough belongings that they rent a truck or maybe a van in the case of smaller moves to transport them. If you're not sure where to begin, you can just give us a call. We will let you know what the options are for moving truck cost and size. Keep reading to find out more!

Moving internationally is exciting. And a bit scary. Choosing a company to move your home can be confusing and overwhelming. There are so many companies to choose from, and all claim they are the best. So how do you choose a company to ensure that your goods not only arrive safely, but that the actual move process does not cause unnecessary stress, additional costs or worse?

When you need moving done with a special touch, and extra care taken, you want a white glove moving service. Although these movers may or may not actually wear white gloves, the name of the service refers to the white cotton gloves that movers used to wear to keep delicate items clean and free of fingerprints.

When developing your business's corporate relocation strategy, consider using a personal relocation consultant to offer a unique and specialized service for employee relocations.

Since 2018, when new legislation was passed, relocation expenses have been taxable, and employees can no longer deduct these expenses from their federal income taxes.

Relocation assistance occurs when a company helps employees move to a new location for work and usually includes moving costs, accomodation, and travel expenses.

Whether you're relocating your entire business or just a few employees, corporate moves can be tough. You need a plan of action to minimize disruption to your organization — corporate relocation strategies that ensure a smooth move. Here's how to create an office relocation strategy that works.

Moving companies often use a High-Value Item Sheet to document expensive valuables. It's one of the most important documents in the moving process. Movers use this checklist so they can account for your belongings before and after transportation to your destination location. Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about the Mover High-Value Item Sheet.

Moving a business long distance? It can be stressful. There are so many moving parts to consider. However, at the end of the day, hiring the right moving company can make things go smoothly. Here's everything you need to know about the best long distance moving company for your business.

Some things work better in twos. Nelson Westerberg has an agent partnership with Atlas Van Lines, which optimizes domestic and cross-border services. This 60-year partnership enhances operational capacity and cost-effectiveness and streamlines the entire moving process. The result? You receive a high-quality service that's catered to your requirements.

Insurance papers, rental agreements, moving contracts — these are just some of the important documents you need when you move to a new corporate location. But there's one document you probably haven't heard about. It's called the Household Goods Descriptive Inventory form, and it will streamline your entire move.

Imagine the scene: It's moving day, and you've just arrived at your new business premises. You unpack your first box and discover the antique vase that used to sit on your CEO's desk has smashed into a hundred pieces. It was an office heirloom — your CEO's most valuable "valuable." As the person who arranged your corporate move, you've got some explaining to do...

Atlas Van Lines employees are so much more than just movers. They are members of the local community. Since 1948, Atlas has provided local moving services for household and business customers. This is just one of the reasons why Nelson Westerberg is proud to work with its nationwide team of van operators and carriers.

If you're one of our customers, you will find the necessary documents for your move here.