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St. Louis, Missouri based UniGroup Worldwide is the international subsidiary of UniGroup, Inc. In 1996, UniGroup, Inc. the $2 billion dollar parent company of United Van Lines and Mayflower Transit merged the international departments of the largest and most recognized moving firms in the United States to form UniGroup Worldwide. The result was optimized efficiencies through combined volume, centralized quality performance measurements, information technology development and financial resources. In 2001, UniGroup Worldwide entered into a strategic operating alliance with Netherlands-based UTS to form UniGroup Worldwide UTS. The alliance completes a network of over 1,000 U.S. agents and nearly 300 non-U.S. shareholders outside of the U.S. servicing all of the world's major centers of commerce. UniGroup's other sister companies also support our worldwide operations: Vanliner Group, Inc. (providing specialized insurance coverage); and Total Transportation Services, Inc. (which sells and leases transportation equipment and movers' supplies). Uniquely positioned to respond to the pressures of doing business in an evolving one-world economy, UniGroup Worldwide UTS offers single-source control and embraces common quality standards throughout the world. More than 400 of the distinguished Fortune 500 list of America's largest publicly and privately held organizations retain the services of UniGroup Worldwide UTS. Key advantages include:70 years of international transportation and relocation experience Ownership and governance by full-time relocation professionals Nearly 300 partners in more than 100 countries are linked across six continents to provide seamless international relocation service Exceptional quality control processes ensuring worldwide standards of performance Combined buying power of large numbers of moves - cutting your cost State-of-the-art technology enabling enhanced global communication Complete menu of relocation services and insurance products In 2006, UniGroup Worldwide introduced mascot, Professor Van Miles, The Worldwide Welcome Mascot! Included in our unique Culture Kits for transferees, the macot has warmed the hearts of many and provides the children with a friend to take along to their new home as they make their move together overseas. A "Frequent Miles" club was developed for the new owners of Professor Miles and help him reach a "Million Mile" goal. Owners are encouraged to take photos of Miles in his new home or surroundings and send to UniGroup Worldwide Headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri.