Crown Worldwide Group Transcends Global Borders

As the Crown Worldwide Group celebrates its fortieth anniversary, Chairman Jim Thompson can look back to what began as a small business with a $1000 start-up to what is now a multinational corporation with branches worldwide. Established by Thompson in 1964 to provide quality international moving services, by the 1980s the company had become the leading mover in Asia. Increasing global mobility has seen its continued expansion, with offices established across America, Australia and Europe. Today, Crown Worldwide is the world's largest privately held group of international moving companies.

Two recent groundbreaking developments for Crown Worldwide are the construction of the Crown Wine Cellars in Hong Kong and a new state-of-the-art facility in Shanghai. Opened in 2003, the Crown Wine Cellars mark a tranquil and elegant retreat for Hong Kong's coterie of wine lovers. The cellars boast innovative storage capacity and technology, while a conservatory, library and Member's Club offer gourmet dining options. Members can also enjoy wines from their stored collections at the cellar Clubhouse.

Joining Crown Worldwide's network of Chinese branches in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shekou, Xiamen and Taipei is a new state-of-the-art facility to be opened in Shanghai in May. The 74,000 square foot building is located in the city's Logistics Development Zone in Taopu, and will provide services including moving and relocation, storage, records management, logistics, and estate management. Thompson calls the Shanghai office 'the most advanced removals and records management facility in China" and adds that the company is looking forward to building additional facilities in other major cities throughout China in the years ahead."

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