Ace World Wide Moving & Storage

In 1946, one man – an entrepreneur with a truck and a vision – planted the seed that has grown into the multi-location logistics company called the Ace World Wide Group.

The Ace story begins in Rochester, Minnesota when John U. Steiner purchased a 1946 Ford truck. The truck was first used to haul corn to the Twin Cities and apples from Bayfield, Wisconsin to Rochester. During idle times, it was used to haul furniture and household goods for area residents who were moving. In 1947, the fledgling venture submitted a bid on its first long-distance move from Rochester to Iowa. To qualify, Ace became an agent of a national van line with authority to cross state lines. The bid was accepted. Ace’s first interstate move grossed a grand total of $150. John’s brother, Fred Steiner, joined the company in 1950 after serving in the military. Two years later the company landed its first military contract to transport household goods for military families who were being stationed overseas. Many of these families lived in Wisconsin and northern Illinois. To provide better service, the Steiner brothers opened a small office in the Milwaukee home of their sister, Margaret Johannes.

From the start, the Milwaukee operation provided storage as well as hauling services. To meet the growing demand, a warehouse and office building was constructed, and by 1956, Ace’s operational headquarters were moved from Rochester to its current Milwaukee site. In 1964, Ace entered the information age when Control Data/Univac approached the company about shipping data processing equipment. In those early years of computer technology, the equipment was heavy, bulky and extremely fragile. Commercial cartage had proven unsatisfactory because of excessive damage. Ace’s experience in moving delicate and valuable household items was the key to its successful expansion into commercial shipping. Commercial shipping led to the need for an Ace facility in the Minneapolis, St. Paul area.

At the same time, Ace broadened its range of services still further by becoming an agent of Atlas, one of the nation’s largest and most respected interstate movers. Operations continued to grow throughout the 1970’s and 1980’s. To serve the distribution needs of specific customers, new offices were opened around the country. At each location, the full range of Ace services was offered to the local market, broadening the customer base served by the companies.

Put your commercial moves in capable hands.
At Ace World Wide, we take commercial relocations seriously. You can count on us for timely, reliable service.

As an agency of Atlas, we connect you with an extensive nationwide network for warehousing and distribution. Through the resources of Atlas Logistics, a dedicated commercial shipping company, we answer virtually any commercial moving challenge.

Special expertise in 4 arenas
Although the experience of our commercial movers spans a wide spectrum, we are especially known for our knowledge of:

Fine Art.
We provide climate-controlled commercial transportation and storage for high-value artwork nationwide. We also offer consolidation and dispersal services, as well as specialized crating, packing and installation.

Electronics.
Thanks to a network of Atlas Specialized Transportation Express Centers (ASTEC™), you get pickup within 24 hours on electronics shipments weighing 3,000 lbs. or less. What’s more, a “Tech Rep” option pinpoints delivery timing when your service providers are on site.

Exhibits.
Atlas trade show supervisors can coordinate delivery on-site to ensure details are handled the way you want.

Store fixtures.
Target Delivery service lets you schedule receipt at whatever date and time you need. With a dedicated Atlas logistics coordinator, you get answers from the same professional, start to finish.

Service options to fit you.
As a full-service commercial relocation company, Ace World Wide gives you a one-stop option for a total moving-and-storage solution. When you simply need dock-to-dock transportation, we answer with the dedicated fleet of Atlas Logistics’ Freight Brokerage division.

Whatever your choice, full-service or dock-to-dock, you get information systems that are among the industry’s best. Our scheduling and monitoring capabilities add efficiency for your commercial moves. We ensure “best routing” to prevent detours and minimize delays. Using advanced satellite technology (AtlasTRAC™) we keep you informed on the progress of your shipment while it is in our care.

A successful history – Home movers since 1946.
We understand that each move and each family is unique. We have a wide choice of moving services to offer a solution for every family. It is because of this focus that customers trust our team since 1946 to make moving as easy as possible. No matter what your moving needs are, you can count on our team to help you make a successful move.

Tips for a successful move
Moving does not start when the trucks arrive. A lot of work needs to be done beforehand. To ensure a successful move, it is important to be well prepared.

Check out our free “How-To Move Guides” for valuable moving tips.

Move anxiety? We can help.
It is normal to feel anxious before and during your move. We know and understand that and bring the know-how and the equipment with the newest technology to make the move easier for you. Which is why thousands of families have already entrusted our their move to our experts – You can too.

At Ace World Wide, we provide domestic and international relocation services that support your dedication to employees. As an agency of Atlas, we bring your employees the reassurance of a household name in moving.

Among relocation companies, Atlas and Ace World Wide stand out for successful employee transitions. This special expertise has earned Atlas a reputation as “the corporate mover.” A commitment to help people go new places more easily and securely has made Atlas one of the best known and most trusted names in moving.

As a specialist in corporate relocation services, Ace World Wide understands the importance of meeting employee expectations and following policy. We support your efforts to attract and retain people with sensitivity to each individual’s unique needs. As your partner, we know relocation services are a benefit, one of many ways you keep transferees enthusiastic and productive. You can trust our experience and proven know-how to ensure your employees feel valued within your policy guidelines.

Quality You Can Count On
With Ace World Wide as your corporate relocation company, you get a partner committed to quality. This ensures consistency in our van line’s processes and continuous improvement in service efficiency for you. Few relocation companies offer this assurance. We do, because we are dedicated to your satisfaction. Customers of our corporate relocation services know us for our quality commitment.

Technology to help you work.
In addition to customized personal attention, our corporate relocation services bring tools to make your job easier. Atlas continually invests in our technology to make it the best fit for your corporate program.