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If you’re considering a move to “The Rocket City,” it’s time to take a look at the best neighborhoods to consider. As your Huntsville relocation experts, Armstrong – Huntsville has all information you’ll need to pick your new home-sweet-home. Huntsville has been voted as one of the best places to live in the U.S. more than once, and when you take a stroll through this beautiful city and meet the people that make it so amazing, it’s easy to see why. Despite rapid growth, “The Rocket City” has kept its classic small-town appeal. Each area of Huntsville has its own unique characteristics that can become a perfect fit for anyone considering a big move. Let’s take a look! Downtown/Five Points The Five Points Historic District of Huntsville is a busy metropolis in the heart of the city. Walkable downtown streets are home to art festivals, live music and the weekly...

Overview Final Mile Delivery FF&E and OS&E Installation Warehousing Our Role The Armstrong Company – Huntsville partnered with an upscale, international hotel chain to provide local relocation services during the property’s renovations. Armstrong’s team provided warehousing, delivery and FF&E and OS&E installation services for the location over the course of four months, as renovations began and were completed. Project Challenges The hotel was undergoing extensive renovations over the course of a year that required a relocation partner who could receive and store inventory, as well as work within a flexible timeline, as construction plans were unpredictable. It was critical for the client to be able to continue operations on fully renovated floors of the hotel, as they were made ready, and for Armstrong to meet the client’s fulfillment needs as quickly and efficiently as possible. At the beginning of the project, the hotel arranged for all new furniture and other...

Moving can be tough and we know this better than anyone! That’s why our team at The Armstrong Company – Huntsville has made it our mission to help make moves across town, across the country and around the world smoother and stress-free for you and your family. We also know how easy it is to forget all the little details that come after your move, so we’ve put together our top tips to get you feeling more at home after your move. 1. Forward your mail This is a simple, quick step that you can take a week before you move into your new home. You can choose to update your new residence online here or stop by your local post office and fill out a change of address form. After forwarding your mail to your new address, you will need to update your address with independent mailers including your...

Overview Research Laboratory at Private University Cross-country relocation Temperature-monitoring for -80⁰ laboratory freezers Sensitive equipment relocation Specialized handling of irreplaceable research Our Role The Armstrong Company - Huntsville’s team partnered with a west coast, private university’s research team for a cross-country relocation of equipment, decades’ worth of research materials and servers holding invaluable scientific research findings and files. The lab needed to be relocated from Palo Alto, CA to the Huntsville, AL HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology (HAIB). This project required Armstrong - Huntsville’s team to pack, crate, load, transport, deliver, and set up the entire lab. Project Challenges It was Armstrong – Huntsville’s responsibility to handle this lab move with the utmost caution and care, as the materials being handled were extremely sensitive. There were eighty-seven -80⁰ laboratory freezers that had to be loaded into reefer trailers, plugged in and running in order to maintain below freezing temperatures throughout the...

Right now, most of the country is trying to find the balance between transitioning back into their normal routines, while also practicing proper social distancing guidelines. Given the uncertainties surrounding our “new normal”, you may be wondering if that big move you’ve been planning is safe to make at this time. It may seem like a daunting task during a pandemic, but with a team that has decades of industry-leading experience and the tools to work with you safely, it doesn’t have to be! Is your move essential? Perhaps, you’re unable to extend an existing lease, just purchased a new home, required to evacuate campus housing, can’t move your new job’s start date, or simply need to relocate before the kids start school again. Regardless of the situation, your move may be essential to your family and you need a trusted relocation team to move you safely and securely. The...

The Armstrong Company - Huntsville prides itself on being a team that raises the bar for outstanding service in the relocation industry and in the community. This past August they were recognized for that commitment to service by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber and awarded the 2019 Service Business of the Year Award. The chamber selected the winner based on the company’s culture, core values, goals and overall mission, as well as their contributions to the growth and vitality of Huntsville. In the past, Armstrong – Huntsville has held food and supply drives for several local groups, leading as an example of creating an outstanding and generous company culture that continually donates time and resources to community nonprofits. Additionally, Armstrong - Huntsville was able to use its professional resources and time to help Move for Hunger, a charitable organization that has close ties to the relocation industry. Move for Hunger is a...