Planes Companies and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Move Family into New Home

WEST CHESTER, Ohio – Planes Companies, an agent for United Van Lines, performed moving services for the Akers, a West Chester family and winners of a new Extreme Makeover: Home Edition home. Planes and 15 movers and packers donated services, trucks, supplies and storage space to the project.

“Our crews eagerly volunteered to work on this move. Knowing we can help one of our local families with our services is truly inspiring,” said Craig English, corporate vice president of Planes Companies.

On July 10, Planes packed and loaded approximately 18,000 lbs. of the Akers’ belongings in less than five hours. The items were stored in the Planes warehouse during the demolition and construction phases of the new home and delivered on July 15.

Greg and Ginger Akers’ son Christian, 9, suffers from Crohn’s Disease while their two daughters, Brooke, 7, and Faith, 3, are wheelchair dependent due to Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Their previous home was not wheelchair accessible, making daily life extremely difficult for the family. The new home was constructed around the Akers children’s needs.

About Planes Companies

Founded in 1921 and incorporated in 1956 in Cincinnati, Ohio, Planes Companies offers a comprehensive selection of professional relocation and transportation services within the residential and commercial markets. Quality services are provided locally, nationally and internationally. Planes Companies is an agent for United Van Lines with operations in Cincinnati, Ohio; Columbus, Ohio; Indianapolis, Ind.; Dayton, Ohio; and Chicago, Ill. The company is in its eleventh year of recognition as an affiliate of “The Cincinnati Top 100 Privately Owned Companies.” Local alliances include: Cincinnati Better Business Bureau (BBB), Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce, West Chester Chamber Alliance, Dayton Chamber of Commerce, and Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.

About United Van Lines

United Van Lines, with headquarters in suburban St. Louis, is one of the nation’s largest household goods mover and maintains a network of 1,000 affiliated agencies in 135 countries. More information about United and its services can be obtained through the company’s Web site at www.unitedvanlines.com.