| Architecture/Exhibit Design & Fabrication |
| ORGANIZATION |
ACM
MARKETPLACE
LOCATION |
DESCRIPTION |
InterActivity 2011 Sponsor
Argyle Design, Inc.
563 Argyle Road
Brooklyn, NY 11230
Michael Joyce
718-693-0729 |
111 |
Argyle Design, Inc., creates irresistible exhibit experiences for all ages. Our innovative design solutions and inclusive environments have proven kid appeal. Argyle Design, Inc. is also known for its conceptual and long-range planning and imaginative solutions to space, budget and operational challenges.
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InterActivity 2011 Sponsor
Boss Display Corporation
2001 Camaro Avenue
Columbus, OH 43207
Tom Durfee
614-443-9495 |
210 |
For more than 30 years, Boss Display has excelled in designing and producing hands-on interactive exhibits and environments for children's museums across the United States and internationally. Clients include: The Children's Museum of Houston, Boston Children's Museum, the Children's Museum of Indianapolis and the Suzanne Mubarak Children's Museum in Cairo. |
InterActivity 2011 Sponsor
Heartland Scenic Studio, Inc.
5329 Lindbergh Drive
Omaha, NE 68810
Steven Wheeldon
402-341-9121 |
104 |
Heartland Scenic Studio provides design and fabrication of permanent/touring museum exhibits, commercial displays and theatrical scenery nationwide. It is client-focused and results-driven, bringing you the best exhibit you imagined, on time and on budget. Heartland Scenic Studio ...building on your imagination!
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InterActivity 2011 Sponsor
Jack Rouse Associates
600 Vine Street
Suite 1700
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Shawn McCoy
513-381-0055
|
108 |
Named by The Wall Street Journal as "one of the world's more prominent design firms," Jack Rouse Associates provides master planning, exhibit development and design, media production and project management. The company specializes in the creation of engaging children's museums that consistently meet their educational, experiential and community goals. |
InterActivity 2011 Sponsor
MindSplash
889 Honest Pleasure Drive
Naperville, IL 60540
Becky Lindsay
630-369-5249 |
109 |
MindSplash creates innovative, interactive exhibits and environments proven to keep visitors coming back! MindSplash offers individual exhibit sales, including the acclaimed “A-Mazing Airways” exhibits, master plans, exhibit development, design, fabrication, museum start-up and expansion support and enrichment for current exhibits! |
InterActivity 2011 Sponsor
The Nassal Company
415 West Kaley Street
Orlando, FL 32806
Dave Piper
407-684-0400. ext. 109
|
103 |
The Nassal Company combines creativity, technology, innovation and collaboration with superior quality and customer service. The Nassal Company is a leader in fabricating immersive environments. Services include management, exhibit engineering and detailing, fabrication, interactive exhibits, media and systems integration, artifact mounting, graphics, themed construction, rockwork, facility integration and installation. |
InterActivity 2011 Sponsor
RedBox Workshop
3121 N. Rockwell Street
Chicago, IL 60618
Pamela Parker
773-478-7077 |
101 |
RedBox Workshop specializes in the design and fabrication of all children's environments, focusing on children's museum exhibits, educational and learning centers, libraries, zoos, ministries and play areas in children's hospitals. The RedBox Workshop goal is to support and advocate for organizations serving children and their families. |
InterActivity 2011 Sponsor
Roto Studio
4150 Tuller Road
Suite 206
Dublin, OH 43017
Dana Jackson
614-760-8690 |
201 & 300 |
Roto Studio is a leading international design firm specializing in highly-interactive museums and exhibits. Built upon years of first-hand museum operating experience and recognized for its wholly original portfolio, Roto provides a full range of planning and design services for today's leading children's museums and science centers.
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1220 Exhibits, Inc
3801 Vulcan Drive
Nashville, TN 37211
Valerie King
615-425-5143 |
410 |
As a leader in exhibit fabrication and installation, 1220's goal is to listen to your message and to deliver exceptional exhibit experiences through which it can shine. From interactive exhibits to scenic dioramas, its project approach is truly turn-key. |
Big Think Creative Alliance
951 Old Bonhomme
St. Louis, MO 63130
Judy Leise
310-621-5089
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515 |
Big Think Creative Alliance is a women-owned design firm that provides strategic design and content creation for exhibits, immersive environments, branding, signage and media. |
Clifford Wagner Science Interactives, Inc.
508 Wellesley Road
Philadelphia, PA 19119
Clifford Wagner
413-441-0447 |
503 |
Clifford Wagner makes hands-on exhibits that engage and inspire. Check out the traveling exhibits, "Color Play" and "Contraptions A to Z," and talk to me about what we can create together for your museum. |
Funtraptions
1521 Rt 9W
PO Box 206
Selkirk, NY 12158
Mark Weston
401-789-0757 |
309 |
Funtraptions specializes in designing and building dynamic hands-on interactive attractions and exhibits. Our expertise in child psychology, architecture, theming edutainment, interactive mechanics and fabrication enables us to deliver and exhibit concept that works as great as it plays. Our WetscapeTM Interactives and AquativityTM Waterplay Tables fun and hands-on learning. |
Haizlip Studio
2125 Central Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104
Thaler Beasley
901-527-3866
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411 & 413 |
Creating places that open minds, Haizlip Studio offers integrated services in master planning, architecture and exhibit design to nonprofit and cultural organizations, connecting communities with ideas. Haizlip Studio specializes in children’s museums. |
International Play Company
215 - 27353 - 58th Crescent
Langley, BC V4W 3W7
Canada
Scott Forbes
604-607-1111
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206 |
International Play Company (IPlayCo) provides exhibit design, fabrication and installation services for children's play structures, climbing structures, soft toddler play and interactive play products. It meets all safety and ADA standards. IPlayCo are members of the Association of Children's Museums, Themed Entertainment Association and International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. |
Kidzibits, LLC
2637 27th Avenue, South
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Jill Randerson
612-722-5432 |
313 |
Kidzibits creates interactive learning experiences for children and the adults who care for them. The firm offers design, development and fabrication services. Kidzibits leverages more than 50 years of combined experience to create the best possible exhibits for clients. |
Kraemer Design + Production, Inc.
252 Ludlow Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45220
Tom Kraemer
513-872-9700 ext 10 |
407 |
A full service firm specializing in the design of exhibits and environment for the family visitor. Kraemer Design + Production capabilities include all the design phases from master planning through experience implementation. For 17 years, it has served many existing museums as well as emerging museums just beginning their journey. |
Kubik Maltbie, Inc.
7000 Commerce Parkway
Suite C
Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
JoAnn Buttaro
856-234-0052 ext. 129 |
401 |
For more than 50 years, Maltbie has focused on developing its ability to produce industry-leading permanent exhibits. |
Liberty Science Center
222 Jersey City Blvd.
Liberty State Park
Jersey City, NJ 07305
Wayne LaBar
201-499-7818
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209 |
Liberty Science Center Experience Services offers museum planning, exhibition development/design, traveling exhibitions, project management, architectural coordination, operational planning and educational programs. The Center partners with museums/science centers/learning institutions to plan, develop and design unique exhibits, experiences, educational programs and environments. |
Luckey, LLC
200 Meadow Street
East Haven, CT 06512
Spencer Luckey
203-499-8168
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512 |
Luckey Climbers are unique, one-of-a-kind, climbing sculptures for kids and families. Climbers have vertical and horizontal mazes made of Wackywood, steel and cable and can be built to accommodate any space — indoor or outdoor. |
Murphy Catton, Inc.
115 Bessmer Lane
Walton, KY 41094
Mark Catton
888-700-6739 |
403 |
Murphy Catton is a full-service fabrication firm creating educational and captivating exhibits with more than 25 years of experience. Clients include The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (IN),
Brooklyn Children's Museum (NY) and Pretend City Children's Museum (Irvine, CA). |
Pacific Studio
5311 Shilshole Avenue, NW
Seattle, WA 98107
Marc Burns
206-783-5226 ext 112 |
302 |
Pacific Studio designs and fabricates exhibits for cultural institutions. it specializes in museum-quality display cases, metal fabrication, interactives, artifact mounts, murals, sculpting, casting and dioramas.
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The Portico Group
1500 4th Avenue
3rd Floor
Seattle, WA 98101
Alissa Rupp
206-621-2196
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510 |
The Portico Group is a design firm creating opportunities to connect people with nature and culture in meaningful ways. In business more than 25 years, Portico’s practice merges the disciplines of architecture, landscape architecture, interpretive planning and exhibit design to create informal education venues for children and families. |
Sawhorse Studio
2525 Arapahoe Avenue
E4-210
Boulder, CO 80302
Kurt Simmerman
303-859-5830 |
405 |
Sawhorse Studio creates interactive play environments that range in scale from single table scenes to entire exhibits. They manufacture a unique line of products and create custom play components for a variety of themes and experiences. |
Science Kinetics
6278 Seeds Rd.
Grove City, OH 43123
Jeff Shapiro
614-560-5984 |
400 |
Science Kinetics designs and fabricates captivating interactive exhibits for children's museums, science centers and other public spaces. Drawing from diverse experience in design, engineering and education, the Science Kinetics team produces durable exhibits that entertain, educate, and inspire while maintaining a direct focus on each client's unique mission. |
Science North
100 Ramsey Lk. Rd.
Sudbury, ON P3E5S9
Canada
Julie Moskalyk
705-522-3701 ext 228 |
308 |
The Science North team features specialization in informal learning and science communication. We possess skills in developing meaningful, immersive experiences in a museum setting.
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Studio Displays
10600 Southern Loop Boulevard
Pineville, NC 28134
Mark Matthews
704-588-6590 |
414 |
Studio Displays is a full-service museum exhibit production company located in Charlotte, NC. Services include project management, detailing, engineering, budgeting, value engineering, graphic production, fabrication, interactive development, scenic production, sculptural fabrication and installation. |
Triad Creative Group
3130 Intertech Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045
Scott Siebenlist
262-781-3100 |
513 |
Triad Creative Group has more than 40 years experience in the design and fabrication of museum exhibits and interactive displays, including static, manual, motion, electronic video and touch screen. Its creative staff also includes model makers, mural artists and animation graphic artists. Triad provides total turnkey services including installation. |
Universal Services Associates, Inc
500 Ellis Avenue
Colwyn, PA 19023
Michael Myers
610-461-0300
|
502 |
Universal Services Associates is a full service custom fabrication company with extensive experience in project management, design development prototyping, installation services, as primary contractors and providers of specialty interactive exhibits. |
VEE Corporation
504 Malcolm Avenue, SE
Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 54414
Bonnie Ehlers
612-238-1014 |
310 |
VEE Corporation designs, builds and installs permanent and traveling exhibits that educate and entertain children. With imagination, ingenuity and expertise Vee's talented staff of artisans will bring your vision to life and create a dynamic exhibit that will thoroughly engage families. |
Art & Museum Supplies |
Blick Art Materials
PO Box 1267
Galesburg, IL 61402
Linda Carter
800-447-8192 |
202 |
Blick is the premier source of art supplies for professional artists, students, teachers, hobbyists and those who teach crafts at camps, museums and other recreational facilities. Shop our catalog online at DickBlick.com or visit one of our 30 stores for art supplies, kits and lesson plans created specifically for group activities. |
ACM Affinity Partner
Discount School Supply
2 Lower Ragsdale Drive
Suite 200
Monterey, CA 93940
Kristi Lawler
940-300-8684 |
417 |
Discount School Supply offers early childhood learning products, many that are proprietary, and all that are innovative and developmentally appropriate. Discount School Supply has an affinity partnership with ACM, providing ACM members with discounted merchandise. |
| Traveling Exhibits |
| ORGANIZATION |
ACM
MARKETPLACE
LOCATION |
DESCRIPTION |
InterActivity 2011 Sponsor
The Children's Museum of Houston
1500 Binz
Houston, TX 77004
Sharon Smallwood
713-535-7236 |
200 |
The Children's Museum of Houston's innovative traveling exhibits transform 1,200 to 3,500 square foot galleries into engaging, educational environments for children ages 5 to 12. Exhibit topics range from culture and diversity, to the science of weather, to environmental health science and math. Exhibit rentals include marketing ideas, activity kits, educational manuals and outreach programming. For exhibit descriptions, rental information and more visit http://www.cmhouston.org/rentals. |
InterActivity 2011 Sponsor
Dinosaurs Unearthed
11121 Horseshoe Way
Unit 223
Vancouver, BC V7A 5G7
Canada
Jennifer Chow
604-961-7236 |
203 & 205 |
Dinosaurs Unearthed is a traveling dinosaur exhibition company that offers a range of immersive experiences designed to engage and entertain audiences. Dinosaurs Unearthed combines life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, full-scale skeletons, intriguing fossils, interpretive content and interactive activities in a naturalistic indoor and outdoor settings. |
Betty Brinn Children's Museum
929 E. Wisconsin Avenue
2nd Floor
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Jennifer Sarnowski
414-390-5437, ext. 239 |
305 & 307 |
Betty Brinn Children's Museum offers high-quality, fun and educational exhibits for sale and rent. Developed by early childhood specialists and exhibit professionals, its products are complemented by comprehensive educational materials, marketing guides and installation manuals.
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Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose
180 Woz Way
San Jose, CA 95110
Donna Butcher
408-298-5437, ext. 206
|
500 |
Children's Discovery Museum (CDM) is a premier provider of the popular Pinscreen kits and Gear UP!, a unique, interactive, finger-safe gear table designed for math and science educational experiences. CDM is also the perfect source for outstanding traveling exhibits including; "Alice's Wonderland," "Secrets of Circles"
and "Out on a Limb." |
The Children's Museum of Denver
2121 Children's Museum Drive
Denver, CO 80211
Jon Handwork
303-561-0135 |
415 |
"Ready Vet Go!" is a mobile and modular exhibit that can transform a variety of spaces, large and small, into a veterinary clinic playscape full of learning opportunities. It's perfect for underutilized spaces and can even go outside! |
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
3000 N. Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Sarah Myers
317-334-4107 |
207 |
Provider of world class traveling exhibitions, "Bob the Builder™ Project: Build It," "National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure," "LEGO® Castle Adventure" and "Dora and Diego - Let's Explore!" |
COSI
333 West Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Meghan Weaver
614-228-2674 |
304 |
COSI's large and small traveling exhibitions include "The Zula Patrol: Mission Weather," a children's science exhibit perfect for compact spaces and "Lost Egypt,"an award-winning exhibition digging into the world of archaeology. COSI also offers Science Spots - portable exhibit kiosks perfect for outreach or temporary use — plus inquiry-based program curricula for museum workshops, camps and birthday party packages. |
The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum
516 S. Kirkwood Road
St. Louis, MO 63122
Mary Price
314-822-8900, ext. 39 |
419 |
The Magic House provides highly interactive traveling exhibits including the newest exhibit, Magic Tree House, based on the popular children's book series by Mary Pope Osborne. "Super Kids Save the World" empowers children to become ecofriendly superheroes and "Once upon A Time" brings seven favorite multicultural fairy tales to life. |
Minnesota Children's Museum
10 West Seventh Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
Amber Stevenson
651-225-6053 |
211 |
Minnesota Children's Museum is recognized for producing permanent and traveling exhibits that are educationally solid, beautifully designed, expertly produced and conscientiously maintained. The exhibits are backed by extensive prototyping and evaluation designed to deliver powerful educational content within irresistible environments. Contact us to learn more about MCM's nine traveling exhibits. |
NISE Network
c/o Sciencenter
601 First Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Ali Stein
607-272-0600, ext. 44
|
204 |
The NISE Network is a national community of researchers and informal science educators dedicated to fostering public awareness, engagement and understanding of nanoscale science, engineering and technology |
Ontario Science Centre
770 Don Mills Road
Toronto, Ontario M3C IT3
Canada
Cathie Spencer
416-696-4603 |
306 |
The Ontario Science Centre designs and fabricates innovative experiences for science centers and children's museums around the world, using science as the lens to inspire and actively engage people in new ways of seeing, understanding and thinking |
Sciencenter
601 First St.
Ithaca, NY 14850
Robin Burlingham
607-272-0600 ext. 28 |
208 |
Sciencenter creates and tours fun, hands-on science exhibitions including:"From Here to There," "Toys," "Attack of the Bloodsuckers!","TreeHouses," "Too Small to See, It's a Nano World," "Sonic Sensation" and "Ocean Bound!" |
Stepping Stones Museum for Children
303 West Avenue
Matthews Park
Norwalk, CT 06850
Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill
203-899-0606 x234 |
311 |
Stepping Stones Museum for Children develops, designs and produces traveling exhibits that are educational, interactive and award winning. In "Rainforest Adventure" visitors learn about tropical rainforests, conservation, scientists and global connections. "Conservation Quest" explores energy, conservation and environmental health. |
| Fundraising & Museum Management Software |
ACM Affinity Partner
Blackbaud, Inc.
2000 Daniel Island Drive
Charleston, SC 29492
Amy Spencer
843-216-6200
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212 |
Blackbaud is the leading global provider of software and services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations, enabling them to improve operational efficiency, build strong relationships and raise more money to support their missions. Headquartered in the United States, Blackbaud also has operations in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. |
Explorer Systems, Inc
4820 Clark Drive
Kelseyville, CA 95451
Chuck Theriault
707-279-9499 |
T13 |
Explorer Systems, Inc., is the oldest continuously run software company in the United States that provides an integrated software package designed for and used exclusively by museums and not-for-profit organizations. |
Siriusware
302 Camino de la Placita
Taos, NM 87571
Mechele Larmore
800-351-0633 |
Tabletop 9 |
Siriusware provides customizable, integrated guest management solutions. Products include admissions, memberships, group scheduling, retail, gift cards, kiosks, E-Commerce and more. Siriusware's relationship doesn't end with the sale - our technical support, training and professional services ensure the success of your system. |
| Management Consultant |
| ORGANIZATION |
ACM
MARKETPLACE
LOCATION |
DESCRIPTION |
LORD Cultural Resources
43 West 24th Street
10th Floor
New York, NY 10010
Lindsay Martin
646-375-2500
|
Tabletop 14 |
LORD Cultural Resources is a global consultancy, assisting people, communities and organizations to realize and enhance cultural expression through visioning, planning and implementation. It help clients clarify and achieve their goals with respect for collaboration, location adaptation and diversity. |
| Products & Program for Museums |
| ORGANIZATION |
ACM
MARKETPLACE
LOCATION |
DESCRIPTION |
InterActivity 2011 Sponsor
Imagination Playground
5 Union Square West
8th Floor
New York, NY 10003
Judy Lem
202-464-6088 |
100 & 102 |
Imagination Playground is a breakthrough playspace concept designed by architect David Rockwell to encourage child-directed, unstructured free play. With a focus on loose parts, Imagination Playground offers a changing array of elements that allows children to constantly reconfigure their environment and direct their own course of play. |
Benee’s, Inc.
1602 Airpark Drive
Farmington, MO 63640
Ross Gordon
576-756-0035 |
504 |
Custom fabrication of soft vinyl covered foam structures for interactive displays. |
Brad Larson Media
18 Washington Street
Suite 241
Canton, MA 02021
Brad Larson
781-784-1602
|
408 |
Brad Larson Media develops interactives with an emphasis on parent/child collaboration and post-visit learning. Storykiosk™ encourages visitor storytelling in exhibits and connections to social media for parents. Winner of AAM MUSE and Parent's Choice Gold Awards and "Best Museum Website" at Museums and the Web. |
Budd Wentz Productions
8619 Sklyline Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94611
Budd Wentz
510-531-1214 |
303 |
A solid reputation spanning two decades, WENTZSCOPE Easy-View Microscopes feature super- rugged construction, a giant view lens and easy operation for museum visitors of all ages. Easy-View Microscopes are the greenest way to display the microworld, consuming only 4 watts of electricity.
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Creative Discovery Museum
321 Chestnut Street
Chattanooga, TN 37401
Sue Kral
423-756-2738
|
508 |
The Creative Discovery Museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is working with the BioEnergy Science Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to develop programming for museums nationwide about alternative energy sources. Come by and get involved! |
Numbers Alive Rebecca Klemm
Charitable Foundation
975 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004
Rebecca Klemm
202-471-0904 |
T15 |
NumbersAlive! encourages lifelong learning for infants and adults. Personified inquiring numbers — plush toys, puppets and animated characters allow children to explore the relevance of mathematical concepts via innovative multi-media content. |
PlayCore
401 Chestnut Street
Suite 310
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Anne-Marie Spencer
877-762-7563 |
404 |
PlayCore helps build stronger communities around the world by advancing play through research, education, and partnerships. The company infuses this learning into its complete family of brands - GameTime, UltraSite, UltraShelter, UltraPlay, GT Grandstands, Snug Play USA, Play & Park Structures, Big Toys, TotTurf, Everlast Climbing, Spectrum Products, and Swing-N-Slide. PlayCore combines best-in-class to create play solutions that match the unique needs of each community served. |
RMA Technologies Inc.
5-320 Pinebush Road
Cambridge, Ontario N1T 1Z6
Randall MacDonald
519-622-7050 ext. 10 |
511 |
RMA Technologies work closely with your staff to produce unique and attention-getting displays using interactive elements and special mechanisms. Put Our Technology Inside Your Exhibit. |
SafeSpace Concepts, Inc.
1424 North Post Oak Road
Houston, TX 77055
Barbara B. Carlson, Ph.D.
713-956-0820 |
301 |
SafeSpace Concepts designs and manufactures young children's soft play equipment and furnishings. In addition to its product line, the company offers custom designs and fabrication. |
Snug Play USA
401 Chestnut Street
Suite 310
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Anne-Marie Spencer
888-403-7684 |
402 |
Snug Play USA is a radical new approach to play equipment that is changing the way children interact and develop. Comprised of large-scale, loose manipulative play elements, children of all ages can use Snug Play to create dynamic, exciting play environments encouraging them to move, imagine, cooperate, learn and play. |
WeGoBabies
1619A Vallejo Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
Vanessa Carrington
415-775-7009 |
412 |
WeGoBabies, provides baby essentials for families on the go through state-of-the-art automated vending. It helps children's museums provide an essential service to guests and allows them to enjoy the museum longer. |
| Museum Professional Search |
| ORGANIZATION |
ACM
MARKETPLACE
LOCATION |
DESCRIPTION |
Saudi Aramco
9009 West Loop South
Houston, TX 77096
Russell Ross
713-432-4797
|
409 |
Saudi Aramco, the world's leading energy provider, is building and staffing the new King Abdulazie Center for Knowledge and Culture. Facilities will include a museum, children's services and retail facilities. |
| Moving Services |
| ORGANIZATION |
ACM
MARKETPLACE
LOCATION |
DESCRIPTION |
Action Moving Services
12400 Washburn Avenue So
Burnsville, MN 55337
Dave Doebler
800-328-3803 |
406 |
Action Moving Services is an award-winning agent for Atlas Van Lines providing complex transportation services for exhibits, tours, shows and high value products. It offers worldwide climate control services and storage. |
