Case Studies
Christie’s
Project: Star Trek Auction
Scope: A three-part project consisting of the organizing, viewing, and post-sale delivery of a multi-million dollar inventory of Star Trek memorabilia from the archives of CBS and Paramount Studios. Items included spacecraft models, set pieces, costumes, and prop weapons. In total, the memorabilia spanned over 1,000 auction lots and numbered approximately 4,000 pieces.
Client: Christie’s
Challenge: This was a project of significant magnitude that required attention to detail, precise inventory management, over 10,000 square feet of dedicated and secure warehouse space, and extreme care in handling fragile inventory. Packing was done according to rigorous Christie’s standards. The moving team faced logistical challenges when eight tractor-trailer loads moved in and out of Rockefeller Plaza while preparations were also being made for The Today Show and the MTV Music Awards. Post-sale efforts required that extremely delicate and expensive memorabilia be delivered to buyers all over the world. More than 70 employees would be required.
Results: “Their high level of logistics experience and dedication to quality was noticed from the very first meeting. Moreover, Advance successfully sustains that quality level throughout the entire project. True professionalism.”
Roxanna Zarnegar,
Deputy C.O.O. and VP, International Director at Christie’s.
Duke-Semans Mansion
Project: Duke-Semans Mansion
Scope: Relocate 600 items from the historic Duke-Semans Mansion on Fifth Avenue, New York City to a storage location while the mansion undergoes construction.
Client: The Sapir Organization
Challenge: The move involved high-priced and delicate antiques primarily from the fifteenth and sixteenth century that were spread over five floors. Each item had to be individually assessed and custom-packaged. Additionally, the mansion, an historic site built in 1901 and considered one of the most beautiful examples of Beaux Arts residential architecture in the city, had to be protected from any damage. Compounding the difficulty was a small elevator that required large pieces to be physically transported down four flights of stairs in a building not designed for this effort.
Results: “It was clear that the Advance team was experienced and understood the challenge. They had a strategy coming in to the move, and they executed it successfully. They used special materials to safely move our collection, and it was clear that they used extreme care through the entire process. The project went smoothly, and we look forward to having Advance move the collection back to the mansion after the museum is finished.”
Armon Ginelli,
General Manager of the property
FDA Laboratories
Project: FDA Northeast Regional Laboratories
Scope: Relocate 600,000 square feet of laboratory equipment, fixtures, and furniture
Client: Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Challenge: Transfer 227 truckloads of furniture, fixtures, and equipment including hazardous materials and delicate items such as refrigerated research specimens.
Results: The project was completed in one month without disturbing everyday business activity.
RXR REALTY LLC
Project: North Shore Regional office space at 35 Pinelawn Road in Melville.
Scope: Pack and move contents, computer equipment, and furniture for 80 employees in order for renovations of office space to take place. Disassemble, move, & reassemble allworkstations. Project was to be done in 3 phases over 3 weekends and to be coordinated with construction, new carpeting installation, and painting of office space.
Challenge: Project had to be accomplished on a tight schedule with zero downtime to the tenant. Move out had to take place on Friday evening and move back had to take place on Sunday afternoon. Our project Management Team and labor had to work in conjunction with other trades in order to complete the project on time. Results: North Shore Regional experienced no downtime and it was business as usual on Monday morning following each phase. “The Advance Group always delivers for me. Our projects always require working on a tight schedule with zero downtime to our tenants. When new challenges arise, The Advance Group’s Project Management Team is always ready to provide creative solutions.” Carlton Wenz- Sr. V.P. Leasing, Long Island Division.
SAGE PARTS PLUS INC.
Project: Move facility from 35 Dubon Court in Farmingdale to 30 Hub Drive in Melville over one weekend.
Scope: Move 35 truckloads of contents, computer equipment, and office furniture for 75 employees. Sequentially pack, move & unpack entire parts inventory totaling 400 shelving units.
Challenge: On Friday night of move weekend, the management of Sage realized they would not be able to move the contents of their warehouse on-time utilizing their own warehouse staff.
Results: The Advance Group responded immediately with 2 Project Managers, 25 Movers, & 5 Trucks. The move was completed on-time and Sage’s facility in Farmingdale was completely moved over the weekend. “Anthony Parziale and his team are organized and professional. Kevin Lewis is a great Project Manager. He was able to draw upon extra resources in an instant. The project couldn’t have succeeded without him and The Advance Group.” Harry Zuckerman- Vice President, Operations.
