Crown Worldwide Group, a global leader in international relocation and storage services, presented its United Kingdom division with the 2006 Best Operation Award for accomplishments and improvements made in the relocations, warehousing and logistics divisions.

CEO and Founder of Crown Worldwide Group Jim Thompson presented the 2006 Best Operation Award to UK and Ireland Managing Director Barry Koolen during a seminar in Paris, France, held in May 2007.

"This award collectively honours all the men and women of Crown throughout the United Kingdom who have worked so hard to accomplish this outstanding achievement," said Jim Thompson.

In addition to improving all aspects of Crown's businesses, opening a new branch in Bristol and acquiring environmental management certificates, Crown UK also took the initiative in 2006 to start a new customer enquiry centre to effectively manage new internet sales enquiries into the business. The National Internet Leads Sales Centre, based in Leeds, manages a large number of new customer leads each year generated from its internet sources.

"In evaluating all factors, including financial performance, service improvement, diversification, as well as attitude and staff performance, it was clear to the Executive Board that Crown UK was the very deserving winner of the Operation of the Year Award," said Thompson.

Barry Koolen stated, "We have an excellent group of staff across the country who give their best every day, and their support has been overwhelming."