Featured Industry 
In 1914, Leslie Pickens first hitched his wagon and began expressing baggage between Chicago's
train depots and the Gold Coast. That same year James Kane began his moving and storage company and
would continue to help form Allied Van Lines. The Pickens-Kane of today encompasses several divisions
that are specifically trained and equipped to meet your exacting requirements.
Mike Munroe purchased Pickens Movers in 1946 and continued to expand the business of local moving and
cartage to include delivery of commercial goods. Daily pick-ups from the rail yards to the Marts were
added to storage and delivery to retail stores in the Chicago area.
In 1951, Kane Storage Co. was purchased and merged to form Pickens-Kane Moving & Storage. Co. With the purchase
of Kane came the operating authority of Allied Van Lines and the ability to offer interstate moving services.
Pickens-Kane continued to purchase additional storage and distribution faculties to better service the demand
for storage and distribution of new products, storage of household goods, exhibits and commercial tenants.
During the 1970's Pickens-Kane became the largest commercial mover in Chicago. In 1987, Pickens-Kane Records
Management Services division was established. This division offers a computerized inventory system, private
viewing room, and a complete disposal program. The Records Retention trucks are radio dispatched and backed
up by the entire Pickens-Kane fleet.
The holding company, Pickens-Kane Enterprises was created in 1991. PKE performs facility services such as
installation of furniture and furniture refinishing. Allied Van Lines Special Products Division moved into
its new Addison facility in 1993 to service the need for high cube storage space. Also during 1993, the
Pickens-Kane Arts Services division was established. This division offers museum quality care of valuable artwork,
antiques, furniture, classic automobiles and other high value passions. Pickens-Kane operates the largest climate
controlled storage facility of its kind in Chicagoland.
Pickens Kane is the mover for your important possessions. To learn more about how Pickens-Kane can assist you,
please contact Alex Miles at 312-829-6198.
The success of our clients is important to us. 4 MFG will periodically feature
Industry leaders and provide an opportunity for our clients to learn about their
products and services. For consideration as the Featured Industry Expert, please
contact Diane Long either by email at info@4mfg.net
or 312-738-0603.
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