Wridgways Australia (WWA)

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WWA

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Wridgways Australia (WWA) principal activity is the provision of household and commercial furniture removals. It provides removal services within Australia and overseas. It is one of the largest operators in the Australian removals industry, having 22 branches throughout Australia. The company also has access to a network of over 600 professional agents worldwide.

WWA was started by Ernest Wridgway in Melbourne in 1892. The company changed its name to Wridgways and was acquired by Ansett in 1972, and saw another change in ownership in 1994 when Ansett was acquired by TNT. In 1997, 50% of WWA was acquired by its management team via a management buyout. In 1999, WWA listed on the Australian stock market (ASX).

WWA provides services from moving locally, domestically and internationally. The company has a wide range of services and trusted moving experience. WWA offer a complete range of services from packing, cleaning, storage to insurance cover for the household goods or personal effects. The Company’s subsidiaries include Wridgways Limited and Wridgways Business Relocations Pty Limited.

WWA provides logistics services to international and national customers, including government bodies, the corporate sector and private individuals. MoveDynamics, a new division started in November 2001, has a five-year exclusive contract with the NSW Government. WWA's major competitors include Grace Removals and Allied/Pickfords.