Disaster Kleenup International
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| Industry | Disaster recovery and prevention |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1974 [1] |
| Headquarters | Elk Grove Village, Illinois (corporate headquarters) , |
Number of locations | Over 500 franchises in the United States and Canada [1] |
Area served | United States, Canada, Ireland |
| Services | emergency property restoration |
| Revenue | $1.7 Billion (June 2013) |
| Website | www |
DKI (Disaster Kleenup International) is the largest organization in North America that contracts for disaster restoration.[2] In June 2013, its annual revenue was $1.7 billion.[3] The organization began franchising in 1994.[4] The organization operates a network that supports its member companies,[2] which operate as independent contractors.[5]
Member companies
[edit]The organization provides a brand for marketing purposes, workshops and training programs, claims support, and marketing initiatives.[6] It also operates a 24-hour call center that is used by its member companies, customers and insurance companies.[6]
Disaster Kleenup International (Canada) Ltd. operates in Canada.[7] Campbell DKI operates as Campbell Builders, Inc., and has been existent in Columbus, Ohio for over 32 years.[8] Utah Disaster Kleenup is the largest restoration firm in the state of Utah,[9] is based in Draper, Utah, and in 1996, it significantly increased its plant size and equipment base, along with increasing its work force by 29%.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "History". dkiservices.com. Archived from the original on 2012-03-15. Retrieved 2013-04-14.
- ^ a b "Panhandle VP receives Spirit Award". Times Leader. March 7, 2010. Retrieved 2013-04-14.
- ^ Miller, Kathleen (June 7, 2006). "When a disaster strikes DKI goes to work after flood or fire". Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL). Retrieved 2013-04-14. (subscription required)
- ^ "DKI Franchise Information". Entrepreneur.com. Retrieved 2013-04-14.
- ^ "Tradewinds". The Salt Lake Tribune. July 1, 1997. Retrieved 2013-04-14. (subscription required)
- ^ a b "Disaster Kleenup Appoints Panama City, Fla. Response Team". Insurance Journal. February 3, 2006. Retrieved 2013-04-14.
- ^ "What's new: In brief". Canadian Underwriter. April 25, 2005. Archived from the original on June 28, 2013. Retrieved 2013-04-14.
- ^ Cyphert, Anne Darling (January 13, 2010). "Annual 'Ribfest' relocating for 2010 edition". Lancaster Eagle-Gazette. Archived from the original on June 30, 2013. Retrieved 2013-04-14. (subscription required)
- ^ a b "Disaster Kleenup boosts size of plant and work force". The Deseret News. March 19, 1996. Retrieved 2013-04-14.
Further reading
[edit]- Christensen, Doug (June 2, 1982). "Job nobody wants? Disaster Kleenup". The Deseret News. Retrieved 2013-04-14.
- Oberbeck, Steven (May 7, 1995). "Utah disaster-relief firm really cleans up on electronic equipment". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 2013-04-14. (subscription required)
- "Mess-busters tackle cleanup after fire". The Idaho Statesman. August 29, 2008. Retrieved 2013-04-14. (subscription required)
- "Executive Focus: Mark Dennis (Denny) Jensen". The Deseret News. April 9, 1995. Retrieved 2013-04-14. (subscription required)
- "DKI Backs ARC Efforts in Southeast Asia". Insurance Journal. December 31, 2004. Retrieved 2013-04-14.
- "Cleanup firm focuses on restoring". The Deseret News. June 15, 2003. Retrieved 2013-04-14. (subscription required)
- "Utah Disaster Kleenup to restore Shadowbrook units". Deseret News. June 30, 1995. Retrieved 2013-04-14. (subscription required)
- "Disaster cleanup firm helps restore fire-affected homes in Boise". Idaho Business Review. September 1, 2008. Retrieved 2013-04-14. (subscription required)
- "What qualifies as a disaster? 'When it happens to you'". The Salt Lake Tribune. February 8, 1993. Retrieved 2013-04-14. (subscription required)
- Sahm, Phil (December 17, 1999). "Xmas Cards More Than Sentiments". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 2013-04-14. (subscription required)