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
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]
Further reading
External links
References
- History dkiservices.com, retrieved 2013-04-14^
- Panhandle VP receives Spirit Award Times Leader, March 7, 2010, retrieved 2013-04-14^
- Miller, Kathleen. When a disaster strikes DKI goes to work after flood or fire Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL), June 7, 2006, retrieved 2013-04-14^
- DKI Franchise Information Entrepreneur.com, retrieved 2013-04-14^
- Tradewinds The Salt Lake Tribune, July 1, 1997, retrieved 2013-04-14^
- 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, retrieved 2013-04-14^
- Cyphert, Anne Darling. Annual 'Ribfest' relocating for 2010 edition Lancaster Eagle-Gazette, January 13, 2010, retrieved 2013-04-14^
- Disaster Kleenup boosts size of plant and work force The Deseret News, March 19, 1996, retrieved 2013-04-14^