DKI (Disaster Kleenup International)
IndustryDisaster recovery and prevention
Founded1974 [1]
Headquarters
Elk Grove Village, Illinois (corporate headquarters)
,
United States
Number of locations
Over 500 franchises in the United States and Canada [1]
Area served
United States, Canada, Ireland
Servicesemergency property restoration
Revenue$1.7 Billion (June 2013)
Websitewww.dkiservices.com

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]

References

  1. 1 2 "History". dkiservices.com. Archived from the original on 2012-03-15. Retrieved 2013-04-14.
  2. 1 2 "Panhandle VP receives Spirit Award". Times Leader. March 7, 2010. Retrieved 2013-04-14.
  3. ↑ 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)
  4. ↑ "DKI Franchise Information". Entrepreneur.com. Retrieved 2013-04-14.
  5. ↑ "Tradewinds". The Salt Lake Tribune. July 1, 1997. Retrieved 2013-04-14. (subscription required)
  6. 1 2 "Disaster Kleenup Appoints Panama City, Fla. Response Team". Insurance Journal. February 3, 2006. Retrieved 2013-04-14.
  7. ↑ "What's new: In brief". Canadian Underwriter. April 25, 2005. Archived from the original on June 28, 2013. Retrieved 2013-04-14.
  8. ↑ Cyphert, Anne Darling (January 13, 2010). "Annual 'Ribfest' relocating for 2010 edition". Lancaster Eagle-Gazette. Retrieved 2013-04-14. (subscription required)
  9. 1 2 "Disaster Kleenup boosts size of plant and work force". The Deseret News. March 19, 1996. Retrieved 2013-04-14.

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