Vassar (Michigan) True Value Hardware Adds U-Haul Rentals

VASSAR, Mich., Feb. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Adam Barden, owner of Vassar True Value Hardware, located at 402 E. Huron Ave., recently added U‑Haul truck and trailer rentals to the hardware-home improvement business he has been operating since 1980.

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Families needing the finest in moving services now will have increased convenience and a shorter distance to travel when moving, which not only will make their move easier but also will have the positive effect of reducing the amount of carbon emissions released into the atmosphere. U-Haul partnering with business owners across North America to increase convenience for customers while helping our environment is just one of the programs that support U-Haul Company's Corporate Sustainability initiatives.

Vassar True Value Hardware can now offer its customers a variety of moving equipment and supplies designed specifically for moving household furnishings, including moving vans, open trailers, closed trailers, furniture pads, appliance dollies, furniture dollies, tow dollies and auto transports. Vassar True Value Hardware also will offer sales items to protect their customers' belongings and make moving easier, such as heavy-duty boxes, which are made of up to 90 percent recycled content and are available in a variety of sizes.

"U-Haul was a natural addition to our business because it fits so well with our existing equipment-rental business. As a full-service hardware and rental store, we wanted to offer our customer trucks and trailers as well," Barden said.

"U-Haul is proud to be partnering with a quality independent business such as Vassar True Value Hardware," exclaimed Bill Rains, president, U-Haul Company of Central Michigan. "Adam is a great example of the type of successful business relationship U‑Haul has established in order to build and maintain a strong network of more than 15,000 independent dealers across North America."

For more information, or to rent your moving equipment today, call 989-882-1454. Visit www.vassartruevalue.com. Business hours of operation are: Mon. – Fri. 7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and Sun. 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.