Planes Companies

What began as a humble operation with a single truck in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1921 has evolved into one of the nation's premier moving and logistics enterprises. Planes Companies, a third-generation family-owned business, has spent over a century perfecting the art of helping clients transition to their next milestone, whether relocating across town or internationally. The company's impressive trajectory reflects its commitment to excellence. From its modest beginnings, Planes expanded throughout the Midwest during the 1980s with locations in Columbus, Dayton, and Indianapolis. The 1990s brought corporate headquarters to West Chester, Ohio, and a new Chicago branch. By the 2000s, Planes had earned recognition as a Deloitte USA Top 100 company. What distinguishes Planes Companies is their TEAM culture—built on Trust, Empowerment, Accountability, and Mesh. This foundation enabled successful diversification, including the 2004 launch of their GWS brand with Microsoft as its first client. In 2019, they joined FIDI, an exclusive international relocation network with rigorous quality standards. CEO John Planes, representing the third generation of family ownership, brings decades of industry experience dating back to the 1960s. President John Sabatalo, who joined in 2003, has infused the business with a competitive spirit from his coaching background, shaping their distinctive culture. For nearly three decades, Planes Companies has maintained a position on the Deloitte Cincinnati USA Top 100 Privately Owned Companies list and has been recognized as a Cincinnati Enquirer Top Workplace since 2014—achievements that cement their status as an industry leader after more than 100 years in business.