EmpireCLS
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EmpireCLS Company Profile
Company Name: EmpireCLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services
Founder: David Seelinger
Year Founded: 1981
Years in Profession: Over 27 Years
Corporate Headquarters: 225 Meadowlands Parkway Secaucus, NJ 07094
West Coast Location: 600 Allied Way El Segundo, CA 90245
Business Phone: (800) 451-5466
Fax: (201) 601-3816
Company Email: [email protected]
Completed InfoFAQ Exclusive Interview: 6/25/2011
InfoFAQ Exclusive Interview: "Chauffeur Services"
Company Information: EmpireCLS Information
Website: EmpireCLS.com
Payment Methods: VISA, MASTERCARD, AMEX, DISCOVER
Company Category: Chauffeur Services, Executive Limousine Services
Main Products and Services: Executive limousine services, premier buses and luxury automobile transportation services, and worldwide chauffeur services for CEOs, company executives, and global entertainers. - EmpireCLS
Company Description: EmpireCLS is an upscale and exclusive transportation service for corporate CEOs, business executives, and international celebrities. - EmpireCLS
Company History: "EmpireCLS was founded in 1981 as a merger between Empire Transport Services and CLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services, to offer an exquisite domestic and international limousine service to executive media and entertainment clientele. Amenities include world-class travel services that blend the art of chauffeuring with luxury, privacy, personalization and ease, with a fleet of modern limousines, luxury cars, buses, vans, and sport utility vehicles.." - EmpireCLS
Quote from the Founder: "It's not just where you're being driven to, but how." - EmpireCLS
Web Listing Information - EmpireCLS offers exceptional luxury limousine service and high-security VIP transportation services. - EmpireCLS
Most Popular Services: Chauffeur Services, Luxury Limousine Services
Publications and Articles Mentioned
Case Studies
Microsoft Case Study - 11/05/2009. EmpireCLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services. Transportation Firm to Cut Power Costs by 33 Percent with Virtualization and Clustering.After struggling with disparate IT technologies based on Red Hat Linux, EmpireCLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services decided to transform its infrastructure using Microsoft® software and HP hardware. With its new environment based on Windows Server® 2008 R2, EmpireCLS has cut support calls by 75 percent and increased IT administrators' productivity by 35 percent. It also expects to lower power costs by 33 percent.
Haute Living Magazine - 01/26/2011 "It's really interesting how we got here. Some of it wasn't by design, it was by default," Seelinger admits. "Unfortunately, a lot of companies in our industry haven't survived, but we've done really well." In 2010 alone, EmpireCLS brought in approximately $140 million in revenue. "I think the business will continue to grow in the entertainment industry in the United States and abroad," he predicts. And if last year is any indication of how the company will fare in 2011, then there's even more rewards to come. Seelinger already boasts his own personal collection of luxury vehicles, including three motorcycles and a couple of racecars, which are parked outside his New York and Manhattan Beach homes. And while he's certainly living a life of luxury, he always finds time to give back. EmpireCLS supports several non-profit organizations like Music Cares, Table to Table for Northern New Jersey, the Make-a-Wish Foundatio, and countless others.
NBTA Foundation - 09/13/2010 EmpireCLS joins a growing list of NBTA Foundation Partners who have already pledged their support. The NBTA Foundation would like to recognize $350,000 Premier Partner EmpireCLS for their commitment to the Foundation Partnership Initiative through the support of these companies and organizations, the Foundation will continue to provide new and valuable research and educational offerings domestically and globally; enhance existing programs and products; and begin to build the resources needed to sustain the Foundation in the future.
Dasani - 04/19/2010 In continuing with their environmental commitment, EmpireCLS has teamed up with Dasani for "Earth Month" to help launch the new Dasani Plantbottle. Dansani's Plantbottle is the "greenest" water bottle on the market and is made with 30% plant based materials. The eco friendly bottle will be placed in the back of all cars in EmpireCLS's Los Angeles fleet.
e-destinACCESS - 08/19/2009 e-destinACCESS, Inc. a destination management technology company and EmpireCLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services, a leading Global transportation provider and innovator in transportation technology, today announced a strategic alliance, facilitating a shift in the way Meeting Planners can source, plan, schedule and purchase their transportation needs anywhere, at anytime.
Praesidian Capital - 09/09/2009 Praesidian Capital Investors, a leading providers of mezzanine capital for small and mid-sized companies, has invested $10 million of senior secured debt in EmpireCLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services, one of the largest independent service providers in the U.S. limousine and chauffeured transportation services industry.
American Express and Hilton Honors - 02/10/2009 American Express (NYSE:AXP) and Hilton HHonors launch a new premium co-branded Credit Card for U.S.-based consumers called the Hilton HHonors® SurpassSM Card from American Express and several enhancements to the existing Hilton HHonors® Card from American Express. Both Cards allow Cardmembers to earn points rapidly and offer generous rewards that enhance the travel experience with valuable travel perks and privileges.
Both Cards offer several additional benefits and features, including:
• Car services benefit from EmpireCLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services, which includes discounts, complimentary upgrades and 500 HHonors bonus points for each booking
• Return Protection and Baggage Insurance in addition to the basic suite of American Express Card Services including, Car Rental Loss and Damage Insurance, and Global Assist ® Hotline
• My Credit Report and Score, which provides complimentary access to a Cardmember's credit score and report once a year for 30 days online
• Savings of 15,000 HHonors points for reward stays of 4 nights or more at category 5 or 6 hotels
MTV Movie Awards - 07/16/2003 EmpireCLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services, a world leader in the chauffeur-driven transportation industry, was awarded the chauffeured transportation services contract for the MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles on May 31, 2003.
David Seelinger, President of EmpireCLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services, said, "We are very excited and honored to have been chosen by MTV to provide the chauffeured transportation services for the second year in a row. One of EmpireCLS's goals when we opened our Los Angeles office 3 years ago was to establish EmpireCLS as the premier provider of chauffeured transportation services to the entertainment and music industries. It is very gratifying to have entertainment giants like MTV recognize EmpireCLS's commitment to the industry."
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Hilton HHonors from American Express- From American Express Website: Enjoy the ride. If you need a comfortable ride to or from the airport, simply call EmpireCLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services. Empire offers door-to-door service in over 650 cities around the globe. As a Hilton HHonors Cardmember, you can7: Receive a 10% discount on EmpireCLS car service, Enjoy a car class upgrade, when available, Earn 500 HHonors bonus points per booking, Call 1-888-826-1326, or visit www.empirecls.com/hilton.
Hilton HHonors SurpassSM Cards from American Express. - Enjoy the ride. If you need a comfortable ride to or from the airport, simply call EmpireCLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services. Empire offers door-to-door service in over 650 cities around the globe. As a Hilton HHonors Surpass Cardmember, you can: Save $50 off your first trip with EmpireCLS, Receive a 20% discount on EmpireCLS car service, Enjoy a car class upgrade, when available, Earn 500 Hilton HHonors bonus points per booking, Call 1-888-826-1380 or visit www.empirecls.com/surpass.
List of Cities Offering EmpireCLS Chauffeur Services
Chauffeur Services (Worldwide)
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