The Pan American International Movers Association (PAIMA) is an exclusive network of international moving companies that prides itself on going the extra mile for its members and the customers they serve. PAIMA was founded in 1985 by 16 owners of major international moving companies. These were business people who saw the need and the opportunity to create an association that would represent companies from the Americas with selected members in key areas of the world. The founders of PAIMA had the vision to create an association comprised by reputable moving companies that would be interested in improving the international moving industry. The associations responsibility and commitment to its members was to represent, increase and protect their business. Twenty-eight years later, PAIMA is proud that it has managed to accomplish its main objective. PAIMA encompasses members in key areas of the world and embraces a commitment to the core values of personal service and high-quality door-to-door service. PAIMA supports its members through: Annual Membership Directory Quarterly Magazine: PAIMA Report Monthly Bulletin: PAIMA Post Online Tonnage Tracking and Reporting Online Company Profile Updating Annual Ecology Award Annual Tonnage Awards Program Assistance with Claims Arbitration Services Annual Convention, back-to-back with IAM's, saving on time and travel expenses