Kent Space is expanding its office suites and self-storage complex in Ashford, a town in Kent County, England. The addition to the property located in the Kingsnorth Industrial Estate is being spurred by “strong demand and a buoyant local economy…
U-Haul Acquires, Expands Water Tower Self Storage in Salisbury, MD
Phoenix-based U-Haul International Inc. has purchased Water Tower Self Storage in Salisbury, Md., as well as an abutting property on which it recently completed an expansion. U-Haul Moving & Storage of Salisbury at 1402 N. Salisbury Blvd. officiall…
Small Self-Storage Operators Lead Industry Growth in Spain
While many international self-storage markets are dominated by large companies, Spain’s industry growth is originating from local entrepreneurs. Carles Jover, owner of Costabrava Space in Girona, shares insight on the Spanish self-storage industr…
Amsdell Cos./Compass Self Storage Opens New Facility in Mansfield, TX
Compass Self Storage LLC, a member of the Amsdell family of companies, has opened a new facility in Mansfield, Texas. It’s the company’s 61st store nationwide and fourth in the greater Dallas storage market.
Managers of Compass Self Storage in Oxford, FL, Display Elaborate Holiday Village
The managers of a Compass Self Storage in Oxford, Fla., have put an elaborate miniature holiday village on display in the facility’s office. Built by Fred and Lorraine Liebenau, the village includes 82 houses and stretches 20 feet long and 4 feet…
StorageMart Acquires Self-Storage Facilities in IA, MO and NE
StorageMart, a Columbia, Mo.-based self-storage operator with more than 165 facilities in Canada and the United States, has purchased facilities in Ankeny, Iowa; Blue Springs, Mo.; and Omaha, Neb. The acquisition adds 57,381 square feet of storage spac…
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A Proposal to Update Overtime Laws: How Will it Affect the Self-Storage Industry?
New federal regulations that apply to overtime standards will soon affect how self-storage owners pay non-exempt employees. The author outlines the new standards and what they mean for the industry.
12 Ways Self-Storage Operators Can Prepare Their Facilities for Winter
It’s that time of year for self-storage operators to prepare for the onslaught of unforgiving winter weather. Follow these 12 tips to keep your facility safe and accessible this season.