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Monthly Archives: June 2016

Canadian Self-Storage Operator StorageVault Reports 2016 First-Quarter Results

Canadian self-storage operator StorageVault Canada Inc. has released its financial statement for the quarter that ended March 31, 2016, showing gains in key areas including revenue and net operating income (NOI).

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Registration for .storage Web Domain Now Open to Self-Storage, Other Businesses

Update 11/14/17 – Las Vegas-based XYZ.com LLC, a Web registry specializing in top-level domains (TLDs), has acquired the .storage suffix from SSC. The company opened priority registration for trademark holders on Nov. 6 on a first-come, first-ser…

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U-Haul Converts Former Laser-Tag Arena and Arcade to Self-Storage in North Smithfield, RI

Phoenix-based U-Haul International Inc. is converting a former laser-tag arena and arcade in North Smithfield, R.I., to self-storage. U-Haul of North Smithfield at 408 Eddie Dowling Highway officially opened in August 2014 with a temporary showroom. It…

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Self-Storage Operator SmartStop Asset Management Announces New VP of Development

SmartStop Asset Management LLC, a diversified real estate company that manages 74 self-storage facilities in Canada and the United States, has promoted Brian Griewe to vice president of development. He’ll be responsible for expanding the company’…

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Seeing What You Don’t See: A Fresh Look at Self-Storage Maintenance and Curb Appeal

Sometimes self-storage operators need a fresh point of view when it comes to facility maintenance. Follow these guidelines to “reset” how you and your tenants see your property.

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Storage Express Gets Push-Back on Self-Storage Proposal Near Cumberland, IN

Storage Express, which operates 91 self-storage properties in five states, intends to develop a new facility in Hancock County, Ind., before its target site is annexed by the town of Cumberland. The 400-unit facility would be built on 4.7 acres at 6722…

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Andover Properties/Storage King USA Acquires Victory Self Storage in Staten Island, NY

Andover Properties LLC, a private real estate investment company, has acquired Victory Self Storage in Staten Island, N.Y. The facility at 3511 Victory Blvd. will be rebranded as Storage King USA. It comprises 38,400 square feet of storage space in 420…

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Self-Storage Insurance Provider Bader Co. Names New Executive VP and COO

Bader Co., a supplier of commercial and tenant insurance to the self-storage industry, has promoted Tim Parnell to executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective immediately. In his new role, Parnell will be responsible for overseeing …

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Strategic Storage Growth Trust Completes Certificate-of-Occupancy Purchase of Phoenix Self-Storage Facility

Strategic Storage Growth Trust Inc. (SSGT), a public, non-traded real estate investment trust focused on self-storage acquisition and development, has purchased a newly constructed, two-story facility in Phoenix in what is the company’s first cer…

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ISS Opens 2016 Best of Business Campaign Focused on Self-Storage Suppliers

Inside Self-Storage (ISS) has opened the voting for its 2016 Best of Business reader-choice poll, in which self-storage professionals identify their favorite product and service suppliers in more than 35 categories. Voters can choose their favorite com…

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