American Building Components (ABC), a manufacturer of steel products for self-storage and other industries, has launched an online ordering tool to streamline the sale of its products. Shop.abcmetalroofing.com was developed with a focus on mobile-first…
Neighborhood Storage Adds Solar Panels to 4 Florida Self-Storage Sites
Neighborhood Storage, which operates 23 self-storage facilities in North-Central Florida, has added solar panels to four of its properties. The $200,000 project was offset by a grant from Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), offered by the U.S. Dep…
SnapNsure Offers Independent Self-Storage Contents Insurance Program
The Hanover Insurance Group Inc. has launched SnapNsure, an independent insurance program that provides coverage for goods in self-storage units. Renters can purchase a policy directly through the company’s website for any facility in their area….
Queens, NY, Restricts Self-Storage From Industrial Districts
Update 6/26/17 – Queen’s Community Board 5 (CB5) voted unanimously last Wednesday in favor of the planning department’s proposal. CB5 became the first community board to formally endorse the zoning change that will require self-storag…
Signal Mountain Self Storage Expands in Chattanooga, TN
Signal Mountain Self Storage in Chattanooga, Tenn., is expanding its storage capacity by demolishing a former school building on its property and adding a new structure. The project is expected to be complete in September according to a press release.
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Hawaii Self Storage Awards 40,000 in College Scholarships
Hawaii Self Storage (HSS), which operates six facilities in the state, has awarded $40,000 in college scholarships to 10 high school seniors on the island of Oahu. The students were recently recognized during a special ceremony at the operator’s …
Central Jersey Storage Gets Approval to Build Self-Storage Project in Millstone, NJ
Self-storage developer Central Jersey Storage LLC has received preliminary site approval to build a facility in Millstone Township, N.J. The zoning board of adjustment voted 5-2 last month to grant a use variance and a bulk variance. The project will b…
Asian Self-Storage Event Highlights Industry Growth, Challenges and Opportunities
The annual Self Storage Expo Asia 2017 highlighted why Asia offers the greatest expansion opportunity for the self-storage industry in the world today. While the market faces several challenges, including spreading awareness about self-storage, op…
Protecting Self-Storage Tenant Data: Compliance, Updates and More
Many self-storage operators are confused about data security and how to keep their tenants’ information safe. Here are a few simple steps you can take to keep customer data private and out of the wrong hands.
Stor-All Self Storage Teams With Charity Storage to Raise Money for Austin’s House
Stor-All Self Storage, which operates five facilities in Nevada, is teaming up with Charity Storage to raise money for Austin’s House, an emergency shelter for children. The operator is seeking new and gently used donations of household items to …