A new self-storage facility has opened in Buford, Ga. Developed at 3220 Sardis Church Road, Premier Storage at Hamilton Mill is the third property owned by Ken and Kelly Gary. It will be managed by Absolute Storage Management Inc., a self-storage owner…
OpenTech Alliance Develops IoE-Enabled Access-Control System for Self-Storage
OpenTech Alliance Inc., a Phoenix-based provider of self-storage kiosks, call-center services and other technology, has developed an Internet of Everything (IoE) platform-enabled access-control system that will be the first of a next-generation group o…
Liberty Investment Properties Names Director of Self-Storage Operations
Liberty Investment Properties Inc., which specializes in the development and operation of commercial real estate, has named Mark Poole as director of operations for self-storage. Poole has been with the company since 2012 and was promoted from his posi…
ISS, PTI Security Systems Publish Case Study on Self-Storage Access-Control and Mobile Technology
Inside Self-Storage (ISS) and PTI Security Systems have released a new publication titled, “Self Storage 2.0: Leveraging Security, Access Control and Mobile Technology.” The free downloadable PDF examines how Pacific Highway Storage (PHS) i…
Storage West Self Storage Explains the Benefits of Building a Renter Community
In this video from Storage West Self Storage, Don Willis, director of sales and marketing, explains the benefits of building a community of storage renters, discussing why this aspect of the business is just as important as renting units and how his co…
Self-Storage REITs Announce Facility Closures, Openings Around Hurricanes Harvey, Irma
Update 9/18/17 – Extra Space Storage announced that 219 of its properties in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina have reopened following Hurricane Irma. The sites total approximately 20 million net rentable square feet of storage in 173,000 units…
Little Orchard Self Storage Opening in San Jose, CA, Includes Tribute to Vietnam Veterans
The grand opening for Little Orchard Self Storage in San Jose, Calif., which was celebrated on Aug. 30, included the unveiling of a tribute to the city’s Vietnam War Veterans. The memorial at 1833 Little Orchard St. features a one-ton stone marke…
Self Storage 2.0: Leveraging Security, Access Control and Mobile Technology
This case study by PTI Security Systems examines how Pacific Highway Storage of San Diego is leveraging self-storage technology to enhance facility security and the customer experience. Learn which technology products and services are available to self…
Advice for Setting and Spending Your Self-Storage Marketing Budget
When it comes to marketing, it can be difficult to quantify return on investment. Here’s advice to help you decide where and how to spend your precious marketing dollars, as well as how much to invest.
Uncork Success by Adding Wine Storage to Your Self-Storage Facility
Wine storage can be an effective way to differentiate a self-storage business in a competitive market as well as create a new revenue stream. Here are several factors to determine if targeting wine enthusiasts makes sense for your business.