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New Zealand Self-Storage Operator National Mini Storage Helps Owners Reclaim Their Garage
In this amusing commercial from New Zealand self-storage operator National Mini Storage the message is simple: Your car wants the garage back. The title character takes a hysterical walk down memory lane as he prepares to move items from his garag…
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Tracking Your Self-Storage Marketing Efforts
Self-storage marketing continues to evolve, and tracking what’s working—and what isn’t—can be difficult. A facility manager offers advice on how to identify your target market and track your own marketing efforts.
Construction Begins on New Britannia Lanes Self-Storage Facility in Exeter, England
Britannia Lanes Storage and Removals Ltd. has started construction on a £2.2 million self-storage facility in Exeter, England. The project on Hennock Road East in the Marsh Barton business area requires the demolition of two buildings, which will…
Self-Storage Software Storage Commander Partners With First American Payment Systems
Empower Software Technologies Inc., the provider of Storage Commander self-storage management software, has partnered with First American Payment Systems L.P. to deliver payment solutions within the Storage Commander platform. Payment options including…
Denver U-Haul Facility Expands to Add More Than 700 Self-Storage Units
Phoenix-based U-Haul International Inc. is expanding one of its self-storage properties in Denver. Plans are underway to add more than 700 indoor, climate-controlled units to U-Haul Moving & Storage of the Mile High at 7540 York St. The facility op…
Real Estate Firm RE/MAX Evolution Hires New VP of Self-Storage
Real estate firm RE/MAX Evolution has hired Stephen Grossman as vice president of self-storage. Grossman has more than 15 years of self-storage development, marketing and sales experience in the Western United States. During his career, he’s sold…
Self Storage Capital Partners Acquires 2 Pennsylvania Properties
Self Storage Capital Partners (SSCP), a real estate investment and management company, and an unidentified private-equity firm have acquired two Pennsylvania properties from All-Time Self Storage LLC. The partnership purchased LanCo Mini Storage Center…
S-5! Introduces DualGuard Snow-Retention System for Standing-Seam Metal Roofs
S-5!, a supplier of roof products for self-storage and other industries, has introduced a new snow-retention system for standing-seam metal roofs. The new DualGuard system uses two 1-inch pipes to keep snow and ice in place while it melts. When properl…