XPS Solutions, a provider of Web-based reservations services and other outsourced technology solutions for the self-storage industry, has released a new product and announced a staff promotion.
Self-Storage Builder Butler Manufacturing Expands Advisory Council to Support Latin American Project Development
Butler Manufacturing, a manufacturer and builder of metal buildings for self-storage and other industries, has expanded its Builder Advisory Council to include two members representing Latin America. Javier Ugarte de la Rosa of real estate management f…
Portable Self-Storage Operator Mobile Mini UK Buys Scottish Container Business
Mobile Mini UK Ltd., the British arm of U.S. portable self-storage operator Mobile Mini Inc., has acquired Fraser Ltd., a Scotland-based storage-container business. Fraser operates a fleet of about 500 containers, which will be merged with Mobile Mini&…
Self-Storage Talk Announces Winners of 2015 ‘Loving Las Vegas’ Video Challenge
Self-Storage Talk, the official forum of Inside Self-Storage and the industry’s largest online community, has announced the winners of its 2015 “Loving Las Vegas” Video Challenge in which facility managers and owners vied for a free t…
Grow Your Business with ISS Expo Workshops
Discover the latest trends in the industry with SIX different workshops being offered at ISS World Expo. This year we have introduced 2 brand new topics. More Value. More Education.
Tips for Hiring a Third-Party Management Company for Your Self-Storage Business
Third-party management companies offer a number of benefits to self-storage owners who are looking to outsource their facility’s day-to-day operation. Get the lowdown on the advantages and drawbacks as well as some insight to choosing a provider….
SmartStop’s Affiliated REITs to Acquire 32 Self-Storage Properties for $145M
Strategic Storage Trust II Inc. and Strategic Growth Trust Inc., the self-storage real estate investment trusts (REIT) affiliated with SmartStop Self Storage, recently acquired 27 of the 32 facilities in a portfolio transaction totaling approximately 1…
SmartStop’s Affiliated REITs to Acquire 32 Self-Storage Properties for $145M
Strategic Storage Trust II Inc. and Strategic Growth Trust Inc., the self-storage real estate investment trusts (REIT) affiliated with SmartStop Self Storage, recently acquired 27 of the 32 facilities in a portfolio transaction totaling approximately 1…
Sovran/Uncle Bob’s Buys Alsip Self Storage in Alsip, IL
Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership, an entity of real estate investment trust Sovran Self Storage Inc., purchased Alsip Self Storage in Alsip, Ill. The property at 5253 W. 111th St. will be rebranded as Uncle Bob’s Self Storage. It encompasse…
Underwear Brand Capitalizes on Self-Storage Concepts
Brand-management firm Encore Brands Inc. has launched Mickey’s Self Storage, a men’s underwear and basics brand, after acquiring it from the family of designer Mickey Sills, who died last year from sinus cancer. While the name and tagline (…