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Safeguard Self Storage Buys Property in Brooklyn, NY, for 65th Location

Safeguard Self Storage has purchased property in Brooklyn, N.Y., where the company intends to develop its 65th location. The facility will comprise 50,000 square feet in 786 units and offer security features and other amenities. The company currently has 20 self-storage ...More

March 28, 2013

Posted in News, Development, Real Estate

Amsdell Cos./Compass Self Storage Buys Philadelphia Facility

The Amsdell family of companies has acquired a self-storage facility in Philadelphia. The facility has more than 100,000 net rentable square feet and will be operated by Compass Self Storage LLC. ...More

March 27, 2013

Posted in News, Real Estate

Self-Storage Operator Amazing Spaces to Host 15th Anniversary Celebration, Fundraiser

Amazing Spaces Storage Centers, a self-storage operator with four facilities in Texas, will celebrate its 15th anniversary on May 16 with a fundraising event to benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Houston. The event will begin at 6 p.m. at the company’s Medical ...More

March 27, 2013

Posted in News

New Whitepaper Highlights Benefits of Self-Storage Tenant-Protection Plans

In the self-storage industry, a tenant-protection plan is not the same as tenant insurance. Facility operators can learn the difference between the two as well as benefits to a protection plan in a new whitepaper titled, "Tenant-Protection Plan: A Storage Operator's Secret ...More

March 27, 2013

Posted in News, Management

Devon Self Storage Names Executive Vice President

Devon Self Storage Holdings (US) LLC, a self-storage operator with more than 20 facilities in 11 states, has promoted Angus Goldie-Morrison from senior vice president of operations to executive vice president of operations. ...More

March 27, 2013

Posted in News

Bird-B-Gone Releases Nontoxic Gel Bird Repellant for Use at Self-Storage Facilities

Bird-B-Gone Inc., a manufacturer of products designed to safely keep birds away from self-storage facilities and other types of buildings, has released Bird-Off Clear Gel, a bio-repellant gel designed as an economic bird deterrent. Birds do not like the smell, taste or ...More

March 26, 2013

Posted in News, Management

Flying Peacock Family Trust Buys Self-Storage Facility in Bend, OR

Flying Peacock Family Trust has purchased A+ Storage, a 98-unit self-storage facility in Bend, Ore., from VSV LLC. The facility was built in 2004 and is located at 345 S.E. Cleveland Ave. ...More

March 26, 2013

Posted in News, Real Estate

Butler Manufacturing Releases 3 Energy-Efficient Wall Systems for Self-Storage Facilities

Butler Manufacturing, a manufacturer and builder of metal buildings for self-storage and other industries, has introduced three energy-efficient wall systems that company officials said will help builders prepare for anticipated changes to energy codes. All three ...More

March 25, 2013

Posted in News

The Jenkins Organization Buys Self-Storage Facility in Spring, Texas

The Jenkins Organization Inc., a self-storage operator and management company, has purchased Gosling Road Self Storage in Spring, Texas. The 60,000-square-foot facility will be expanded to 81,300 square feet this spring, company officials said. ...More

March 25, 2013

Posted in News, Construction, Development, Real Estate

Westy Self Storage Donates Unit Space to Aid High School Gala

Westy Self Storage is donating unit space at its facility in Upper Saddle River, N.J., enabling Ramsey High School to store materials for its 30th annual senior gala. About 200 senior students are expected to attend the June 21 event celebrating their achievements. ...More

March 22, 2013

Posted in News, Management

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