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Janus Buys Rolling Steel Manufacturing Line From Windsor Republic Doors

Janus International, a manufacturer of rolling doors for the self-storage, commercial and industrial markets, acquired the rolling steel manufacturing line from Windsor Republic Doors of Little Rock, Ark. ...More
January 5, 2011
Posted in News, Construction
Empty Menards May Be Converted Into Self-Storage Facility

An empty Menards home-improvement store in Eau Claire, Wis., could be converted into a self-storage facility. ...More
December 22, 2010
Posted in News, Construction, Development
When the Weather Outside Is Frightful, Turn to Self-Storage Talk

Winter weather creates several challenges for facilities, including snow and ice removal, lock and gate malfunctions, and perilous parking lots and sidewalks. When these questions arise, the Self-Storage Talk community can provide answers. ...More
December 13, 2010 By John Carlisle
Posted in Blog, Management
Warranty Claims: A Self-Storage Manager's Guide to Handling Construction-Related Problems

Whether you’re the manager of a new facility or one that’s recently been expanded or remodeled, you’ll likely have some construction-warranty issues. ...More
December 13, 2010
Posted in Articles, Construction, Management
American Buildings Co. Gives 'Proud to Buy American' Award

American Buildings Co. (ABC), a NUCOR company and manufacturer of metal-building systems, recently honored Terry Spence, president of Southern Plastics, for choosing buildings made from American steel. ...More
December 9, 2010
Posted in News
Thailand’s MY STORAGE: A Look at the Development Challenges for Phuket’s First Self-Storage Facility

Amy Fuhlman of Janus International recently caught up with Sukanda Chiaranussati and Robert Akerblom, owners of MY STORAGE, to discuss the challenges of opening a facility in Patong, Phuket, Thailand. ...More
December 5, 2010
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development, Management
Architectural Metal Systems Announces Strategic Organizational Changes

Architectural Metal Systems (AMS) recently made several strategic organizational changes that will improve its operational effectiveness and provide better service to customers. ...More
November 18, 2010
Posted in News
Construction Industry Grapples with Rising Materials Prices

Construction contractors continue to be squeezed by rising prices for key construction materials and flat prices for what they can charge for finished projects, according to an analysis of October Producer Price Index figures released this week by the Associated General ...More
November 17, 2010
Posted in News, Construction, Development
BETCO Inc. Hires Self-Storage Sales Reps for Southwest

Burlon Anderson and Lee Pepper have joined BETCO Inc., a single-source manufacturer of metal self-storage buildings, as sales representatives in the Southwestern states. ...More
October 26, 2010
Posted in News, Construction
D.C. Taylor Presents Free Webinar on Retrofit Metal Roofing for Self-Storage, Energy Savings

Bill Shanko, regional manager for roofing contractor D.C. Taylor Co., will present a free webinar on Nov. 17 titled “Climate-Controlled Facilities: Get Immediate Energy Savings When Replacing Your Roof.” Intended for self-storage owners and operators as well as construction ...More
October 20, 2010
Posted in News, Construction

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