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Abba Self Storage in Concord, CA, Completes Expansion

Abba Self Storage has completed a 20,000-square-foot expansion to its facility in Concord, Calif. The company added mostly larger units up to 15 by 35 feet to keep up with market demand and rental trends, according to the source. Jeff Smith, property manager, said customers ...More
April 16, 2013
Posted in News, Construction, Development
William Warren Group, StorQuest Self Storage Hires VP of Ops

The William Warren Group Inc. (WWG), a privately held real estate company that operates the StorQuest Self Storage portfolio, has hired Gerald Valle as vice president of operations. Valle will be responsible for the performance of all operational department functions, ...More
April 15, 2013
Posted in News
FBI Searches Self-Storage Unit in Seagoville, TX, in Connection With High-Profile Murders

The FBI and local authorities on Saturday seized 20 weapons and a vehicle from a Gibson Self Storage unit in Seagoville, Texas, as part of an investigation into the murders of Kaufman County prosecutor Mark Hasse, District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife Cynthia. ...More
April 15, 2013
Posted in News, Legal Issues
Safeguard Self Storage Settles New York City Lawsuit Over Stored Counterfeit Goods

Self-storage operator Safeguard Properties LLC has settled a civil lawsuit with authorities in New York City who sued the company over counterfeit merchandise that was seized last summer from one of its facilities. Approximately 44,000 counterfeit trademarked goods and ...More
April 15, 2013
Posted in News, Legal Issues
Stor-All Storage Says There's No Need to Whine

This fun commercial from Stor-All Storage shows what you need to do when you get too much of a good thing! This video promotion focuses on the "the ideal storage conditions" at the company's wine-storage facilities ... for when you "can't drink it all." Seriously? That ...More
April 15, 2013
Posted in Videos, Marketing
Knowing When to Rebrand Your Self-Storage Business and Tips for How to Do It

It’s not always easy to know when it’s time to make a change to your self-storage brand, because a brand takes time to develop. The author talks to Scott McLain of Amoroso Cos. about rebranding his six California self-storage facilities, getting at strategies any operator ...More
April 14, 2013
Posted in Articles, Marketing
Oxford Storage in Fern Park, FL, Sells for $2.2M

Oxford Storage, a 46,750-square-foot self-storage facility in Fern Park, Fla., was recently purchased by an undisclosed, Michigan-based limited liability company for $2.2 million. Located at 230 Oxford Road, the facility was built in 1999 on 4.06 acres. It contains 420 ...More
April 12, 2013
Posted in News, Real Estate
NFL Star Patrick Peterson to Appear at Uncle Bob’s Self Storage Phoenix Event

Arizona Cardinals Pro Bowl cornerback Patrick Peterson will make an appearance on April 20 at an Uncle Bob’s Self Storage facility in Phoenix. Peterson will greet fans from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Uncle Bob’s location at 1928 E. Bell Road. ...More
April 11, 2013
Posted in News
Australia Mobile-Storage Operator TaxiBox Offers Door-to-Door Interstate Service

TaxiBox, a mobile self-storage operator based in Melbourne, Australia, has launched phase two of its national expansion strategy with the addition of interstate moves and transportation service, with a fixed price for interstate moves across all Australian cities. ...More
April 10, 2013
Posted in News
San Clemente Self Storage Owner Bill Burk Offers a Tour of His California Facility

Bill Burk, owner of San Clemente Self Storage, offers a tour of the California facility. Burk comments on facility’s safety features, amenities and friendly staff. ...More
April 10, 2013
Posted in Videos, Management

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