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Self-Storage Supplier Lock America International Reorganizes

Lock America International (LAI), a provider of locks and security components for the self-storage industry, is reorganizing the company’s leadership as CEO Frank Minnella steps back from day-to-day operation into an advisory role. Watson Visuwan will move from sales ...More
December 13, 2012
Posted in News
Inventive Property Management Enters Self-Storage Market

Winston, N.C.-based Inventive Property Management has expanded its business to include the management of self-storage facilities in addition to homeowners associations and rental properties. ...More
December 11, 2012
Posted in News
Sounds of Storage Podcast: Shari Sutton Shares Tips for Community and Holiday Marketing

Community, or "grassroots," marketing is an essential component of any self-storage operation's marketing mix, particularly during high holiday seasons when a little creativity and goodwill can generate excellent opportunities for neighborhood outreach and positive ...More
December 10, 2012
Posted in Articles, Management, Marketing
Extra Space Rolls Out Centershift Self-Storage Software at 900-Plus Facilities

Self-storage real estate investment trust Extra Space Storage Inc. has implemented Centershift Inc.'s Storage Enterprise rental-management software at all of its 900-plus facilities. After significant analysis, the self-storage operator decided to use Centershift's ...More
December 6, 2012
Posted in News
Self-Storage Software Provider SMD/SiteLink to Host 2013 User Conference in Las Vegas

SMD Software Inc., provider of SiteLink property-management software for self-storage and portable-storage operations, will host its 2013 User Conference on April 2, immediately preceding the Inside Self-Storage World Expo in Las Vegas. The SMD event, open to the more than ...More
December 4, 2012
Posted in News
Warm & Cool Storage Units Teams Up With Self Storage Equipment Financing

Warm & Cool Storage Units, a manufacturer of weatherized door curtains for self-storage roll-up doors, has formed a strategic relationship with Self Storage Equipment Financing, an Atlanta-based company that finances self-storage facility renovations and improvements. ...More
November 30, 2012
Posted in News, Finance
PTI Security Systems Releases Gooseneck Stand for Self-Storage Keypads

PTI Security Systems, manufacturer of the Digitech and PTI brands of self-storage access-control systems, has released a Universal Gooseneck Stand for use with the company's self-storage keypads. ...More
November 29, 2012
Posted in News, Technology
Digital Issue Teaches Self-Storage Operators About Tenant Insurance

To implement and maintain a successful tenant-insurance program, facility operators must choose the right model and partner and educate tenants about the product's value. To provide operators with insight to their options, Inside Self-Storage has released a free digital ...More
November 21, 2012
Posted in News, Management
Broadacre Financial Opens to Serve Self-Storage and Other Industries

Lending veteran Christopher Haynes, formerly of Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, has opened Broadacre Financial Corp., a boutique commercial real estate advisory firm specializing in debt and equity financing and restructuring. Based in New York City, the firm will provide ...More
November 19, 2012
Posted in News, Finance
Universal Storage Containers Sponsors Colorado Cycling Team

Universal Storage Containers (USC), a provider of foldable, portable moving and storage containers for self-storage and other industries, has forayed into the world of team sports with its sponsorship of the new USC Cycling Team. ...More
November 15, 2012
Posted in News, Marketing

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