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StorageAlly Self-Storage Coaching Firm Launched by Mark Beck

Mark Beck, former vice president of operations for the William Warren Group and StorQuest self-storage, has launched a new self-storage coaching firm, StorageAlly. The company will provide industry consultation, facility support and employee training at all levels. ...More

February 11, 2013

Posted in News, Management

Former Self-Storage Software Expert Opens Science Camp for Teens in Hawaii

Michael Richards, a former software and technology expert of the self-storage industry, has announced a new summer science camp for teens to be provided by Science Camps of America, a nonprofit organization Richards started after selling his software business in 2010. ...More

February 6, 2013

Posted in News, Technology

OpenTech Alliance Offers New Self-Storage Kiosk Model INSOMNIAC 570

OpenTech Alliance Inc., a Phoenix-based provider of self-serve kiosks, call-center services and other technology solutions for the self-storage industry, has introduced the latest model in its line of self-storage kiosks, the INSOMNIAC 570. ...More

February 5, 2013

Posted in News, Technology

SBOA Teams Up With GMAC to Provide RV-Storage Insurance Discounts

The Storage Business Owners Alliance LLC (SBOA), a buying group for the U.S. self-storage industry, and GMAC Insurance, a nationwide property and casualty insurance company, have partnered to provide RV-insurance discounts to customers who store their RVs at self-storage ...More

February 5, 2013

Posted in News, Management

Self-Storage Management Companies Merge to Create Universal Storage Group

Universal Management Co. (UMC), a Smyrna, Ga.-based provider of third-party management services for the self-storage industry, has merged with fellow management company RES Management to form Universal Storage Group (USG). The joint venture will work closely with clients, ...More

February 4, 2013

Posted in News

SpareFoot Releases 'Bust a Move-In' Self-Storage Pin-Up Calendar

SpareFoot, an online marketplace that streamlines the rental process for self-storage customers, has released a pin-up style calendar for the self-storage industry titled "Bust a Move-In." The 2013 calendar, which features men and women in humorous and suggestive poses ...More

January 31, 2013

Posted in News, Marketing

Self-Storage Builder Butler Manufacturing Names 2013-14 Advisory Council

Butler Manufacturing, a manufacturer and builder of metal buildings for self-storage and other industries, has named its 2013-14 Butler Builder Advisory Council. The council provides strategic direction on company products, services and programs. Members are comprised of ...More

January 29, 2013

Posted in News

O’Neil Releases Records-Storage Software RS-SQL Version 4.05 With Upgrades

O’Neil Software, a provider of software solutions for records centers worldwide, has released Version 4.05 of its RS-SQL software, which includes several upgrades. The software is supported on Windows 8, and RSWeb.net is now supported on Internet Explorer 10. ...More

January 28, 2013

Posted in News, Technology

Sovran Self Storage Buys Multi-Story Facility in Greater Chicago

Real estate investment trust Sovran Self Storage Inc. has purchased Icon Secure Storage in Aurora, Ill., near Chicago. The three-story facility comprises 71,824 square feet in 768 units. The acquisition was made by Sovran Acquisition LP, and the facility will be rebranded ...More

January 23, 2013

Posted in News, Real Estate

Uncle Bob’s Self Storage Signs 5 Third-Party Management Contracts

Uncle Bob’s Self Storage, the operating brand of Sovran Self Storage Inc., recently signed contracts to assume third-party management of five self-storage facilities. Each property will be rebranded as Uncle Bob’s and integrated into the company’s management platform. ...More

January 23, 2013

Posted in News, Management

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