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Self-storage construction has become more sophisticated due to heightened consumer expectations, changing building codes, and a more rigid approval processes through municipal planning boards. Important topics covered in this category include design trends, zoning, conversions, eco-friendly components and practices, and more.

Janus International Adds New Rolling Steel Division

Apr 16, 2008

Janus International Corp., which produces commercial and industrial steel doors and self-storage building components, has added a Rolling Steel Division to its operation and opened a new 252,000-square-foot manufacturing facility.

Texturglas Architectural Wall Finish System

Mar 21, 2008

The Texturglas Architectural Wall Finish System from Roos International is an environmentally friendly collection of textured designer wall finishes with many high-performance features.

Octagon Sign Base

Mar 21, 2008

The Ideal Shield Octagon Sign Base is a cost-effective way to display proper signage at a facility.

U.S. Door Launches Virtual Design Studio for Self-Storage

Jan 22, 2008

U.S. Door & Building Components introduced a Virtual Design Studio that allows users to see in real time how changing a projects design will affect its unit mix and return on investment.

Trachte and ISS Launch Webinar Series on Self-Storage Construction

Jan 09, 2008

Trachte Building Systems and Inside Self-Storage will provide a four-part webinar series focusing on self-storage construction in 2008.

Janus President Named Entrepreneur of the Year by Local Chamber

Dec 18, 2007

David Curtis, president of Janus International Corp., was named Entrepreneur of the Year by the Carroll County (Ga.) Chamber of Commerce.

National Storage Center of Redford, Mich., Wins Beautification Award

Nov 19, 2007

National Storage Center of Redford, Mich., a self-storage facility developed and managed by Pogoda Cos., received a 2007 Business Beautification Award from the Redford Township Chamber of Commerce.

Building for Money or How to Marry Rich Customers

Sep 01, 2007

A friend of mind once founded a magazine for the women of Orange County, Calif., and enjoyed immediate attention and success by featuring a cover story titled, ”How to Marry a Rich Man.” Self-storage owners also like clientele who are well-to-do...

DoorKing Inc.

Jul 02, 2007

Todays self-storage consumers expect more from the facilities they patronizemore amenities, web-based services and security. DKS DoorKing Inc. is there to help, providing complete turnkey solutions owners can use to secure and manage their...

People

Apr 02, 2007

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