International

The self-storage industry continues to blossom around the globe as demand for the service drives growth. Maturing and new markets face a number of challenges including barriers to entry, consumer ignorance, lack of land or funding, and others. However, operators worldwide are finding a foothold and celebrate many successful business ventures.

Convicted Arsonist in New Zealand’s Kiwi Self Storage Fire Freed From Prison

Dec 17, 2019

Update 12/17/19 – Convicted arsonist Angelo Bitossi was freed from prison last month with three years remaining on his sentence. Bitossi, 40, gained parole after showing the board he had somewhere to live and work. Supporters also provided...

A Robot-Themed Video Produced by Artificial Intelligence … That’s How Storefriendly of Asia Rolls!

Dec 11, 2019

Some companies just don’t mess around … They see the future and embrace the tools and resources to take them there. That’s how the Storefriendly self-storage brand in Asia is doing it! The operator just released an innovative video that not only...

Canada Self-Storage Operator Cold Lake Mini Storage Hosts ‘Santas Anonymous’

Dec 11, 2019

Self-storage operator Cold Lake Mini Storage in Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada, is serving as the headquarters of Santas Anonymous, a charity initiative of the Grand Centre Lions Club that provides Christmas gifts to children in need. The group...

SmartStop Self Storage REIT Reports Third-Quarter 2019 Financial Results

Dec 10, 2019

SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc., a self-managed real estate investment trust that operates the SmartStop Self Storage brand, has released its financial statement for the third quarter, which ended Sept. 30. In general, the company showed year...

Infrared Grows RedBox to Become Hong Kong's 3rd Largest Self-Storage Operator

Dec 06, 2019

InfraRed NF, a Hong Kong-based real estate investment fund operated by a joint venture, has pumped $106 million into RedBox Storage Ltd. since acquiring a 90 percent stake in the company last year. The infusion has helped fund several acquisitions...

Armadillo, Big Yellow Self Storage of Sheffield, England, Support Animal Charity

Dec 06, 2019

Armadillo Self Storage and Big Yellow Self Storage of Sheffield, England, both members of the Big Yellow Group PLC family of properties, are providing free storage space to the local chapter of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to...

Masons Self Storage of Wales Supports Local Christmas Festival

Dec 06, 2019

Masons Self Storage of South Wales, Wales, donated money to local primary school Ysgol Gymraeg Pen-y-Garth for its Penarth Christmas Festival next week at The Paget Rooms theater. The funds will be used to decorate “Santa’s Grotto,” which will...

Self Storage Association Asia Names New Executive Director

Dec 05, 2019

Self Storage Association Asia (SSAA), a trade association dedicated to assisting self-storage operators and industry suppliers working in emerging markets along the Pacific Rim, named Andrew Work as its new executive director. He replaces Luigi La...

National Mini Storage of New Zealand Uses ‘The Force’ to Stir Self-Storage Interest

Dec 04, 2019

In many ways, Darth Vader is the quintessential bad guy. He’s got power, a purposeful stride, a strong mean streak and, of course, that deep, chilling voice. So, when the Sith Lord of Doom and Gloom meets up with funnyman Leigh Hart, spokesperson...

Female Rape Victim Who Was Aided by Self-Storage Staff Sees Her Attacker Sentenced

Dec 04, 2019

A female rape victim who escaped her attacker in April with the help of staff at the London self-storage facility where she rents a unit saw some justice last week when her attacker was sentenced to 12 years in jail. Luke Sewell, 30, was found...

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