Elite Self Storage in Rothwell, Queensland, Australia, is being plagued by hundreds of wild pigeons. More than 300 birds are nesting in the area and the population continues to grow, according to facility manager Ann Daley.
IBISWorld Releases Research Report on Canadian Self-Storage Market
Market-research firm IBISWorld Inc. has released a report examining the Canadian self-storage market. The “Storage and Warehouse Leasing in Canada” publication contains industry statistics, market data, trends, and information on the sector…
Access Self Storage Owner Seeks Re-Election for Ovilla, TX, City Council
Doug Hunt, owner of Access Self Storage and Truck Rental, is running for re-election to the Ovilla, Texas, City Council. The six-year veteran of the council believes the city is poised for growth during the next five years.
Self-Storage Talk Video Challenge Grand-Prize Winner: Todd Riordan, Happy Happy Self Storage
Todd Riordan, owner of Happy Happy Self Storage in Columbus, Ind., won the grand prize in Self-Storage Talk’s 2015 “Loving Las Vegas” Video Challenge with this heartwarming video, which features his two adorable daughters. The girls t…
Dishing Up That ‘Something Extra’ Customer Service in Self-Storage
Good customer service is becoming an increasingly important part of the self-storage industry. With competition growing, operators can’t afford to be complacent when it comes to looking after their customers. Here are some simple but key componen…
Man Suspected of Shooting Girlfriend at Self-Storage Facility in Niles, MI
A 24-year-old woman was shot around 3 p.m. Sunday at Aaron’s Mini-Storage in Niles, Mich. Berrien County Sheriff’s Office deputies are searching for her boyfriend, 28-year-old Michael Jerome Exom III, on charges of assault with the intent t…
Self-Storage Owner Could Face Elevated Rape, Kidnapping Charges in Kingsport, TN
Update 4/23/15 – Gateway Self Storage owner Hoyt Denton could face more serious charges from a Sullivan County, Tenn., grand jury after a preliminary hearing on Tuesday. The proceeding included testimony from the alleged victim in the sexual batt…
Self-Storage Components Manufacturer DBCI Announces New Hires, Staff Promotions
DBCI, a manufacturer of self-storage roll-up doors and other building components, has hired three new sales representatives and promoted two other employees. The staff additions and changes are in response to a growing demand for the company’s pr…
BayView Advisors Launches to Provide Self-Storage Advisory Services and Sales
BayView Advisors (BVA) was recently launched as an investment-sales and advisory firm focused on the self-storage industry. Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., the company includes Jay J. Crotty, managing partner, Thomas A. Doyle, senior vice president, and …
A Sneak Peek Into the 2015 Inside Self-Storage World Expo Exhibit Hall
If you’re on the market for self-storage products or services, walking the exhibit hall at the 2015 Inside Self-Storage World Expo is a bit like being in a candy store. With nearly 150 companies representing all aspects of the industry, you&rsquo…