• November 14, 2024

News and Announcements

Modern Storage Media

U-Haul Storage

6 Apr, 2024

U-Haul Helps Tornado Victims in Georgia

Following severe weather earlier this week that left approximately 1,700 homes without power, U-Haul Moving & Storage of Conyers is offering 30 days...

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6 Apr, 2024

Devon Self Storage Awarded Contract for GA Facility

Devon Self Storage, part of The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc., has been awarded the property management contract for a self-storage...

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6 Apr, 2024

Easy Stop Storage Using StorageDefender Smart Units

For a number of years, Easy Stop Storage, a regional storage solutions provider with 25 locations across four states, had been dealing with the...

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SmartStop Self Storage

3 Apr, 2024

SmartStop Celebrates Sustainability Milestone

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc., a self-managed and fully integrated self-storage company, announced today a significant milestone in its...

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self storage security

3 Apr, 2024

Storage Facility Receives Seven Burglary Calls in March; 30 In The Past Year

A string of break-ins have been plaguing Otter Self Storage on Oro Blanco Drive in East Colorado Springs. In the most recent incident, tenant Dwyane...

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self storage buyers

2 Apr, 2024

Self Storage Cash Buyers Buying Distressed Facilities

Self Storage Cash Buyers has announced its commitment to purchasing distressed self-storage facilities throughout the United States. This initiative...

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Tenant Inc Hummingbird

2 Apr, 2024

Tenant Launches One-Time Payment Link Option For Hummingbird

In a significant enhancement to customer payment experience and streamline of the payment processes, Tenant, Inc., a SaaS technology platform company...

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Central States Inc

2 Apr, 2024

Employee-Owned Central States Announces Two New Board Members

Central States, Inc., a leader in metal building components, roofing, structures, and buildings, has announced the appointment of Jigisha Desai and...

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access self storage

2 Apr, 2024

Access Self Storage Fills Unit With Chocolate Eggs For charity

UPDATE: April 2, 2024 Success! Access Self Storage, which launched its annual Easter Egg charity campaign about a month ago, has achieved it's...

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janus self storage lock

2 Apr, 2024

Janus International Group Announces New Internal, Hardwired Smart Lock

Janus International Group, Inc., a leading provider of cutting-edge access control technologies and building product solutions for the self-storage...

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Self Storage History

1 Apr, 2024

MSM Opens Online Magazine Archive: 43 Years of Self-Storage History

Modern Storage Media (MSM), the media company that publishes Messenger, the annual Self-Storage Almanac, and other well-respected industry...

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spartan investment group

1 Apr, 2024

Spartan investment Group Welcomes Two New Hires

Spartan Investment Group, a Colorado-based privately held real estate investment firm specializing in the self-storage industry, has announced that...

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unit connect self storage

29 Mar, 2024

swivl and Storagely Partner to launch Unit Connect Feature

The self-storage automation platform swivl has partnered with online self-storage rental system Storagely to introduce Unit Connect. This latest...

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Storelocal storage

28 Mar, 2024

Storelocal® Announces New Business Model for Self Storage Operators

Storelocal®, a membership organization dedicated to improving outcomes for self-storage operators, announced the launch of the Storelocal Storage...

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self storage law

28 Mar, 2024

Utah Senate Bill 265 Modifying self-storage legislation Signed

Senate Bill 265 (SB 265), which modifies Utah's self-storage legislation, has been signed by Governor Spencer Cox and will become effective May 1,...

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silver star self storage

28 Mar, 2024

Silver Star Shifts To Self-Storage; Subsidiary Files Chapter 11

As previously reported by MSM, Silver Star Properties REIT, Inc. is shifting its focus into the self-storage asset class. Hartman SPE, LLC...

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Storage Post Yankees Sponsorship

27 Mar, 2024

Storage Post Re-Teams with New York Yankees, Plans New Facilities

Storage Post Self Storage, which partnered with the New York Yankees for the first time last year, has renewed its commitment and will continue to be...

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self storage crime

27 Mar, 2024

Couple Arrested For multiple break-ins at smartStop facility

Although the SmartStop Self Storage located at 1931 Spartanburg Highway has suffered a series of setbacks lately, the good news is that all crimes...

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Blue self Storage

27 Mar, 2024

UK-Based Blue Self Storage Raises Funds For Cancer Charity

Wales-based Blue Self Storage, formerly Cardiff Self Storage, which provides container storage, has raised £20,000 (approximately $25,000 USD) for...

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go mini's storage

26 Mar, 2024

Go Mini’s Unveils New Website Designed to Improve User Experiences

Go Mini's, the portable storage franchise that offers containers for moving, storage, renovation, and restoration needs, has launched its revamped...

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storquest self storage

26 Mar, 2024

William Warren Group Report Highlights Environmental & Social Goals

William Warren Group (WWG), owner of the StorQuest Self Storage brand, rolled out its inaugural Impact Report, highlighting the company's...

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smartstop sponsorship

26 Mar, 2024

SmartStop Self Storage Sponsors Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. has announced its inaugural sponsorship of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach taking place April 19-21, 2024 in...

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tenant inc

25 Mar, 2024

Tenant, Inc Awarded SOC Type 2 Data Security & Compliance Certification

Tenant, Inc., the vertical SaaS technology platform company offering a complete software ecosystem tailored to the self-storage industry, has...

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self storage theft

25 Mar, 2024

Self-Storage Thief Caught With $10K Worth of Items

It's been a good month for the apprehension of self-storage thieves thanks to the efforts of police and self-storage surveillance systems (last...

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22 Mar, 2024

20 Guitars Stolen From Storage Unit Recovered

A musician in Cobb County, Ga., is grateful to the local police department for recovering the 20 heirloom guitars that were stolen from his storage...

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northeast self storage expo

21 Mar, 2024

Few Sponsorships Remain for 2024 Northeast Storage Expo

As MSM previously reported, the 2024 Northeast Storage EXPO is being co-hosted by three associations covering five states. Originally hosted by the...

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