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| AUG 2007 - Steel Storage awarded Australian innovation grant |
In Australia, Steel Storage has been awarded a $45,000 Queensland Industry Development Scheme (QIDS) grant to develop its next generation Streamline construction system.
Queensland Minister for State Development John Mickel commended Steel Storage’s innovation commenting “Steel Storage has been designing and constructing self-storage facilities for about 15 years and is now considered a market leader. The company has recognised that to stay on top, it needs to come up with new and innovative ways of doing business.”
The project has been in development for over 2 years, with Steel Storage collaborating with Prodex Systems, who specialise in strategic and operational management of new product development. The patented new Streamline system incorporates a redesigned channel and insert which eliminates dust build up, whilst also removing sharp edges and fixings in self storage facilities.
The Streamline product was developed in response to feedback from operators who had commented that cleaning partitioning channels is extremely difficult, as well as health & safety concerns over sharp edges and exposed fixings. Both of these issues are eliminated with the Streamline system, providing value for operators and managers through a safe a clean partitioning system.
Managing Director, Jonathan Perrins said his company worked collaboratively with government bodies and industry to help foster industry growth.
“We are very appreciative of the Queensland Government’s support,” Mr Perrins said.
“The grant will help us to develop better systems for self-storage constructions the world over and communicate these advancements to the industry and investors.”
Steel Storage now operates in four global regions, with its head office here in Australia, and operations servicing Asia, Europe, and most recently the Middle East. The Steel Storage Group has been involved in the construction and ownership of self-storage facilities since the industry's early days in Australia. Collectively, the company's directors and managers represent more than 50 years experience in the self-storage industry.
Steel Storage caters directly to customer needs, from simple fit-outs and build-ups, right through to providing the full service experience.
Queensland Government, Department of State Development click here
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The Patented Streamline insert in action
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