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June 2012 - Self Storage Association survey

Self-storage operators are reporting continued resilience in the sector, despite the challenging economic conditions.

May 2012 - Big Yellow's year-end results are out

Big Yellow Group PLC, the UK's leading self storage brand, is pleased to announce results for the year and for the fourth quarter ended 31 March 2012.

May 2012 - Best USA real estate with self-storage: riskless return

A Bloomberg article today stated that the best real estate investment in the past decade was found in 5-foot-by-5-foot lockers (i.e. self-storage).

April 2012 - Big Yellow re. VAT on self-storage in UK

The proposed changes to the VAT status [in the UK] is an industry wide issue.

March 2012 - First self-storage facility opens in Malaysia

Steel Storage Asia and Extra Space Self Storage are happy to announce the opening of the first self-storage facility in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

March 2012 - Cushman & Wakefield's self-storage companies summary

Cushman & Wakefield have published their annual self-storage companies summary giving an overview of the largest self-storage companies in Europe and the US over 2011.

February 2012 - ISO 9001:2008 certification granted to Steel Storage Europe

The British Assessment Bureau granted Steel Storage Europe its ISO 9001:2008 certification today for the third year running.

February 2012 - Big Yellow takes corporate social responsibility (CRS) very seriously

Over one third of their stores have onsite renewable technology such as solar panel roofs which increases their renewable energy generation by 11.5% over one year.

January 2012 - Steel Storage Asia invests in new Powder Coating Equipment

To make its products more flexible for customers, Steel Storage Asia invested in a high-tech powder coating line.

January 2012 - Happy New Year

We wish all of our customers a very happy new year and best wishes for 2012!

December 2011 - Self-storage shines as top-performing REIT sector in 2011

"Self-storage was the top-performing market sector of all U.S. Real Estate Investment Trusts, both for year-to-date and 12-month trailing results..."

November 2011 - Big Yellow posts half yearly results

On 22 November, Big Yellow - the UKs leading self-storage brand - announced its results for the 6 months period ending 30 September 2012.

November 2011 - Steel Storage attending MIPIM Asia from 15-17 November

MIPIM Asia is Asia's main real estate exhibition and conference and Steel Storage Asia is attending this event - helt at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre from 15 to 17 November.

November 2011 - Homebox (France) celebrates 15th anniversary

On 8 November 2011 Homebox celebrated its 15th anniversary with a party at their Aubervilliers site in Paris.

June 2011 - Steel Storage at the European Self Storage Conference 15-17 June 2011

Steel Storage attended the 2011 European Self Storage Conference, which was helt at the Tivoli Marina in Villamoura, Portugal. A lot of conference-goers commented on the innovative design of our stand, the main purpose of which was to show off our recessed door-locking system.

May 2011 - Big Yellow posts annual results for year ending 31 March 2011

Big Yellow, the UKs leading self-storage brand, announced its results for the fourth quarter and year ended 31 March 2011 on 24 May.

April 2011 - Steel Storage main sponsor at FEDESSA Conference 15-17 June

As in previous years, Steel Storage will be the main sponsor of the European Self-Storage Conference and Tradeshow which will be held in Villamoura, Portugal, from 15-17 June this year.

November 2010 - Big Yellow sees rise in first half pretax profit

UK self-storage firm Big Yellow Group Plc (BYG.L) posted a 26 percent rise in first-half adjusted pretax profit, helped by a hike in occupancy growth, and the company resumed its interim dividend.

October 2010 - Lok'n Store Returns To Full-Year Profit

UK-based self-storage company Lok'n Store Group Plc (LOK.L: News ) Monday reported a return to profit in the year ended July 31, helped by a 4% increase in revenues and lower operating costs. The company also said that it is well positioned to continue to grow revenue against tightly controlled costs.

September 2010 - Steel Storage host the 2nd Annual Netherlands Self Storage Golf Day

Golfbaan Spaarnwoude, located approximately 20mins outside the centre of Amsterdam, was the location for this years Netherlands Self Storage Golf Day on September 3rd, hosted by Steel Storage Europe. The event was organised in joint effort by Steel Storage and the Netherlands Self Storage Association.

September 2010 - Safestore sees record lettings rise

Self-storage group Safestore has said a rise in the number of homeowners selling up before they buy a new property had driven a record jump in lettings.

July 2010 - Lok'nStore in line with market expectation

Self-storage company Lok'nStore's operating performance for the full year is in line with market expectations.

July 2010 - Steel Storage launch NEW Recess Locking System

Introducing the NEW Recess Locking System, the latest innovation from Steel Storage!

July 2010 - New staff member appointed to drive Turkish market

Self Storage Opportunities in Turkey Turkey, with its population of 72.5 million and rapidly growing GDP (which curremtly stands at approximately $735 billion), has become the next growth region for self storage.

July 2010 - Big Yellow Revenue Rises

Self-storage firm Big Yellow Group Plc posted a 10 percent rise in first-quarter revenue from its 51 wholly owned stores and said it expected "reasonable trading" over the next few weeks before the seasonal slowdown in September.

June 2010 - Steel Storage Chairman presents insight into Asian self storage market

Jon Perrins, CEO of the Steel Storage Group, presented an insight into the Asia self storage market at the annual FEDESSA Self Storage Conference & Trade Show in Berlin on June 17th to a captive audience of industry members.

June 2010 - Steel Storage customer wins European Self Storage Facility of the Year

Steel Storage Europe would like to congratulate Bluespace Self Storage in Spain who have been awarded European Facility of the Year for their site at La Macquinista.

May 2010 - Big Yellow announce Final Results

Chairman states "There is clearly a recovery under way in the performance of this business"

May 2010 - Safestore awarded management contract for Spacemaker

Safestore Holdings plc, one of the the largest self storage companies in the UK and Paris, has announced that it has won a competitive tendering process to manage the 12 store chain of Spacemaker stores.

March 2010 - Steel Storage announced as Main Sponsors for FEDESSA Conference and Trade Show 2010

Steel Storage Europe will be the Main Sponsors of the Conference and Trade Show held in the Estrel Hotel in Berlin on June 16th and 17th.

January 2010 - Big Yellow release Interim Management Statement

The Board of Big Yellow Group PLC release a trading update for the third quarter ending 31 December 2009

December 2009 - New Product Launch!

Steel Storage are proud to launch the self storage industrys newest innovation - the CUBIX organisation system

November 2009 - The Times reports on the booming self storage industry

Damian Whitworth from The Times reports on the growth of self storage amongst the 21st century urban developers.

November 2009 - Big Yellow display second quarter revenue increases in Half Yearly Reports

Big Yellow Group PLC is pleased to announce results for the six months and for the second quarter ended 30 September 2009.

November 2009 - Results show strong trading for Lok'n Store

Lokn Store, the fourth largest self storage operator in the UK, enjoyed a share price jump early this week after issuing an upbeat statement with its annual results.

October 2009 - Steel Storage Health and Safety Relaunch

Health and safety was relaunched at the Steel Storage factory during September which proved a great success.

September 2009 - Drivers Jonas release Self Storage Confidence Survey Results

Read the results of a survey of non-listed operators in the UK ranging from companies with national portfolios to single site operators

September 2009 - Inaugural Steel Storage and Netherlands Self Storage Association Golf Day

On Friday September 18th, the Naarderbos Golf Club in Holland hosted the inaugural Steel Storage and NSSA Golf Day.

September 2009 - Safestore upbeat as occupancy recovers

Demand for domestic and commercial self storage has continued to creep ahead over the summer months, according to Safestore.

August 2009 - The Sunday Times reports on the UKs growing self storage trend

Kevin Dowling from The Sunday Times reports on what has led to the growth in demand for self storage in the UK

August 2009 - The self storage industry is booming according to London's Mayor, Boris Johnson

The self-storage industry is booming as we hoard more and throw away less, says Boris Johnson

July 2009 - Big Yellow - trading conditions show an improvement with a pleasing occupancy performance in June

Big Yellow Group Plc, the U.K. self- storage operator that raised about 32.9 million pounds in a share sale in May, said first-quarter store revenue fell 6 percent.

June 2009 - Safestore Announce Interim Results for six months ended 30 April 2009

A good performance in challenging markets

June 2009 - For sale: Space Maker Self Storage

Space Maker, the self-storage firm, has been put up for sale in a process managed by big-four accountant PricewaterhouseCoopers.

June 2009 - BRW highlight self storage as a viable property investment

BRW is Australia's leading business magazine examining the trends and opportunities shaping Australian business. Here they outline self storage as a business opportunity.

June 2009 - Closure of Steel Storage Middle East office

Jonathan Perrins, Managing Director of Steel Storage Group, has announced the closure of its Middle East office in Dubai

June 2009 - Passing of Steel Storage Director Alan Rowell

It is with great regret Steel Storage advise that former UK/ European Director, Alan Rowell, passed away on Saturday 25 April 2009

June 2009 - Renaming of Lazard Carnegie Wylie

Lazard Carnegie Wylie, partner to Steel Storage Group. have undergone a name change to Lazard

May 2009 - Big Yellow post fourth quarter results

Group post results for the year and for the fourth quarter ended 31 March 2009

March 2009 - Steel Storage Europe gain ISO 9001 Accreditation

Steel Storage Europe are proud to announce that they have been awarded ISO 9001 quality accreditation from the British Accreditation Bureau for the design, manufacture, supply and installation of self storage solutions.

March 2009 - FEDESSA conference 09

Steel Storage Europe and PTI Europe were proud to be the Main Sponsors of the 2009 FEDESSA Conference and Trade Show held in the Burlington Hotel, Dublin. It was agreed by all that the weather in Ireland over the few days was unseasonably pleasant for all its European and international visitors.

February 2009 - Safestore release FY results for 2008

British self-storage retailer Safestore on Tuesday said it was coping with the housing slowdown as it reported growing annual earnings and said it was well positioned to withstand the economic downturn.

January 2009 - Self Storage growth in the USA amid economic downturn

As foreclosures and tightening budgets lead people to downsize their living spaces, some people are moving their valuables into self-storage facilities, as seen in the current US self storage market.

December 2008 - Steel Storage Europe become Commercial Partners to FEDEMAC

Steel Storage Europe are proud to announce that they have been accepted as Commercial Partner to FEDEMAC (Federation of European Moving Associations). European Sales Director for Steel Storage, Debbie Clarke, accompanied by Sales Manager for Europe, Francisco Sanchez, attended the General Assembly of FEDEMAC in Barcelona, Spain between the 20th and the 22nd of November.

November 2008 - Steel Storage exhibit at SSA Conference, Brighton

The 2008 SSA UK Conference and Trade Show took place in Brighton on the 11th and 12th of November at the Grand Hotel along the seafront. The two day event was jam packed with seminars, open floor discussions and of course, the trade show where Steel Storage promoted their new bespoke door designs. Steel Storage also ran a free prize draw and are delighted to announce that Mark Oldershaw from Storage City was the winner of the complete Wilson Golf Set!

September 2008 - Official opening of new steel storage production facility

British self-storage retailer Safestore on Tuesday said it was coping with the housing slowdown as it reported growing annual earnings and said it was well positioned to withstand the economic downturn.

September 2008 - Steel storage group exhibit at SSA convention in Las Vegas

Las Vegas hosted the autumn conference for Americas Self Storage Association between the 4th and 6th of September. The event drew visitors country wide, and indeed worldwide, and was a feast of information, talks, seminars and discussions. With the US economy at the forefront of operators and suppliers minds, speakers from across the industry addressed ways in which the negative effects could be combated and avoided.

September 2008 - BAR grant Steel Storage Europe affiliate membership

BAR grant Steel Storage Europe affiliate membership

July 2008 - Steel Storage Europe bid farewell to Allen Lynch

Steel Storage would like to extend their gratitude and best wishes to Allen Lynch in his retirement following almost 12 years with the company, based in the UK office. With a career spanning over 50 years, he definitely deserves a well earned-break! Allen came to Steel Storage following 31 years as a Director for a heating and ventilation company in Croydon where he ran the steelworks side of the business. Allens role in Steel Storage has been crucial to the development of the European operation. Managing Director of Steel Storage Group, Jonathan Perrins, recruited Allen as the first employee in Europe and together, along with Jonathans wife Katie, they set up what is now the leading European self storage design and construction company with over 40 employees. Jonathan, who has since returned to Australia, had the following words to say:

May 2008 - Steel Storage Asia host annual management conference in Singapore

Singapore hosted this years annual senior management conference for the Steel Storage Group at the beginning of June. Thirty members from the worldwide Group, including Managing Director Jonathon Perrins, Director Robert Gregg from Carnegie Wylie & Co. and Director Drew Douglas from Douglas Wenck, assembled to review and discuss the year gone by as well as plan ahead for the future. The Group welcomed many new faces to the summit, a sign of the global growth the company is experiencing.

March 2008 - Steel Storage support the BAR conference and trade show in Edinburgh

The British Association of Removers annual conference in Edinburgh in May offered another opportunity for Steel Storage to lend its support to the ever growing self storage contingent arising from this industry. On hand at the event and lending his questionable talents to golf was the Steel Storage Head of Sales Adrian Starling with his UK sales team Matt Accorsi, Richard Ricketts and Justin Beavis. The BAR conference and exhibition was an excellent chance for us to spend some quality time with the members of this industry and learn about the possibilities that it has to offer in terms of diversification.

February 2008 - Steel Storage sponsors the first FEDESSA conference and trade show

Steel Storage were proud to be the main sponsor of the first FEDESSA conference and trade show held in Rome at the beginning of May. It was an opportunity for the company to showcase its new unique door design capabilities, enabling operators to customise their facilities with individually branded doors. These bespoke doors are produced within the companys manufacturing plant in Twickenham, London. With competition in the self storage industry at a premium, operators can now re-enforce their branding throughout the facility in way that has never been seen in the market to date. The new design capability is representative of the companys constant commitment to product innovation having invested a substantial amount on new door manufacturing machinery with the benefit of their customers in mind.

January 2008 - Steel Storage Europe welcomes new Managing Director

Steel Storage would like to welcome the new Managing Director of their European office in London, Colin Jeromson, who came on board at the end of March this year. Colin comes to Steel Storage with over 20 years experience in the construction industry having spent the last ten years working for the Swiss elevator company Schindler.

January 2008 - Big Yellow posts Quarterly Results