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R+L Carriers Announces Offshore Shipping Solutions
R+L Carriers in offering both Less than Container (LCL) and Full Container Load (FCL) services for manufacturers and distributors shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, Gram, Puerto Rico, The Dominican Republic and the Caribbean Islands. - March 13, 2014 - R+L Carriers
Argus Self Storage Sales Network Completes Transaction of Arizona Self Storage Facility
Argus Broker Affiliate Jeff Gorden of Eagle Commercial Realty Services sold a 2-property self-storage portfolio in Kingman, AZ to AMERCO Real Estate Co. - March 08, 2014 - Argus Self Storage Advisors
TSSA Continues Record of Generosity with $100,000 Donation
Annual convention brings total donated to Shriners Hospitals for Children to half a million. - March 08, 2014 - Access Self Storage & Truck Rental
Santa Barbara Self Storage Company Launches New Specials
A-American Self Storage launches new specials at their Santa Barbara property locations. - February 21, 2014 - A-American Self Storage
A-American Self Storage Palmdale Launches New Offerings
A-American Self Storage launches new offerings at their Palmdale property and continues their long business tradition of innovative solutions. - February 21, 2014 - A-American Self Storage
San Diego Self Storage Sponsors Fundraising Bocce Ball Tournament
San Diego Self Storage will sponsor the 18th annual Del Mar-Solana Beach Sunrise Rotary Turf Bocce Ball Family Day and Tournament. - February 12, 2014 - San Diego Self Storage
American Self Storage of Clermont, New Jersey Sold to National Syndicate
Self Storage Investor Scott Meyers of Fishers, Indiana recently purchased American Storage of Clermont New Jersey for an undisclosed amount from Jarmix, LLC. The property at 24 Clermont Dr., Clermont, NJ comprises 39,385 square feet in 288 units. The Facility was 50 percent occupied at the time of... - February 11, 2014 - Self Storage Profits, Inc.
The Self Storage Academy Announces Its Spring Dates of March 6-8 in Indianapolis
Self Storage Profits, Inc. has announced the Spring 2014 dates for The Self Storage Academy of March 6-8 in Indianapolis, IN. - February 10, 2014 - Self Storage Profits, Inc.
Dixie Moody Appointed for 3rd Term on the Board at the Transportation Club of Jax
For three years now, Dixie Moody has been an active part of the Board at the Transportation Club of Jacksonville (TCOJ). Last Thursday, January 30th, she was selected again to serve as Secretary at the club’s 2014 Inaugural Dinner and Awards Presentation. At Grimes Trucking Company, Dixie is... - February 04, 2014 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Southern Self Storage Purchases First Facility Since Recent Sale
Southern Self Storage has purchased its first self-storage facility since the recent sale of its 21 locations to Public Storage. The company is no stranger to the self-storage industry; owner’s Peter Cowie and Robert McIntosh have successfully grown the Southern brand along with its... - February 02, 2014 - Southern Self Storage
Robert Ray Hired as Kansas City Operations Manager for American Trailer & Storage (AT&S)
American Trailer and Storage, Inc., provider of portable storage and transportation solutions to the retail, manufacturing, construction, warehousing, and transportation industries, has named Robert Ray as its Operations Manager for the Kansas City location. - January 29, 2014 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
Grimes Warehousing Services Celebrates 3 Years of Safe Days
Grimes Warehousing Services has reached their safety goal of three years without a lost time accident in the warehouse, which also includes their packaging division and their distribution staffing division, Metrix Staffing. The goal was met last Thursday, January 23rd. The Grimes Companies’... - January 28, 2014 - Total Distribution, Inc.
San Diego Self Storage Collects Over 16,000 Toys During 2013 Toys for Tots Campaign
San Diego Self Storage (SDSS) and Rubio’s® joined forces for the 15th Annual SDSS Toys for Tots holiday toy drive by collecting 16,463 toys and $1,126.00 in cash donations at 18 SDSS facilities throughout San Diego. Through SDSS, Rubio’s offered Free Eats Cards for a complimentary... - January 28, 2014 - San Diego Self Storage
Zippy Shell Fox Valley Sponsors the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Coffee and Connections Event
Zippy Shell Fox Valley sponsored Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce’s bi-monthly Coffee and Connections networking event today at the Painter’s District Council No. 30 facility in Aurora, Illinois. “Being a new, family-owned and operated business in the Fox Valley brings its own... - January 23, 2014 - Zippy Shell Fox Valley
Grimes President Michael O'Leary Appointed to Dean's Council at UNF
The Division of Continuing Education at University of North Florida allows students, business professionals, and even retirees the opportunity to stay current within their field of business or perhaps launch into a brand new career. To facilitate on-going education and course development, Dean Bob... - January 15, 2014 - Total Distribution, Inc.
AmazingTape to Showcase Patented Tape Technology for Hobbyists at CHA
AmazingTape is a patented, non-adhesive tape which is both permanent and reusable and provides thousands of craft and hobby uses. The product will display its unique features and benefits this month at the Craft and Hobby Association Conference and Trade Show to be held January 10-14, 2014 at the... - January 10, 2014 - Amazing Tape Management LLC
Grimes Trucking Company Installs Qualcomm Units
During the last quarter of 2013, Grimes Trucking Company installed Qualcomm’s Omnitracs units in every company and contracted truck in the fleet. As Grimes looks forward in 2014, the newly installed system is already serving their communication and compliance goals. “Our commitment to... - January 07, 2014 - Total Distribution, Inc.
The Grimes Companies Donates 3,500 Meals to Second Harvest Food Bank
Giving back to the community is a part of the culture at The Grimes Companies, and the holiday season brings many opportunities to do just that. At this year’s Holiday Charity Event with The Transportation Club of Jacksonville, Grimes donated $500 to The Second Harvest Food Bank, matching the... - December 23, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Value Store It Announces New Reservation Options in Miami and Fort Lauderdale
Value Store It, a Florida self storage company makes it easy and fast to reserve a storage unit online. - December 08, 2013 - Value Store It Self Storage
The Grimes Companies Launches New Websites
The Grimes Companies is inviting visitors to its newly developed family of sites, recently redesigned from a single corporate website. The new design includes individual sites for each of The Grimes Companies, improving navigation and providing richer content within each division. “In order... - December 04, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Grimes Trucking Company Opens New Terminal in Atlanta
Grimes Trucking Company is pleased to announce the opening of a new driver terminal in Atlanta, Georgia. The additional terminal, which opened earlier this month, will give Grimes Trucking a physical presence in Atlanta, where their drivers steadily pass through on Grimes’ regular lanes in... - November 20, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Grimes Warehousing Selects Logimax as WMS Solution
In September 2013, Grimes Warehousing made a decision to move its warehouse inventory management and billing system over to Logimax. Today, the Logimax system is fully integrated and management is pleased with the selection. “Every day we are looking for ways to be more efficient and offer... - November 13, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Value Store It Offers Discount for New Self Storage Tenants in Time for Holiday
Florida Based self storage facility, Value Store It, implements new "first month free" program for new tenants across its entire portfolio of self storage facilities - November 13, 2013 - Value Store It Self Storage
San Diego Self Storage Supports Community Resource Center Holiday Baskets Program
In the administration of their on-going community outreach program, San Diego Self Storage donated 200 toys to the Community Resource Center Holiday Baskets project to benefit underprivileged children. - November 09, 2013 - San Diego Self Storage
Grimes Warehousing Services Reaches 1,000 Days Safety Mark
On October 23, Grimes Warehousing Services reached a notable milestone for safety – 1,000 days without a lost time accident. This exceptional achievement underscores The Grimes Companies’ commitment to operational safety as well as customer service. “Our high safety goals are not... - October 29, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
San Diego Self Storage and Rubio’s Join Forces to Benefit Toys for Tots
San Diego Self Storage and Rubio’s are joining forces for the 15th Annual SDSS Toys for Tots holiday and offering coupons for a free taco at any of Rubio’s San Diego locations. - October 28, 2013 - San Diego Self Storage
Olivenhain Self Storage Announces Donation to Urban Surf 4 Kids
San Diego Self Storage donated a storage unit to Urban Surf for Kids in response to house merchandise donated by corporations and private individuals in anticipation of opening a US4K thrift store. - October 10, 2013 - San Diego Self Storage
Grimes Trucking Company Expansion to New Lane Ave Location
Due to recent expansion within The Grimes Companies (TGC), Grimes Trucking Company has relocated to 1108 N. Lane Ave. in Jacksonville. The new facility more than doubles the office space dedicated to Grimes Trucking Company while also adding enclosed bays for in-house servicing as well as a... - October 09, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Welsh Packaging Solutions Moving Its Operations to a New 154,000 Square-Foot Facility in Morrisville
Operating Under the Ernest Packaging Solutions Name, Packaging Company Spurs Need for Additional Square Footage Due to Sustained Growth. - October 04, 2013 - Ernest Packaging Solutions
Grimes Expands Services with New Division
The Grimes Companies today announced the launch of its newest division, Metrix Staffing, a subsidiary of its highly successful contract manufacturing and packaging division, Grimes Packaging Services. Focused strictly on serving the distribution and packaging operations of businesses in North... - October 01, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Action Storage to Showcase eXtreme Plastic Lockers® to the Oil and Gas Industry at the Offshore Europe Show
Storage equipment specialist Action Storage will be showcasing its innovative and hardwearing eXtreme Plastic Lockers® at the Offshore Europe Show (3rd-6th September). - September 12, 2013 - Action Storage
Chuck Cline Joins ASW Global as National Director of CPG/Retail
ASW Global welcomes Charles “Chuck” Cline as National Director of CPG/Retail Services. Cline comes to ASW with more than 25 years of supply chain management and logistic experience. Cline has served as President of several logistics companies and has held various management positions... - August 30, 2013 - ASW Global
The Grimes Companies Promotes Michael White to Director of Fleet Operations
The Grimes Companies are pleased to announce the promotion of Michael White to Director of Fleet Operations of Grimes Trucking Company (GTC). White has served as Terminal Manager since joining GTC in 2012. White has more than 28 years’ industry experience and has quickly adapted to the... - August 21, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Grimes Trucking Services Named One of Jacksonville's 50 Fastest Growing Companies
Each year, the Jacksonville Business Journal announces the 50 Fastest Growing Companies in Northeast Florida. Grimes Trucking Services (GTS) was honored again to receive this coveted distinction for a second year in a row. In fact, along with GTS, The Grimes Companies (GTS’s parent company),... - August 20, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Safeguard Self Storage Announces the Opening of a New Self Storage Facility in Bronx, New York Just North of Manhattan
Safeguard Self Storage expanded its presence in the New York metropolitan self-storage market again with the opening of its newest location, a 57,000 net rentable square foot addition to its existing facility on Bronx Boulevard in Bronx, New York about four miles northeast of Manhattan. Safeguard opened its 63rd store nationwide and its 23rd store in the New York metropolitan market today. - August 17, 2013 - Safeguard Self Storage
Internal Marketing Guru Discusses Her Craft in Karol Fulfillment Interview
In recent years, the “internal marketing” credo -- a company thrives when its employees’ thrive -- has been a banner worn by many businesses. Long before this however, marketing guru Sybil Stershic of Quality Service Marketing was leading the charge. The fulfillment company, Karol Media, engaged this former American Marketing Association Chair to discuss her craft. - August 09, 2013 - Karol Media
Bekins Northwest Rejoins Bekins Van Lines
Long-time Washington moving company, Bekins Northwest, becomes an interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines. Bekins Northwest - the official mover for the Seattle Seahawks - in located in seven Washington communities: Seattle, Tacoma, Lakewood, Olympia, Bremerton, Yakima and Pasco. - August 02, 2013 - Wheaton Van Lines
San Diego Self Storage Supports the San Diego Police Officers Association Fundraising Event
San Diego Self Storage participated as a sponsor in the 5th Annual Police Officers Association Golf Tournament on June 21, 2013 to benefit the Widows and Orphans Fund. - June 29, 2013 - San Diego Self Storage
W&H Systems Adds Retail Distribution Industry Expert Paul Hendrikse as Systems Manager
W&H Systems, Inc., a full-service integrator of conveyor and material handling systems that improve fulfillment operations and achieve maximum warehouse efficiency, announces the hiring of Paul Hendrikse as Systems Manager. - June 27, 2013 - W&H Systems
Safeguard Self Storage Completes the Acquisition of a New Self Storage Facility in Thornwood, New York Just North of New York City
Safeguard Self Storage expanded its presence in the New York metropolitan self-storage market again today with the acquisition of its newest location in Thornwood, New York about 20 miles north of New York City. Safeguard closed on the purchase, its 62nd store nationwide, on June 10, 2013. - June 16, 2013 - Safeguard Self Storage
American Mini Storage Launches Website as a Hueytown and Bessemer Alabama Storage Resource on the Internet
American Mini Storage today announced the launch of www.americanmini.net as an information portal for the Hueytown/Bessemer Alabama area home owners and businesses in finding information on all their storage needs. With articles being added almost every day and an online monthly newsletter of... - June 16, 2013 - American Mini Storage
25 Years of Excellence, Integrity, and Community Service
Storage Village celebrates 25th years as The Trusted Home for Your Possessions. - June 05, 2013 - Storage Village Self Storage
SDSS Partners with San Diego Recycle for E-Waste Recycling Campaign in National City
San Diego Self Storage is partnering with Recycle San Diego to host an e-waste recycling campaign at their facility in National City. - May 18, 2013 - San Diego Self Storage
SelfStorAll Spruce Grove to Build Third Storage Location in Spruce Grove
SelfStorAll is expanding in Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada with an additional site. - May 14, 2013 - SelfStorAll
SelfStorAll Expands Again
Checker Business Storage, a unique business storage centre in Edmonton, starts its second round of expansion in less than 12 months. - May 14, 2013 - SelfStorAll
Guardian Storage and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Present Battle to Beat Blood Cancer "Helping Fight Cancer One Song at a Time"
Guardian Storage Solutions would like to personally invite you to participate in their First Annual Battle to Beat Blood Cancer: “Helping Fight Cancer One Song at a Time.” at their Shadyside location. They are proud to announce that on Sunday, May 26, 2013 4pm-9pm, they will be hosting this event with all of the proceeds to benefit the Western Pennsylvania & West Virginia Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). - May 08, 2013 - Guardian Storage
Doug Hunt Presented with Rocky Strickland Community Enhancement Award
Lancaster Chamber of Commerce awards Access Self Storage owner. - May 08, 2013 - Access Self Storage & Truck Rental
Sentry Self Storage is Growing Again in Texas
Sentry Self Storage, LLC, based in Coral Spring, Florida, provides a full spectrum of Management and Consulting Services. With over 40 properties under management in several states, and working with 18 ownership groups, Sentry has its finger on the pulse of the industry and can provide you with the solutions you are looking for to maximize the value of your asset. - May 07, 2013 - Sentry Self Storage
Evigia Systems Launches SensiTrack™ RFID Solution at RFID Journal Live! Conference
SensiTrack™ system utilizes RFID and sensor technologies to monitor, track and secure hazardous materials and sensitive, high-value products in transportation, storage and distribution operations. - May 03, 2013 - Evigia Systems, Inc.
International Warehouse Group Looks to Benefit on the Expansion of Suffolk County Trade Zone
International Warehouse Group is one of the first companies to apply for this designation to expand the FTZ to their Melville location. - May 03, 2013 - International Warehousing