30 | SSAA CONVENTION 2019
FACILITY OF THE YEAR AWARD Between 150 and 500 units
AAA STORAGE & REMOVALS WEMBLEY - WA Owners and directors Jennifer and Max Shearer, with three fantastic and valued staff. Beginning in 2006, converting palletised wine storage into a viable Mobile Storage Unit business achieving 100% occupancy with waitlist only in 2010. Evolving with new technologies to stay relevant. Staff upskilling to compete against multinational storage businesses. A small marketing budget to self manage the SEO, AdWords, website building and THE BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER with many customers giving 5-star reviews online and emailed in person. The current WA economic climate means the team has had to stand stronger and rise higher than ever before. Every contact, phone call, walk-in and recommendation is highly valued as it is so essential in a competitive business. Increasing the size of the Commercial and 3PL logistics base to replace the downturn in the residential storage market. Adaptability is key.
INSIDER 108 AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2019
ALL SECURE SELF STORAGE PALMERSTON NORTH - NZ All Secure Self Storage Palmerston North is a retrofitted ‘beast’ of a facility sitting on approximately 25,000m2. It has been trading for seven months and within that time has come close to knocking over some large ‘Move-in’ records with an impressive 61 in its first month of operating. The cultural and operational foundations of this facility are steeped in 20 years of history and eight other facilities under the All Secure Self Storage banner. The on-board Security systems, the Ancillary Services and the All Secure Difference all culminate into making this facility the perfect choice to meet the needs of a customer seeking self storage.
BRIGHT SELF STORAGE – VIC Bright Self Storage is an Australian family-owned and-operated business, who pride themselves on the quality and cleanliness of the facility. The aim is to present a friendly and welcoming experience for all customers and visitors. Bright Self Storage opened in July 2000 and is conveniently located in Ferntree Gully in a quiet semi-commercial street, which is ideally situated to service the Dandenong ranges and foothill suburbs. Being conscious of the impact on the environment they have implemented Solar power (20kw since 2012) and LED lighting to the entire facility. Security of the site and customer’s goods is paramount, so the facility has individually alarmed and monitored unit doors, monitored alarm system, and comprehensive recorded CCTV system. There is electrified perimeter fencing plus an on-site resident Manager and nightly security patrols.
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