Facility of the Year Award Between 150 and 500 units

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. 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.

KANGAROO FLAT STORAGE - VIC

Kangaroo Flat Storage is built on customer service, each tenant is treated equally, and every item of correspondence is written with the thought of “would I send this to a friend”. They support local sporting teams, community enterprises and schools, not just by providing funding but by regularly attending events. This, paired with latest cameras, alarm systems, on-site services such as a public toilet and vending machines, contributes to the highest quality facility available to Bendigo locals. Through marketing strategies and customer service, they have been able to reach a healthy 80% or above occupancy in a relatively short period of time. STORAGE KING DUNEDIN - NZ

Storage King Dunedin is an established, tidy, easy to access facility that is located two minutes from the city. It has a significant roadside presence with mostly ground floor units. Storage King Dunedin is well known around the Dunedin area due to the manager's ongoing local community events. The staff are welcoming and knowledgeable, and nothing is too hard for them. sponsored by

U-STORE-IT MT BARKER - SA

Mt Barker is redefining the quality of self storage facilities and self storage service offerings in the Adelaide Hills through its high-end build and wellpositioned street appeal. The only multi-storey purposebuilt facility in the Adelaide Hills that offers customers the ability to unload/load their valuable possessions in comfort via a fully enclosed and undercover driveway, seven days a week, 365 days a year. The facility offers free move-in trucks and trailers, a complimentary meeting room with free tea/coffee, business receipt and dispatch services Concrete tilt-up walls and floors provide a cleaner user experience and more stable temperatures. The facility being dug into the side of the hill is added protection against fire risk. U-Store-It Mt Barker has bought community support and sponsorships programs to the local region while helping to support and grow local business. YANDINA SELF STORAGE - QLD

Just imagine you stepped aboard the future of self storage. That would be Yandina self storage. Located off the major arterial road crossing the east coast states of Australia. It’s big, it’s impressive, it’s designed with the sun and wind in mind and fully secured and entered by a newly built road. The largest newest facility with a corporate look and operated with a local attitude. The brand new site is 15,000 metres with 7,500 metre under shed. Future goals include extending into the community with involvement in sports and general sponsorship. With positive occupancy targets and high client standards, storing with Yandina Self storage is made easy. Clients become one of the Yandina self storage family and it is a family that you can trust to look after you, your family, friends and the communities needs into the future.