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Janus International Group, Inc. (NYSE: JBI) (“Janus”), a leading provider of cutting-edge access control technologies and building product solutions for the self-storage and other commercial and industrial sectors, today announced it has been named to the list of “America’s Most Successful Small-Cap Companies for 2024” by world-renowned Forbes magazine. Janus came in at #24 out of 100 companies included on the list. “I am incredibly proud that through the hard work and dedication of our team, and the loyalty of our customers, we have been recognized as a Forbes top…

The BSC Group remains actively committed to offering a wide variety of loan products to our clients. Through constant communication with our network of capital sources we can pinpoint market dynamics related to structure and pricing of debt products available in the ever-changing capital markets. Below is a snapshot of popular loan products available to borrowers currently in the market. CMBS: Rate Range of 7.00%+ The CMBS market remains very liquid and provides for a relatively predictable execution for borrowers with cash flowing assets. The cornerstone attributes of CMBS are…

David Alexander, Director of the Facilitate division at Janus International, really knows his stuff when it comes to facility maintenance. With over 30 years of experience, he possesses a wealth of knowledge, and he recently shared some of that expertise at an informative GASSA (Georgia Self-Storage Association) webinar highlighting the topic of “Facility Maintenance: The Results and Successes it Can Bring.” Among the topics discussed were: How to be proactive with facility maintenance What common tasks are and when to perform them When you should outsource vs. DIY How to…

Janus International Poland – Open For Business! Janus International Group, Inc. (“Janus” or the “Company”), a world-leading supplier of self-storage products and related access control technologies, is thrilled to announce the opening of its brand-new manufacturing facility in Wrocław, Poland. The investment into the state-of-the-art Polish plant marks a significant milestone for Janus and the self-storage industry in Europe. A New Trailblazing Manufacturing Plant The city of Wrocław was chosen as an ideal location to complement Janus’s existing production and distribution centre in County Durham, UK. Wrocław, a vibrant and…

Exploring Alternative Investment Opportunities In recent years, alternative sectors have grown into a significant share of Commercial Real Estate (CRE) investment, totaling $289 billion in transaction volume from 2020 to 2023—a 79% increase. During that time period, 39% of capital raised has included alternatives as target sectors. Self storage is driven by a variety of factors including migration (over short and long distances) home downsizing and crossing other life thresholds (college graduation, family formation, marriage and death). Exogenous events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, can also spur substantial growth in the…

StoreEase and Reliant (DBA Midgard) announce an expansion of StoreEase’s Virtual Technology solution after a short pilot period that began in October. The expansion is based on utilizing a hybrid approach with Midgard’s Virtual Managers® positioned to answer phones and proactively greet customers at the property level through StoreEase’s proprietary hardware and software. Virtual Managers are supported by physical managers roaming multiple properties completing daily back-end tasks. Todd Allen, Managing Principal for Reliant stated, “We are excited to expand Virtual Management as a tool to our Midgard Self Storage Portfolio.”…

Yes, you can, on the perfect site if there are no tough zoning or design requirements! How do I know? I just did this sketch on a piece of scrap paper. To get to 73,750 gross square feet (59,000 Net Rentable Square Feet) of single-story self-storage, I made several assumptions as follows: This means the site is flat so you do not need to area for grading to level the site. The parcel needs to be as square as possible so no wasted land. In this case 410’ by 425’…

Safeguard Self Storage is pleased to announce the successful completion of a significant parking expansion project at its Seffner location. The expansion, part of Safeguard’s commitment to meeting the evolving storage needs of the community, added 53 new parking spaces, enhancing the facility’s capacity, and offering convenient options for residents in Seffner and the surrounding areas. Situated at 1615 South Kingsway Road in Seffner, Florida, the Seffner Safeguard Phase II now features an impressive total of 26,400 net rentable square feet dedicated to parking, offering various sizes, including 12.5 x…

There’s a revolution taking place all over the world – a smart revolution. We are increasingly using smart devices for everything from food shopping to job interviews to following our favorite sports teams. And nowhere is this revolution more obvious than in the world of self-storage. Smart access is changing the way owner-operators do business, it’s overhauling the tenant experience, and it’s revolutionizing the entire self-storage industry, creating many more opportunities for increased revenue. Smart solutions utilize cutting-edge technology to create a self-storage experience that benefits both owner-operators as well…

Safeguard Self Storage is excited to announce the opening of its newest facility in the lively Ludlow section of Yonkers. Safeguard welcomed the public on October 25, 2023, showcasing its dedication to excellence and commitment to serving the Yonkers community and its neighbors. Ken Finlay, chief operating officer at Safeguard Self Storage, expressed his enthusiasm, “This is a beautiful facility that is truly extraordinary. It stands as a testament to our commitment to providing top-notch storage solutions to the communities we serve.” Stan Bonilla, senior vice president of development at…