{"id":2597,"date":"2025-06-04T14:25:08","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T14:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/listselfstorage.com\/uk\/industry-insights\/?p=2597"},"modified":"2025-08-14T14:02:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T14:02:17","slug":"pink-storage-expands-with-its-acquisition-of-storewise-in-nottingham-england","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/listselfstorage.com\/uk\/industry-insights\/pink-storage-expands-with-its-acquisition-of-storewise-in-nottingham-england\/","title":{"rendered":"Pink Storage Expands \u2013 With its Acquisition of StoreWise in Nottingham [England]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- VideographyWP Plugin Message: Automatic video embedding prevented by plugin options. --><br \/>\n<figure style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidermedia.com\/uploads\/news\/images\/scott_evans_pink_storage_resized.jpg\" alt=\"Welsh-born self storage company expands - invests \u00a31.5m as part of acquisition of Nottingham facility\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Existing Pink Storage site, and CEO Scott Evans (Image: Pink Storage)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">A Welsh-born self-storage company founded by Cardiff-based entrepreneur Scott Evans has invested \u00a31.5m as part of its acquisition of a 102-unit facility in Nottingham.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Pink Storage has acquired StoreWise for \u00a31.1m, with an additional \u00a3370,000 being invested to upgrade the 1.3-acre site and add 150 new storage units.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">It will also bring the facility in line with Pink Storage\u2019s technology-led standards.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Now operating 16 sites across Wales, Pink is rapidly expanding into major cities in England as part of its mission to become the UK\u2019s fastest-growing independent self-storage provider. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The company, so far in 2025, has grown by 22 per cent, adding new locations in Stoke-on-Trent, Manchester, Birmingham, and now Nottingham, with more sites already in the pipeline.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Scott Evans, founder and CEO of Pink Storage, said: &#8220;Acquiring StoreWise is a proud milestone for us. What began as a small Welsh brand is now setting the standard for innovation in self-storage. Our forward-thinking, tech-led model is not only reaching a wider market but is actively reshaping \u2013 and shaking up \u2013 the industry across the UK.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The former StoreWise facility is undergoing a full rebrand with Pink&#8217;s distinctive identity and will remain fully operational throughout the upgrade. This includes: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">New surfacing and site improvements<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) for secure vehicle access<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">24\/7 CCTV surveillance<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Fully digital access with secure PIN code entry via online sign-up<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Pink Storage is also retaining the site\u2019s long-serving manager, who brings more than a decade of local industry expertise, and ensuring a smooth transition for the 100-plus existing customers to its digital platform.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Scott Evans added: &#8220;Our goal is to end 2025 with a significantly expanded network of strategically located sites across the UK. We\u2019re actively seeking further acquisition opportunities and would welcome conversations with anyone considering selling their self-storage business.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The new Nottingham site can be found at Unit 3, Southwell Lane Industrial.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidermedia.com\/news\/national\/welsh-born-self-storage-company-expands-invests-1.5m-as-part-of-acquisition-of-nottingham-facility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Source<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Welsh-born self-storage company founded by Cardiff-based entrepreneur Scott Evans has invested \u00a31.5m as part of its acquisition of a 102-unit facility in Nottingham. Pink Storage has acquired StoreWise for \u00a31.1m, with an additional \u00a3370,000 being invested to upgrade the 1.3-acre site and add 150 new storage units. It will also bring the facility in line with Pink Storage\u2019s technology-led standards. Now operating 16 sites across Wales, Pink is rapidly expanding into major cities in England as part of its mission to become the UK\u2019s fastest-growing independent self-storage provider. 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