eKourier Jan 2011

Spotlight on Kingsgrove... undercover loading dock for parcel receipt and despatch.

History Originally Kinsgrove was Utilux. An electronic parts manufacturer. In 2002 it was acquired by Millers Self Storage, then acquired by Kennards Self Storage in 2005. We are located between the M5 Motorway and the East Hills Railway line. Our facility is on a major arterial road that links Kingsgrove with Beverly Hills. This is an area of commercial corporate offices, small business and residential. We have 4 main competitors within a 5-10 km radius. Our proximity to the city and outlying suburbs make us an attractive solution for our commercial clients without the price tag of city storage. Site Features We offer commercial customer’s mini warehousing with large size units up to 40m². We have space for the loading and unloading of containers and an

Our mini warehousing, receipting and dispatch allows up to be able to service our commercial clients and provide them with a level of service not found with any of our competitors. Managing our loading area to accommodate everyone’s needs remains one of our many important focuses. Current physical occupancy is 82.87%. We have maintained steady growth and occupancy under the previous stewardship of Marinus Blom. Our income continues to grow through rental increase opportunities and looking at current competitors to ensure we still remain competitive and viable.

at opportunities to increase our income in this area. The recent installation of 8 new 1 metre lockers has proved to be a very popular addition, all being rented within 2 weeks. Continued increase in yields have allowed us to maintain growth in an ever challenging environment. The Team Manager - Adam Snowdon (right) and Assistant Manager - David Todd (left ). Adam Snowdon & David Todd

We currently average about 4k to 5k in merchandise per month and are looking Current Centre Upgrades K SS have recently undergone some more updating of signage and painting at their centres.

Since acquiring Moore Park, upgrades of the centre have begun. Including upgrading a large volume of the flooring, major servicing and repairs to lifts and roller doors. Eco friendly lighting installed, interior walls painted and more. Petersham has also been painted along with a logo painted on the roof, which is along the flight path. Kingsrove has been freshly painted and Castle Hill building B has a new fit out.

Above and right - Petersham painting and roof signage

Above - Castle Hill fit out.

Above - Moore Park upgrades to flooring

Above - Kingsgove freshly painted

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Kennards Kourier January 2011