U-Haul of Annapolis Adding Self-Storage with Abutting Property

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U-Haul is expanding its self-storage services in Annapolis, Maryland, by acquiring a 3.95-acre property that adds 44,139 square feet and 908 storage units. This strategic move addresses the high demand for self-storage in the area, influenced by the transient population associated with the U.S. Naval Academy. The expansion will lead to new job openings, with a focus on hiring locally, including veterans. U-Haul has been operating in Annapolis since 2019 and aims to enhance its customer offerings as an essential service during COVID-19 recovery.

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• Acquisition adds 44,139 square feet and 908 units to self-storage capacity.
• Addresses high demand for self-storage in Annapolis.
• Expansion will create new jobs and promote local hiring.

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ANNAPOLIS, Md., Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Until recently, U-Haul Moving & Storage of Annapolis lacked the space to expand self-storage operations. But thanks to the acquisition of an abutting 3.95-acre property, U-Haul® is growing its self-storage footprint to meet customer demand.

Purchase of the former Extra Space Storage facility gives U-Haul another 44,139 square feet of storage space and 908 more units. U-Haul Moving & Storage of Annapolis has been serving customers since 2019.

"There is a huge demand for self-storage in Maryland's capital," stated Jay Welbourn, U-Haul Company of Baltimore president. "Home to the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis sees a lot of fluctuation when it comes to population. People are always on the move. We needed this space to address the growing demand for our storage product."

Welbourn said the expansion will lead to several new job openings at the store. U-Haul will look to hire locally to promote job growth within the Annapolis community. U-Haul, honored as a "Best for Vets 2020" leading veteran-friendly employer by The Military Times, actively recruits veterans and gives them preference in the hiring process. Find U-Haul careers at uhauljobs.com.

"This is an exciting acquisition for U-Haul," Welbourn said. "We're eager to accommodate more customers and invite the community to come by and see what we're offering."

Contact U-Haul Moving & Storage of Annapolis at (443) 569-3469 or stop by to visit general manager Jade Snyder and her team. Hours of operation are 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and Saturday; 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Reserve equipment at uhaul.com or contact Reservations at 1-800-GO-UHAUL.

As an essential service provider, U-Haul continues to serve communities during the COVID-19 recovery while offering contactless business programs and enhanced cleaning protocols, including added steps for sanitizing equipment between customer transactions. U-Haul products are used daily by First Responders; delivery companies bringing needed supplies to people's homes; small businesses trying to remain afloat; college students; and many other dependent groups, in addition to the do-it-yourself household mover.

About U-HAUL 

Since 1945, U-Haul has been the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers, with a network of more than 23,000 locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 offers secure access to U-Haul trucks every hour of every day through the customer dispatch option on their smartphones and our proprietary Live Verify technology. Our customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to approximately 176,000 trucks, 126,000 trailers and 46,000 towing devices. U-Haul offers nearly 825,000 rentable storage units and 71.6 million square feet of self-storage space at owned and managed facilities throughout North America. U-Haul is the largest retailer of propane in the U.S., and continues to be the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. U-Haul has been recognized repeatedly as a leading "Best for Vets" employer and was recently named one of the 15 Healthiest Workplaces in America.

Contact:

Andrea Batchelor
Jeff Lockridge 
E-mail: publicrelations@uhaul.com 
Phone: 602-263-6981
Website: uhaul.com 

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SOURCE U-Haul

FAQ

What is the recent expansion by U-Haul in Annapolis?

U-Haul is expanding its self-storage operations by acquiring a 3.95-acre property, adding over 44,000 square feet of storage.

How many storage units will U-Haul add in Annapolis?

The expansion includes 908 additional storage units for customers.

Why is U-Haul expanding in Annapolis?

The company is responding to high demand for self-storage driven by the fluctuating population in the area.

When did U-Haul start operations in Annapolis?

U-Haul has been serving customers in Annapolis since 2019.

How will the expansion affect job opportunities in Annapolis?

The expansion will lead to new job openings, with a focus on local hiring.