U-Haul Repair Shop in Akron Closes After 43 Years
U-Haul has closed its old repair facility at 1570 V. Odom Blvd. in Akron, Ohio, after 43 years of operation. The closure, effective July 19, resulted in 41 Team Members being let go. U-Haul will retain ownership of the building and repurpose it for expansion needs at the U-Haul Moving & Storage of Akron store. Moving trucks and trailers will now be serviced at the new Akron Repair Shop at 1520 V. Odom Blvd.
Alissa Nider, U-Haul Company of Akron president, stated that the region's growth necessitated the move to a larger facility. The new location is expected to inspect more equipment and provide more jobs in the community. This closure is part of U-Haul's ongoing evaluation of its operations to better serve customer needs and adapt to changing market conditions.
U-Haul ha chiuso il suo vecchio centro di riparazione al 1570 di V. Odom Blvd. ad Akron, Ohio, dopo 43 anni di attività. La chiusura, avvenuta il 19 luglio, ha comportato il licenziamento di 41 membri del team. U-Haul manterrà la proprietà dell'edificio e lo riutilizzerà per le necessità di espansione presso il negozio U-Haul Moving & Storage di Akron. I furgoni e i rimorchi saranno ora assistiti nel nuovo Centro di Riparazione di Akron al 1520 di V. Odom Blvd.
Alissa Nider, presidente di U-Haul Company di Akron, ha dichiarato che la crescita della regione ha reso necessaria la trasloco in una struttura più grande. La nuova sede è prevista per ispezionare più attrezzature e fornire più posti di lavoro alla comunità. Questa chiusura fa parte della continua valutazione delle operazioni di U-Haul per servire meglio le esigenze dei clienti e adattarsi alle condizioni di mercato in evoluzione.
U-Haul ha cerrado su antiguo centro de reparación en 1570 V. Odom Blvd. en Akron, Ohio, después de 43 años de operación. El cierre, que fue efectivo el 19 de julio, resultó en 41 miembros del equipo despedidos. U-Haul conservará la propiedad del edificio y lo repropósito para necesidades de expansión en la tienda U-Haul Moving & Storage de Akron. Los camiones y remolques de mudanza ahora se atenderán en el nuevo Taller de Reparación de Akron en 1520 V. Odom Blvd.
Alissa Nider, presidenta de U-Haul Company de Akron, declaró que el crecimiento de la región hizo necesario el traslado a una instalación más grande. Se espera que la nueva ubicación inspeccione más equipo y ofrezca más empleos a la comunidad. Este cierre es parte de la evaluación continua de las operaciones de U-Haul para atender mejor las necesidades de los clientes y adaptarse a las cambiantes condiciones del mercado.
U-Haul은 오하이오주 아크론에 있는 1570 V. Odom Blvd에서 43년의 운영 끝에 오래된 수리 시설을 닫았습니다. 7월 19일자로 시행된 이번 폐쇄로 팀원 41명이 해고되었습니다. U-Haul은 건물 소유권을 유지하며 아크론의 U-Haul Moving & Storage 매장을 위한 확장 필요에 맞게 재활용할 예정입니다. 이제 이사 트럭과 트레일러는 1520 V. Odom Blvd에 있는 새로운 아크론 수리점에서 서비스됩니다.
아크론의 U-Haul 회사 사장인 알리사 나이더는 지역의 성장이 더 큰 시설로의 이전을 필요로 했다고 밝혔습니다. 새로운 위치는 더 많은 장비를 검사하고 커뮤니티에 더 많은 일자리를 제공할 것으로 예상됩니다. 이 폐쇄는 고객의 니즈를 더 잘 충족시키고 변화하는 시장 상황에 적응하기 위한 U-Haul의 지속적인 운영 평가의 일환입니다.
U-Haul a fermé son ancien centre de réparation situé au 1570 V. Odom Blvd. à Akron, Ohio, après 43 ans d'exploitation. La fermeture, effective le 19 juillet, a entraîné le licenciement de 41 membres de l'équipe. U-Haul conservera la propriété du bâtiment et le réutilisera pour des besoins d'expansion au sein du magasin U-Haul Moving & Storage d'Akron. Les camions de déménagement et les remorques seront désormais entretenus dans le nouveau Centre de Réparation d'Akron situé au 1520 V. Odom Blvd.
Alissa Nider, présidente de U-Haul Company d'Akron, a déclaré que la croissance de la région rendait nécessaire le déplacement vers une installation plus grande. Il est prévu que le nouvel emplacement inspecte plus d'équipements et offre plus d'emplois à la communauté. Cette fermeture fait partie de l'évaluation continue des opérations de U-Haul pour mieux répondre aux besoins des clients et s'adapter aux conditions de marché en évolution.
U-Haul hat sein altes Reparaturzentrum in der 1570 V. Odom Blvd. in Akron, Ohio, nach 43 Jahren Betrieb geschlossen. Die Schließung, die am 19. Juli wirksam wurde, führte dazu, dass 41 Teammitglieder entlassen wurden. U-Haul wird das Gebäude im Besitz behalten und es für Expansionsbedürfnisse im U-Haul Moving & Storage-Geschäft in Akron umfunktionieren. Umzugswagen und -anhänger werden jetzt in der neuen Akron-Reparaturwerkstatt in der 1520 V. Odom Blvd. gewartet.
Alissa Nider, Präsidentin von U-Haul Company in Akron, erklärte, dass das Wachstum der Region den Umzug in eine größere Einrichtung erforderlich machte. Der neue Standort soll mehr Geräte inspizieren und der Gemeinschaft mehr Arbeitsplätze bieten. Diese Schließung ist Teil von U-Hauls kontinuierlicher Evaluierung seiner Betriebsabläufe, um den Kundenbedürfnissen besser gerecht zu werden und sich an die sich ändernden Marktbedingungen anzupassen.
- New repair shop expected to increase equipment inspection capacity
- Potential for job creation at the new facility
- Repurposing of old building for expansion of existing store
- Closure of long-standing repair facility after 43 years
- 41 Team Members laid off due to the closure
U-Haul will maintain ownership of the building and reuse it for expansion needs at the U-Haul Moving & Storage of
As a result of the former Akron Repair Shop closing, 41 Team Members were let go. The repair shop had serviced U-Haul equipment in the region since 1981.
Moving trucks and trailers will now be serviced at the new Akron Repair Shop at 1520 V. Odom Blvd. Find that announcement here: https://www.uhaul.com/Articles/About/U-Haul-Opens-New-Akron-Repair-Shop-To-Service-Regional-Equipment-32128/.
“The region is growing, and we ran out of space at our old Akron Repair Shop,” said Alissa Nider, U-Haul Company of
Local U-Haul Companies are always exploring opportunities for growth as they pursue means to better serve the needs of customers, but sometimes find it necessary to close or relocate stores, shops and offices. Reasons for closures can include: long-term strategic plans; safety and security concerns; physical site conditions and limitations; shifts in demographics; availability of local Team Members; trends in migration; expansion of the U-Haul neighborhood dealer network; proximity to other new or existing Company locations; and external factors.
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