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PODS, or Portable On Demand Storage is a moving and storage company. It was founded in 1998 and is based in Clearwater, Florida.[1]
[edit] BusinessPODS operates by delivering a storage container to the customer's house.[1] The containers are constructed of plywood over steel frames,[1] are available in three sizes,[2] and customers have the only set of keys to the units.[3] The customer can pack their items in it and have the unit stored at a warehouse, or it can be delivered to another location.[1] The units and warehouse are owned by local franchises.[4] PODS is working with Sprint Nextel to use wireless GPS that can be used to track trucks in the fleet and to give directions to drivers making deliveries.[5] [edit] HistoryPODS was founded in 1998 by Peter Warhurst who was looking to expand his family's storage business. He invented the PODS, as well as a hydraulic lift system that enables operators to easily deliver and transport the units, which he named PODZILLA.[6] In 2005, PODS grossed over $200 million in revenue.[1] In addition, as of 2005, PODS was still privately owned, however, PODS is now franchised in 45 states, and logs 2,500 pickups and deliveries a day.[1] Between 2005 and August 2009, PODS service expanded to include 48 states, including Australia and Canada.[7] In February 2007, PODS was acquired by Bahrain-based Arcapita for $451.4 million.[8] In June 2008, PODS and the Real Estate Staging Association reached an agreement to form a strategic partnership. [9] In September 2008, PODS and Mobility Services International (MSI) announced a partnership where PODS would be providing services for MSI client transferees and assignees. [10] In December 2008, PODS and Wabash National announced they have signed a multi-year agreement to build and service all of PODS' portable storage container requirements.[11] In August 2009, PODS and UniGroup reached an agreement to share services. Under the agreement, PODS will have access the packing and loading services of United Van Lines and Mayflower Transit while UniGroup can access 138,000 PODS moving and storage containers.[7] In November 2009, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? and PODS formed a strategic alliance offering discounts and special services. [12] [edit] Disaster RecoveryPODS franchises around the country provided units for collection of donations as well as providing units for storm victims of Hurricane Katrina.[1] PODS has also served in many situations that are less conventional than moving, assisting in recovery efforts during the Malibu fires and the recent Midwest flooding in Iowa, and routinely delivers PODS containers around the nation to communities experiencing emergency situations.[13]  [edit] ActivityPODS has delivered more than one million units, and there are more than 137,000 units in service.[14] PODS are left either in the customers driveway, or in certain areas, on the street, which some local governments require permits or charge fees.[3] Other towns have passed ordinances stating where the storage units can be placed.[1] [edit] References
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