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Kiosks hold the key to self-service storage solutions

August 6, 2014

Kiosk and storage technology provider OpenTech Alliance Inc. has joined security systems distributor PTI Australasia in an international distribution agreement to offer automated storage solutions to the Australasian, Southeast Asia and Middle East markets, according to InsiderSelfStorage.com.

Steel Storage Holdings Pty. Ltd. subsidiary PTI provides the The INSOMNIAC kiosk line, a self-service storage system that allows users to rent space, pay rental fees and purchase locks and insurance. 

"We have been watching OpenTech for several years," Steel Storage Executive Chairman Jon Perrins said. "They have continuously improved their products by listening to their customer base, but what they were missing in our part of the world was local expertise, which is where PTI Australasia comes in. We are excited to be partnering with them on this side of the globe and feel our customers will be too."

OpenTech Executive Vice President of Business Mike Connelly said that the international investment is part of a continuing global strategy.

"Prior to the recession in 2009, we installed a few kiosks in Australia, Hong Kong and New Zealand, but we were not able to consistently provide the same high level of customer service we offer in North America, so we retreated. As a result of the success we are having again domestically and the confidence we have in the PTI Australasia organization, we are ready to take another run at expanding our footprint globally," Connelly said in the article.