November 13, 2006
11/13/2006
PODS Media Contact:
Susan Green
(727) 638-1830
sgreen@pods.com
PODS ® Inc., Announces the Opening of Franchise Operations in Australia
Pinellas County, Florida – November 13, 2006 ---PODS Enterprises Inc. (“PODS”), a leading provider of mobile storage and moving solutions announced that service is now available in Australia. PODS Sydney operation became operational on October 1, 2006 and service in Melbourne is expected to be available by November 15th. Sydney and Melbourne are the largest cities in Australia. Both are located on the southeastern coast of the continent between the ocean and the Great Dividing Range. Locations in Adelaide, Brisbane/GoldCoast and Newcastle are expected to open in 2007. A complete listing of service areas is available on the PODS website at PODS.com (locations) or by contacting the PODS Call Center at 1-800-776-PODS.
Peter S. Warhurst, President and CEO of PODS, said, “PODS international expansion efforts are proceeding smoothly and on schedule.
PODS presence in Australia has provided the Company with the opportunity to establish a manufacturing facility as well as a Call Center and satellite office in Sydney. We are so pleased to be in Australia.”
Jo Suttell, COO of the Australian Franchise, added, “We are thrilled to be bringing this innovative concept to the Australian market. Previously there were limited options for individuals and businesses looking to move or store their goods. PODS offers a simple alternative that makes moving and storage relatively stress free.”
In 1998 PODS revolutionized the moving and storage industry by originating the concept of transporting mobile storage containers. The convenient cost-effective service is unique in that the patented hydraulic lift system (only available with PODS) is designed to significantly reduce shift in contents and securely transport PODS brand containers state to state or internationally to a safe and secure warehouse.
Currently, the PODS network provides service to a population of over 216 million consumers and businesses. The Company has over 110,000 PODS brand containers available servicing 51 states and provinces throughout the US in Canada and now in Australia. PODS has completed over 87,000 inter-franchise relocations.
