July 11, 2007
7/11/2007
PODS Media Contact:
Susan Green
(727) 638-1830 (cell)
(727) 538-6322
sgreen@pods.com
PODS Enterprises, Inc. – Introduces a New Concept in Temporary Housing the “Portable On Demand Shelter”
Clearwater, Florida – July 11, 2007….PODS Enterprises, Inc. (PODS), an international provider of mobile storage and moving solutions for residential and business customers is pleased to announce the launch of The Portable On Demand Shelter, a low cost solution for temporary housing. The sturdy, formaldehyde free, climate controlled 8 X 8 x 16-foot unit will run on power or generator. Units are available for purchase and may be stored at any PODS̉ warehouse and can be immediately transported in any emergency situation.
The Portable On Demand Shelter unit is functionally designed to include an efficiency kitchen, shower, and toilet and can accommodate the sleeping needs for a family of 4 for up to thirty days. Insurance companies, government agencies that deal with emergency situations, the military and members of the press are invited to attend a demonstration of the unit scheduled for Wednesday, July 25th at PODS̉ Corporate Headquarters in Clearwater, Florida from 9:00AM – 11:00AM. For more information contact: (727) 538-6414.
Peter S. Warhurst, President and CEO of PODS, said: “The idea for temporary housing was developed by the PODS Rapid Response service team. Team members function as first responders and recognized the need for temporary shelter for residents, as well as first responders and volunteers.
We believe this is the perfect solution for individuals in need of temporary shelter and for those companies and agencies that are committed to meeting the needs of their customers and employees in need of emergency or temporary shelter.”
About PODS
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 while the PODS brand container is being loaded onto the truck for transport. The container is then securely transported state to state or internationally.
Currently, the PODS network provides service to a population of over 230 million consumers and businesses in the US, Canada and Australia. To date over 805,300 reservations have been completed and there are over 121,000 PODS brand containers in service. PODS has performed over 121,000 long distance relocations.