Storage Mobility PODS Franchises Named Preferred Vendors of Restoration Industry Association

Online, March 31, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Storage Mobility, owner of 21 U.S. PODS franchises, selected as preferred vendor by the Restoration Industry Association for portable moving and storage services

(GLENDALE / BURBANK, Calif.) - PODS®, a leader in the portable moving and storage industry, and the Restoration Industry Association (RIA), the oldest and largest non-profit, professional trade association dedicated to the restoration industry, recently announced PODS Enterprises, Inc. as a preferred vendor and will offer special discounts on services to RIA member companies.

Based in Glendale, Storage Mobility, Inc. was founded in 2004 and is the largest independent provider of PODS services in the nation, owning 21 franchises included in the agreement with RIA. More information about the company is available at www.podsus.com.

"The alignment with RIA will allow those in the restoration and remodeling industries to get their job done under budget and provide excellent storage solutions for customers," said Ken Ude, president of Storage Mobility, Inc. "We look forward to serving this industry that is such a perfect fit for PODS."

Storage Mobility's PODS franchise locations include: Albany, Rochester and Syracuse, N.Y.; Albuquerque, N.M.; Bakersfield, Contra Costa, Fresno, Riverside, Sacramento, Salinas, Santa Rosa and Stockton, Calif.; Boise, Idaho; Boulder, Colo.; Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, Penn.; Reno, Nev.; Salt Lake City, Utah; and Spokane, Wash.

PODS® containers are available in three sizes: approximately 7-by-7-by-8 feet, 12-by-8-by-8 feet and 16-by-8-by-8 feet and are ideal for storing equipment or salvageable items from pack-outs after water or fire damage at a home or commercial facility.

PODS® containers also can be stored at the customer's location during and after renovation work, at the restoration company location or in a PODS® secure Storage Center.

"This is another excellent example of RIA partnering with an organization to bring our members benefits that will directly impact their bottom line and enhance their ability to provide excellent service to their clients," said Frank Headen, CR, WLS, CMH, president of RIA.

The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) has member firms worldwide. RIA provides leadership and promotes best practices through advocacy, standards and professional qualifications for the restoration industry. More information is available on the RIA website: www.restorationindustry.org.