Who is Supplier Membership for?
Any institution or company which is, or intends to be, a supplier of goods and/or services to providers and operators of self storage facilities is eligible for supplier membership.
Why become an SSA UK Supplier Member?
From the initial stages of considering a self storage business or a new start-up, right through to on-going support to facilities currently open and operating, the SSA UK is available to advise and support its operator members. As such, our supplier members play a key role, offering a range and choice of products and services to members who select from an approved and endorsed list to support their business. As all supplier members agree to and abide by our Code of Conduct, members buy with confidence.
Does the SSA UK operate in Europe?
We are a founding member of FEDESSA, the Federation of European Self Storage Associations, representing UK interests within this forum. Many of our supplier members trade both in the UK and Europe. To learn more about FEDESSA, please visit the website at www.fedessa.org
Is now a good time to join the industy?
According to the latest Annual Industry Survey undertaken by the SSA UK in conjunction with Cushman & Wakefield during 2020, the UK’s self storage industry is still growing. There are now an estimated 1,900 self storage facilities in the UK providing a total of approximately 49 million sq ft of storage space. Increases have been a result of the expansion of existing stores, fitting out of previously unused space as well as new openings, including many smaller sites in regional locations.
The UK industry has an annual turnover of £766m and 46% of all European self storage space. However, a clear and continuing opportunity still remains as penetration levels in the UK are only a fraction of those in mature markets such as the US and Australia.
Interested in Supplier Membership?
If you are interested in becoming a supplier member of the Self Storage Association UK, please contact Helen Bourke at [email protected]