Released on = August 3, 2007, 6:23 am

Press Release Author = Self Storage Promotions

Industry = Consumer Services

Press Release Summary = The portable storage industry could help tackle the crowded
classroom issue with containerized storage that can morph into inexpensive,
temporary facilities for students.

Press Release Body = KANSAS CITY, MO. (July 19, 2007) - School may be out for
summer, but a new semester will begin in just weeks - and school overcrowding is
still making headlines. In fact, overcrowded schools continue to be a major national
problem, according to a study by the Neighborhood Capital Budget Group, despite a
public sector effort to build more facilities.

\"Studies show unpleasant consequences from overcrowded schools, including a negative
impact on student learning,\" said John Finnessy, CMP, Executive Director the
National Portable Storage Association, or NPSA, a nonprofit membership association
dedicated to the advancement of the
portable storage industry. \"Portable storage can offer solutions that help students
realize a better tomorrow.\"

Indeed, portable storage containers can be transformed into temporary classroom
facilities complete with carpeting and air conditioning. With ramps, steps, safety
rails, furniture and fixtures, the portable storage unit serves as a foundation for
solving the overcrowded school problem.

What\'s more, the containers are inexpensive, making it an economically viable
alternative to building new facilities for temporary enrollment overloads.
Alternatively, the containers can be used as mobile classrooms that travel from
school district to school district for special educational events. In any case, the
containers can be stripped and used for traditional storage of athletic equipment
and other items if permanent facilities are built.

\"Portable storage continues to demonstrate its flexibility to solve the space needs
of many industries,\" said NPSA Operations Manager Joel Rathbone. \"Portable and
temporary classrooms kill several birds with one stone: they alleviate large
expenditures in the school budget, offer storage space for records and equipment,
and, most importantly, help make sure students have every opportunity to learn in a
quality environment.\"

For more information, visit www.npsa-us.org.

The National Portable Storage Association
The National Portable Storage Association is dedicated to the advancement of the
portable storage industry. We at the NPSA are here to serve those in the portable
storage industry who rent, sell or lease containers, trailers and mobile offices.
The NPSA assists members with industry, regulatory and workforce issues; plus,
offers members networking, marketing and legislative support at national, state and
local levels.

PR Contact:
Jennifer LeClaire
Self Storage Promotions
954.454.0072
jennifer@selfstoragepromotions.com
www.selfstoragepromotions.com


Web Site = http://www.npsa-us.org

Contact Details = Jennifer LeClaire
Self Storage Promotions
954.454.0072
jennifer@selfstoragepromotions.com
www.selfstoragepromotions.com