Released on: May 13, 2008, 12:08 pm

Press Release Author: Self Storage Promotions

Industry: Consumer Services

Press Release Summary: The National Portable Storage Association members are set to
gather in Spain for educational and networking opportunities at the Resale Expo June
8-10, 2008.

Press Release Body: KANSAS CITY, MO. (MAY 10, 2008) - The National Portable Storage
Association is taking its Resale Expo to Europe this summer. The non-profit
membership association dedicated to the advancement of the portable storage industry
will hold its next Resale Expo conference June 8-10, 2008 at the Dolce Hotel at
Sitges, Spain, just 30 minutes from Barcelona.

\"European companies are ahead of the U.S. in terms of utilizing containers for
building projects, such as turning containers into condominiums and dorms. But the
U.S. is ahead of Europe in terms of using containers to store equipment because
there aren\'t as many retail sales operations there,\" said NPSA Executive Director
John Finnessy, CMP. \"We\'ll spend some time learning from one another this summer as
we compare how we use containers and how to expand those uses to drive growth in our
businesses.\"

Educational topics include European/U.S. retail operations, economic factors
affecting container shipping, asset management versus asset ownership, a primer on
the modular industry and how it benefits container companies, BIC-CODES for
international container transport, and general roundtable discussions on issues
affecting the industry.

Monday\'s networking reception and dinner will be held at the world famous Finca Mas
Solers, the former Barcelona Casino. Expo attendees will also take a trip through
the Spanish countryside to the estates of Jean Leon, as well as a tour of the
charming seaside town of Sitges, which is known for its nice weather and nightlife.
There will also be a reception at the famous Maricel Palace overlooking the
Mediterranean. Millionaire Charles Deering purchased the palace in 1912 to house his
vast art collection.

\"I recall our first meeting in Napa, California in 2001 that had over 100
attendees,\" said Former NPSA Chairman Phil Herndon. \"Our most recent Resale Expo
held in 2007 in Monterey, California had over 300 attendees and is a direct result
of the demonstrated benefits from that initial meeting in 2001. This meeting in
Spain is one you don\'t want to miss!\"

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