2013

Currently Safestore has 98 stores in the UK including two business centres trading under the Safestore name and a further 25 stores in Paris trading as Une Pièce en Plus.

2012

Safestore opened two new stores in the UK and two more in Paris.

2011

Peter Gowers appointed Chief Executive Officer upon the retirement of Steve Williams. Frederic Vecchioli promoted to the main Board.

2010

Signed a Management Contract for six years to manage Space Maker Self Storage.

2009

Safestore opens four new stores in the UK and one more in Paris.

2008

John von Spreckelsen leaves Safestore and Richard Grainger is appointed as Chairman and Non-Executive Director.

2007

Successfully listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange.

2006

Acquired Self Store adding three stores to the Group portfolio in the North West.

2005

Acquired Storage World with two stores in Greater Manchester.

Acquired 17 stores from Access France. Disposed of seven non-core stores, adding ten stores to Une Pièce en Plus, the Group’s French subsidiary.

2004

Acquired Mentmore plc for £209 million.

Acquisition added 31 freehold/long leasehold and 16 short leasehold stores, under the ‘Spaces’ brand and seven sites in France under the ‘Une Pièce en Plus’ brand.

John von Spreckelsen joins the Board as Chairman and Non-Executive Director.

2003

De-listed from AIM after £39.8 million Management Buyout led by Steve Williams and supported by Bridgepoint.

2002

Steve Williams appointed as Chief Executive.

Richard Hodsden appointed as Chief Financial Officer.

2001

Steve Williams joins as Chief Operating Officer.

2000

Soros Real Estate partners make a £14.2 million subscription at 62 pence per share.

1999

Prestbury Group make a £10 million subscription at 46 pence per share.