1-800-PACK-RAT


Associated tags: WAKE, History, Warehouse

Locations: NORTH CAROLINA, USA

1-800-PACK-RAT Announces Acquisition of Campus Crates

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

WAKE FOREST, N.C., Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 1-800-PACK-RAT, LLC, a leader in the portable storage and moving industry, announced today that it acquired Campus Crates earlier this year. The acquisition will be added to 1-800-PACK-RAT's University Services portfolio provider, Storage Squad, which serves college students with moving and storage options across the country.

Key Points: 
  • WAKE FOREST, N.C., Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 1-800-PACK-RAT, LLC, a leader in the portable storage and moving industry, announced today that it acquired Campus Crates earlier this year.
  • The acquisition will be added to 1-800-PACK-RAT's University Services portfolio provider, Storage Squad, which serves college students with moving and storage options across the country.
  • The acquisition allows Storage Squad to expand its overall moving and storage portfolio to provide more targeted and professional services to students, parents, and colleges across the US.
  • Campus Crates was founded in 2016 by two students at Baylor University and has provided student storage and shipping solutions at multiple universities across Texas.

1-800-PACK-RAT Partners With AngeLink to Launch Fundraising Campaign for Hurricane Ian Relief

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

WAKE FOREST, N.C., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 1-800-PACK-RAT, a leader in the portable storage and moving industry, announced today that it has partnered with AngeLink, a crowdfunding 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, to kickstart a fundraising campaign for Hurricane Ian relief efforts in Florida. With Hurricane Ian causing catastrophic damage across the state of Florida, donations to help those most in need are more critical than ever.

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  • With Hurricane Ian causing catastrophic damage across the state of Florida, donations to help those most in need are more critical than ever.
  • 1-800-PACK-RAT will match donations dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000 for Hurricane Ian Disaster Relief Angel Grants.
  • The company strives to reach its goal of $50,000 in grants that will be distributed to those most severely impacted.
  • Hurricane Ian made landfall on September 27, 2022, causing devastation and destruction across Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina.

1-800-PACK-RAT Donates Portable Storage Containers for Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

WAKE FOREST, N.C., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 1-800-PACK-RAT, LLC, a leader in the portable storage and moving industry, announced today that it has worked with Walmart and Cajun Navy Relief to help store and distribute needed donations and supplies for continued Hurricane Ian relief efforts in the Fort Myers, FL area. Two containers have been donated and filled with non-perishable supplies such as water, paper goods, etc., at two different Tampa, FL Walmart locations. Once filled, the containers will be transported to Fort Myers where Cajun Navy Relief will distribute the supplies to those most in need.

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  • Once filled, the containers will be transported to Fort Myers where Cajun Navy Relief will distribute the supplies to those most in need.
  • "We are grateful we are in a position to help those in need in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian," said James Burati, Chief Sales Officer at 1-800-PACK-RAT.
  • 1-800-PACK-RAT's portable storage containers are the perfect option for a fast and easy donation set up point.
  • To learn more about 1-800-PACK-RAT and the services the company provides, please visit www.1800packrat.com
    1-800-PACK-RAT, LLC, is the portable storage and moving company that makes moving and storage simple.

1-800-PACK-RAT Donates Portable Storage Containers for YMCA Empty Stocking Fund Collection

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

WAKE FOREST, N.C., Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 1-800-PACK-RAT, LLC, a leader in the portable storage and moving industry, has partnered with the Rowan-Cabarrus YMCA, located in Concord, NC, for its annual Empty Stocking Fund toy drive, now in its 86th year. 1-800-PACK-RAT has donated two portable storage containers to provide secure and weatherproof on-site storage to house the donations until they are distributed December 17-19, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • 1-800-PACK-RAT has donated two portable storage containers to provide secure and weatherproof on-site storage to house the donations until they are distributed December 17-19, 2022.
  • The Rowan-Cabarrus YMCA Empty Stocking Fund collects toys, gifts, and money to make Christmas special for children in need and teens under sixteen years of age in the two counties it serves.
  • 1-800-PACK-RAT, LLC, is the portable storage and moving company that makes moving and storage simple.
  • Established in 2020, the Rowan-Cabarrus YMCA is the unification of two equal YMCA associations in Rowan County (formerly YMCA of Rowan County) and Cabarrus County (formerly Cannon Memorial YMCA).

1-800-PACK-RAT Partners With Light A Luminary to Assist Families Who Cannot Be Home for the Holidays Due to Child Illness

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

For the fifth year in a row, 1-800-PACK-RAT has donated two portable storage containers to hold supplies and luminary kits during the event.

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  • For the fifth year in a row, 1-800-PACK-RAT has donated two portable storage containers to hold supplies and luminary kits during the event.
  • An event for all ages, Light A Luminary ushers in the holiday spirit with the glow of candlelight.
  • Light A Luminary, a Ronald McDonald House Charity (RMHC) event, will be selling luminary kits to be lit on a night of the communities choosing in December.
  • The donations help RMHC provide a place for families to stay free of charge while their child receives lifesaving treatment at local hospitals.

National Moving and Storage Company 1-800-PACK-RAT Reveals Societal Shift Towards Lifestyle-Based Relocation

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Friday, September 23, 2022

The moving and storage company tracks reservations and through that data, identified the five cities with the most destination-based moving and storage activity.

Key Points: 
  • The moving and storage company tracks reservations and through that data, identified the five cities with the most destination-based moving and storage activity.
  • Offering portable storage containers for moving and storage solutions, 1-800-PACK-RAT is ideal for those putting more consideration into moves based on preferred lifestyle.
  • For more information about 1-800-PACK-RAT, visit https://www.1800packrat.com
    1-800-PACK-RAT, LLC, is the portable storage and moving company that makes moving and storage simple.
  • Each year welcomes new market locations, increased assets and new technologies to make storage and moving easier for our customers!

Moving Out is In: National Moving and Storage Company 1-800-PACK-RAT Offers Coaching as Peak Moving Season Comes to a Close

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

WAKE FOREST, N.C., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 1-800-PACK-RAT , a portable storage and moving company, today announced that it is officially nearing the end of peak moving season.

Key Points: 
  • WAKE FOREST, N.C., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 1-800-PACK-RAT , a portable storage and moving company, today announced that it is officially nearing the end of peak moving season.
  • 1-800-PACK-RAT utilizes portable storage containers to offer both moving and storage services, ideal for those planning moves in the late summer or early fall as peak season comes to an end.
  • For more information about 1-800-PACK-RAT, visit https://www.1800packrat.com
    1-800-PACK-RAT, LLC, is the portable storage and moving company that makes moving and storage simple.
  • Each year welcomes new market locations, increased assets and new technologies to make storage and moving easier for our customers!

ZippyU with 1-800-PACK-RAT Is Offering 30 Days of Free Storage to College Students

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Friday, March 20, 2020

WAKE FOREST, N.C., March 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ZippyU, along with 1-800-PACK-RAT , LLC, a leader in the portable storage and moving industry, has announced today it will give college students 30 days of free storage.

Key Points: 
  • WAKE FOREST, N.C., March 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ZippyU, along with 1-800-PACK-RAT , LLC, a leader in the portable storage and moving industry, has announced today it will give college students 30 days of free storage.
  • With campuses closing early due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ZippyU and 1-800-PACK-RAT want to help students and families being affected.
  • Students can pack the container at their own pace, lock it up with their own lock, then call 1-800-PACK-RAT for pick up.
  • 1-800-PACK-RAT will provide 30 days of free storage to college students within their service area.

1-800-PACK-RAT to Offer Free On-Site, Portable Storage Containers to Hospitals Across the Country

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Wednesday, March 18, 2020

WAKE FOREST, N.C., March 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- 1-800-PACK-RAT , LLC, a leader in the portable storage and moving industry, has announced today that it will provide free portable storage containers to hospitals needing additional storage space at their facilities.

Key Points: 
  • WAKE FOREST, N.C., March 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- 1-800-PACK-RAT , LLC, a leader in the portable storage and moving industry, has announced today that it will provide free portable storage containers to hospitals needing additional storage space at their facilities.
  • The on-site storage containers keep all testing equipment and personnel outside of the hospital and help eliminate the risk of transmission.
  • 1-800-PACK-RAT's portable storage containers can also store equipment and materials that do not get used frequently.
  • We want to help by providing hospitals with our all-steel, secure, portable storage containers.