October 25th, 2005
MEDIA ALERT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Joedy Isert
229-924-6935, ext. 2330
jisert@habitat.org
Duane Bates
229-924-6935, ext. 2541
dbates@habitat.org
Mobile Mini to provide storage, office units for Habitat for Humanity
AMERICUS, Ga. (Oct. 25, 2005) – Mobile Mini, Inc. (NASDAQ:MINI) of Tempe, AZ, has agreed to provide up to 330 of its mobile storage containers fee-free to Habitat for Humanity International affiliates, at an annual rental value in excess of $500,000. Mobile Mini has also agreed to provide Habitat affiliates deep discounts on its mobile and security office units.
Around the country, Habitat affiliates use the containers to store materials and building supplies in advance of builds, and Habitat’s international headquarters has used the mobile office units as offices and rest quarters during major events such as the annual Jimmy Carter Work Project.
“This partnership with Mobile Mini ensures that affiliates have safe, secure storage space, and onsite space support,” said Scott Anderson, senior director of corporate programs for Habitat for Humanity International. “Affiliates can use these on blitz builds (faster than traditional builds, where homes are typically completed in one to four weeks), and in longer term projects where they need to be able to secure materials or, in the case of a multi-home project, where they might need some onsite office space.”
‘This partnership benefits Habitat at both the local affiliate and national organization levels,” he added. “In particular, the need for portable storage in the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita is especially critical as we work with our local affiliates in the affected Gulf Coast states and begin large scale rebuilding.”
The units typically rent for about $115 a month plus transportation costs, so the partnership is significant, said Mark Crozet, Habitat’s resource development senior vice president.
Steven Bunger, Chairman, President & CEO of Mobile Mini noted, “We have made a long term, corporate commitment to this very worthwhile non-profit organization. By pledging storage units in many of the markets where we have branches and encouraging Mobile Mini employees to participate in the builds, we hope to make a real difference in communities served by Mobile Mini across the country. Teamwork, which is at the heart of Habitat’s mission, is a value we share. Our partnership with Habitat is just taking shape but over time, we envision expanding the relationship as we grow in terms of volume, branches and staff.”
About Mobile Mini, Inc.
Mobile Mini Inc. is North America’s leading provider of portable storage solutions through its total fleet of more than 116,000 portable storage units and portable offices. It has 50 branches and operates in 30 states and one Canadian province. Mobile Mini is included on the Russell 2000® and 3000® Indexes and the S&P Small Cap Index.
About Habitat for Humanity International
Habitat for Humanity International, based in Americus, Ga., is an ecumenical Christian ministry that welcomes to its work all people dedicated to the cause of eliminating poverty housing. Since 1976, Habitat has built more than 200,000 houses in nearly 100 countries, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than one million people. For more information, visit www.habitat.org.
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Mobile Mini, Inc.
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