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Everyone has storage needs and A.B. Richards has portable storage containers to fit all types of purposes. If you need a container for residential use or run a business that requires commercial storage we have the right container for you. You might need to store items for industrial purposes or to keep materials and tools handy on a construction site. Whatever the reason, portable storage units can fill a wide variety of needs and make storage more convenient for you. What you might not know, is that renting portable storage containers can be just as easy as finding uses for them.

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Owning a restaurant isn’t just about food. There are all types of supplies and equipment that you must always have on hand. If your eatery has limited space, storage issues can creep up pretty quickly. Keeping things organized and running smoothly can be critical to giving your customers a positive dining experience that will make them want to come back. At A.B. Richards, we can provide you with portable storage containers that will allow you easy access to everything you need in both your kitchen and dining areas, while allowing you to bring in more equipment to make your restaurant more versatile.

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Contracting and construction is a large part of the US economy that deals with numerous business and logistical issues. The industry employs over 6 million people and is responsible for building structures worth nearly $1 trillion each year, according to the trade group Associated General Contractors of America. It’s also a very diverse sector that runs the gamut from small businesses with a single employee to large multi-national corporations. One common denominator throughout the industry is that contractors spend a great deal of time working at different sites. This creates unique storage needs, which must be met to get the job done well.  At A.B. Richards, we’re experts in mobile storage and we believe we have the right portable units for any contractor’s needs.

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If you’re expecting a new child, congratulations! Whether it’s your first child or you’re already a parent, you’re about to learn or be reminded that someone so tiny can take up an awful lot of space. Infants and toddlers bring with them lots of work and you may be surprised at how much of that work involves being able to make room for your baby. You need storage space for the new items you’ll need to take care of the baby and to clear extra space for that new arrival. At A.B. Richards, we can help. After all, we’re a family-run company ourselves and we have the right portable storage containers to help you make this major life change easier.

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Portable storage containers can be a solution to the space concerns of schools in the United States. It’s a known fact that our nation’s schools can often be cramped and crowded. According to a 2014 report by the National Center for Education Statistics, 31 percent of America’s schools needed temporary buildings to fit their needs. With space at a premium and the need to work within budget constraints more and more schools are turning to portable storage containers to free up room and make the most of their resources.

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Record keeping, while important to any business, can become a nuisance without the incorporation of storage containers to help in the process. Information is the lifeline for most businesses and other types of offices these days, so organization and record keeping can often be critical to success in your workplace. It’s not always an easy job. There are often large amounts of files that have to be preserved. Space can be an issue and the security of your documents is extremely important. A.B. Richards can provide you with portable storage containers that are the perfect place to store your business records. We also want to give you some record keeping tips to make sure you get the most out of our products.

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Everyone has storage needs and they want to take care of them in the most cost-effective way possible. Getting the best bang for the buck is particularly critical for municipalities and local governments which often must serve the public within strict budget guidelines. Municipalities have enormous storage requirements and A.B. Richards has portable storage containers that will keep things running smoothly.

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A.B. Richards has the right ground-level portable storage containers for your portable storage needs, and we’ll deliver those storage containers right to your location. So we want you to know as much as you can about how each unit is delivered.

The first step is easy, pick up the phone and call one of our trained staff members, and decide which of our units will best fit your storage requirements. Note that the size of the unit you choose will affect how it’s delivered. If you order a 20ft long storage container, A.B. Richards will deliver it with a small, straight truck that’s about the size of a tow-truck. If you need one of our 40ft containers or our 40ft Jumbo container, it will be delivered on a tractor-trailer. [Read more…] about How a Portable Storage Container is Delivered

As you embark upon your spring renovation projects, you might be left wondering how you’re going to be able to store all of your belongings in the rest of your home to keep them safe from on-going construction. A.B. Richards, the leading supplier of portable storage containers in the Northeast since 1982, can help solve that dilemma.

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Spring has arrived and now is the time to start thinking about storing your winter clothing and changing your wardrobe over to warmer-weather clothes. Let A.B. Richards, the leading supplier of portable storage containers in the Northeast since 1982, help you prepare your spring fashion and help you store your winter apparel for the season.

Mobile storage containers are the ideal place to keep your winter apparel, thanks to their convenience, affordability and on-site location. Choose from three sizes – 20ft, 40ft or 40ft jumbo (hi-cube) – to fit your seasonal wardrobe storage needs.

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