In April 2006, Bruce Manring installed an INSOMNIAC™ 900 self-storage kiosk at his unmanned Discount Storage facility in Plymouth, Indiana. The kiosk enables Mr. Manring to continue his regular day job while INSOMNIAC rents units, takes payments, and sells locks to customers at his self-storage facility.

Discount Storage is protected by a chain link fence, security cameras, and an automated gate. To house INSOMNIAC and create a place where customers can do their business out of the weather, Mr. Manring built a covered cinderblock and glass rental station outside the gate. When customers rent a unit from the kiosk, they receive an entrance code on their receipt which enables them to open the gate. Their receipt also explains which unit they have rented, how to break the plastic seal on the unit door, and gives them a copy of the lease. If they have elected to purchase a lock from the kiosk, they can use this to secure their unit.

Discount Storage’s INSOMNIAC Rental Station

“INSOMNIAC is my fulltime manager and salesperson,” said Mr. Manring. “I typically don’t get finished doing my other job until sometime after 2:30pm. Once I’m home, I can look online to see the transactions done through the kiosk. The only reason I need to go to the facility is to collect cash from the machine, put new locks in its dispenser, or sweep out empty units.”

Mr. Manring continued, “I am totally satisfied with INSOMNIAC. This is the best employee I have ever had. The first day the kiosk was turned live it took three move-ins. We have taken several payments from some of my late customers on time with INSOMNIAC thanks to its ability to take cash and give customers a receipt anytime. INSOMNIAC is truly amazing!”

Discount Storage provides safe and convenient self-service storage with 168 rentable spaces and 24-hour access. For more information, please call (574) 936-4729.

Kiosk and Facility Map Signage next to INSOMNIAC