News Releases

Private equity firm Virgo Investment Group (Virgo) today announced that its portfolio company, Zippy Shell Incorporated (Zippy Shell), and its subsidiary 1-800-PACK-RAT, one of the largest containerized moving-and-storage companies in the United States, has secured $160 million in financing from The Carlyle Group's Global Credit platform and PNC Bank.

Inc. magazine today revealed that Zippy Shell is No. 562 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy's most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses.

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.

Zippy Shell Incorporated, the nation's fastest growing moving and storage company, is thrilled to announce the launch of their Relocation "52 Reasons" Campaign. The year-long social media campaign will share new reasons why Zippy Shell Relocation makes moving and storage easy and affordable.

2016 has been groundbreaking for Zippy Shell Relocation. The team's hard work and dedication have made this an exceptional year. The Relocation Division of Zippy Shell has grown over 1000% this year and is poised for an even better 2017.