Arcapita buys US storage company

Bahrain-based private equity company Arcapita led a consortium of investors that has acquired US storage and removal company Pods for $451m.

Pods operates in the US, Australia and Canada with a network of franchises. The company is looking to expand into fresh markets.

The acquisition brings the total invested by Arcapita since August to almost $2bn.

In November 2007, Arcapita completed its $369m acquisition of US drill bit manufacturer Varel International and German door frame manufacturer Profine Group.