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Williams Scotsman Expands Footprint in North America by Opening Four New Branches in Mexico

BALTIMORE-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Williams Scotsman, the leading provider of modular space and storage solutions, today announced further expansion in Mexico with branch openings in Juárez, Hermosillo, Riviera Maya and Tijuana.

“The new branch openings represent the company’s commitment to serving our Mexican customers in the manufacturing, mining, agricultural, and tourism-related fields,” said Nicholas Polit, country manager of Mexico. “With nine branch locations strategically positioned throughout Mexico, we are able to offer our customers unprecedented value and service.”

Located just across the border from El Paso, Texas, Juárez is a port of entry for all of central northern Mexico. The area is home to agriculture and manufacturing plants as well as mining facilities. Centrally located, Hermosillo serves as a gateway to various tourist destinations throughout Mexico. In addition, the area is home to a vibrant agricultural center and a growing industrial hub with well-known companies such as Ford Motor Company establishing factories there. Riviera Maya is a popular tourist destination located in the north-east cost of the Yucatan Peninsula. Hotel construction and tourism are the driving forces behind economic development in the area. Tijuana is the westernmost city in Mexico and one of the fastest growing modern cities in the country. Tijuana and its surrounding area have become a major industrial center, with numerous factories opening every year.

Williams Scotsman began operating in Mexico five years ago and now has branches across the country (Hermosillo, Juárez, Mexico City, Monterrey, Queretaro, Tampico, Tijuana, Riviera Maya and Villahermosa). Williams Scotsman’s Monterrey branch, which opened in October of 2007, was recently praised by local government dignitaries and school officials for the expeditious delivery of two portable classrooms to Huatusco Grade Schools. The portables, which are fully equipped with windows, electrical systems, and HVAC units, are helping to alleviate problems associated with overcrowded classrooms.

Williams Scotsman is the market leader in Mexico’s modular space industry, offering mobile offices, permanent modular buildings and the Redi-Plex® solution, an alternative that creates thousands of square feet of space in a matter of weeks.

About Williams Scotsman

Williams Scotsman offers space solutions for the construction, education, industrial, commercial/retail, healthcare and government markets, with operations in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Williams Scotsman serves customers’ modular space and storage needs through a vast network of local branch offices located throughout North America. In addition to its core leasing business, the company manages and develops permanent modular structures.

Williams Scotsman is part of Algeco Scotsman, a leading global business services provider focused on portable accommodations and storage solutions. Operating as Williams Scotsman in North America and Algeco in Europe, the group manages a fleet of more than 343,000 units, with operations in Belgium, Canada, The Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, The United Kingdom and The United States. The company’s legacy is grounded in its reputation for exceptional customer service, effective management of business operations and consistent product innovation. Algeco Scotsman’s global presence combined with its local market expertise provides exemplary service tailored to meet the unique needs of customers throughout the world. For additional information, visit the company’s web site at www.willscot.com, call (410) 931-6066, or email to Michele.Cunningham@willscot.com.

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