Cereals 2017

Jane on January 5, 2017

In 2017 we are investing further in meeting the needs of the agricultural community.  As a result we are proud to announce that we will be exhibiting at the Cereals 2017 arable farming event in Lincolnshire in June.

The annual Cereals event is one of the biggest in the agricultural calendar, with over 24,000 attendees. Roughly half of the people who attend Cereals are farm owners and managers. Exhibiting at the event gives us a valuable opportunity to meet farmers, and gain a better understanding of how we can serve this vital sector.

Our time at Cereals 2016 was a great success. We were able to build on our knowledge of the issues that matter most to arable farmers. As we have mentioned in previous posts, one of the biggest issues facing today’s farmers is the need to store chemicals safely. In answer to this problem we will be exhibiting one of our popular secure chemical stores at Cereals 2017.

Our chemical stores are converted shipping containers and match the specification dictated by the Health and Safety executive. Farmers are increasingly under pressure, not just from government departments, but are also being challenged to change the way they store and handle chemicals by the companies they supply. For example, the Tesco ‘Natures Choice’ scheme imposes very specific guidelines for farmers. Our chemical stores are a cost effective, long term solution to the increasing problem of safe and secure chemical storage.

In addition to our chemical stores we also offer new containers for farmers who are interested in diversifying their business by offering self storage.

Consequently we are very much looking forward to meeting with existing customers and meeting some new people at Cereals 2017. If you would like to arrange a meeting during Cereals 2017 or would like to discuss how we can help you now please get in touch by calling us on 0800 121 7388 or emailing us.

Find out more about our Chemical Storage for Farmers…
Find out more about Cereals 2017…

Here is what it looked like last year:

Storage Containers at Cereals 2017

So please do come along and see us.

For more information: Get a Quote here or T: 0800 121 7388

About Jane Billing
Jane Billing has over 30 years in shipping container supply. During that time Jane has earned a very broad knowledge of the whole shipping container industry. From construction, to shipping, to adaption and conversions, if you have a question about any aspect of the shipping container industry Jane will likely have the answer for you. After many years working for some of the biggest names in the shipping container industry Jane set up her own company, Billie Box Ltd in 2012. Since launching in 2012 Billie Box Ltd has sold well over 1500 new and used containers.

Shipping Containers are Converted into Chemical Stores

Jane on June 19, 2014

Billie Box converts shipping containers into Chemical stores or Chemical Storage containers by using the HSE and BASIS criteria, making them perfect for Agricultural Storage.

BASIS is an independent organisation set up at the suggestion of the UK government in 1978 to establish and assess standards in the pesticide industry relating to storage, transportation and competence of staff. BASIS is an industry self-regulated scheme in line with government de-regulation policy. BASIS is now a registered charity.

10ft Chemical storage container fitted with mesh bunded floor & Shelving

The Basic criteria for all chemical stores:

These are stipulated in the code of practice for suppliers of pesticides to Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry (The Yellow code).

  •       Suitably sited – this is dependent on the type of chemical and site you wish to place it.
  •       Of adequate capacity – this will be determined by our customers, we fit bunds which will prevent any leakage from spillage.
  •       Soundly constructed of fire resistant materials – our stores are constructed of corten steel (high tensile) and painted with marine paint.
  •       Provided with suitable access and exits – this is dependent on the number of personnel and size of unit required.
  •       Capable of containing 110% or 185% of the total amount of pesticides/chemicals likely to be stored at any time (the bunding capacity required will be stipulated in the EA guidance)
  •       Dry internally and frost proof
  •       Well lit and ventilated
  •       Marked with appropriate warning signs
  •       Secure against theft and vandalism
  •       Equipped, organised and staffed to a suitable standard

Further information can be found in HSE information sheet no. 16 – Guidance on storing pesticides for farmers and other professional users.

Billie Box offers the following units:

External dimensions

  • 10ft chemical store (10ft Long x 8ft Wide x 8ft 6in high)
  • 20ft chemical store (19ft 10in Long x 8ft Wide x 8ft 6in high)

Internal dimensions

  • 10ft chemical store (9ft 3in Long x 7ft 8in Wide x 7ft 10in high)
  • 20ft chemical store (19ft 4″ Long x 7ft 8in Wide x 7ft 10in high)

Door opening

  • 10ft chemical store (7ft 6in Wide x 7ft 6in high)
  • 20ft chemical store (7ft 6in Wide x 7ft 6in high)

View our guide to shipping container dimensions…

Shipping containers have wooden floors; however, we replace them with steel. Steel mesh floors and drainage sumps are available. Different chemicals can have different requirements, so we ask our clients to advise their exact requirements in order for us to confirm a price.

Many different industries

There are many different industries that can use the same chemical store specification, such as:

  • Universities, schools, colleges and academies
  • Printers
  • Vineyards
  • Manufacturers
  • Garden Nurseries
  • Horticulture & Forestry organisations
  • Agriculture & Farming
  • Others include:
    • Adhesive manufacturers
    • Automotive
    • Aviation Food & drink
    • Biofuel
    • Biotechnology
    • Councils & local authorities
    • Chemical Defence Industry
    • Educational
    • Electronics
    • Gas
    • Golf Clubs
    • Healthcare
    • Landfills
    • Marine
    • Mining
    • Pharmaceuticals
    • Printing
    • Press
    • Public Sector
    • Publishing
    • Recycling
    • Sports clubs

For more information please contact us today on Freephone 0800 121 7388 or 01473 557409 for a free quotation.

10ft chemical storage sea container fitted with mesh bunded floor

10ft chemical store with steel mesh floor and steel bund

20ft steel chemical store with 12in high steel bunded floor

20ft chemical store with steel floor and steel bund

Drainage sump on a chemical store

Chemical store sump

For more information on farm storage, please see our sister website Chemical Storage 4 Farmers.

About Jane Billing
Jane Billing has over 30 years’ experience in shipping container supply. During that time Jane has gained a very broad knowledge of the whole shipping container industry. From construction, to shipping, to adaption and conversions, if you have a question about any aspect of the shipping container industry Jane will likely have the answer for you. After many years working for some of the biggest names in the shipping container industry Jane set up her own company, Billie Box Ltd, in 2012. Since launching, Billie Box Ltd has sold well over 1500 new and used containers.

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