A Milestone of Trust: Thank You for 12 Years of Support

Jane on August 12, 2024

Celebrating 12 Years of Trust and Excellence

We here at Billie Box are celebrating 12 years of trading, offering our customers shipping container sales, hire and conversion with delivery to your door.

This milestone is time for reflection and gratitude.

We are so grateful for our customers, suppliers and staff support. Without this support we would not be here today. 

Thank you

Our Customers: The Heart of Our Success

We appreciate your business and the enduring relationships we’ve established, which foster trust and encourage ongoing collaboration. 

We’ve gathered numerous testimonials that reflect our dedication to serving our clients. We thank you for your support and hope to continue serving you over the coming years.

Customer loyalty has been central to our success and customer feedback has helped us to improve our shipping containers and services over the years.

We are committed to continuing to meet our customer needs.

Many many thanks to our great customers.

Partners in Quality: Our Suppliers

We have been trading with our suppliers for the last 12 years. Jane and her team have accumulated around 60 years of combined knowledge of the shipping container industry which included building excellent relationships with Billie Box’s suppliers. We have mutual trust with our suppliers so we can offer our customers the best possible product and service.

We thank you for our continued supplier support.

A Strong Team, A Strong Business

Clare, Jane’s sister, has been a strong member of our team. Clare handles container sales, quotations and order processing, while coordinating with our customers and suppliers with professionalism and care.

Matt, Jane’s partner, is another strong member of the team. Matt handles the credit control with meticulous attention to detail. 

Jane is the owner and is most grateful for all the hard work Clare and Matt put into making this company a successful one. Jane couldn’t have done it without them.

Billie Box is a family run business that offers a reliable and professional touch.

Thank you, Clare and Matt; your support is greatly appreciated and is invaluable.

Reflecting on Our Journey

In 2012 when Jane started Billie Box, it was small and compact, with just 1 employee. We offered just shipping container sales and rental services. 

In 2016 when things got too busy for Jane on her own, Jane brought Matt in to assist with the ever growing credit control side. The container rental fleet has increased hugely.

In 2020 when COVID-19 hit our country, the business went from strength to strength. Containers were selling off the shelves with the boom of storage requirements. This particular time was testing with slow availability of stock, but we managed to supply pretty much all our clients with their requests.

In 2021 Clare came into the business to assist with the expansion of conversion work and help with the day-to-day running of the ever flourishing Billie Box.

All the while we have supported many local charities by way of fundraising events. 

Today, we are very privileged to be able to supply many new and repeat customers with their container purchases, rentals and conversions. We are continuing to grow our container sales, rental and conversion business across England and Wales.

Looking Ahead to the Future

With over 60 years of combined container knowledge and 12 years of trading we are in the best position to be able to assist old and new customers with their container requirements.

We want to move with the times and have plans to offer many extra container accessories to ensure longevity and help expand the functionality of your container(s). Watch this space for more information.

We look forward to many more years of serving our clients in the most professional and efficient way.

Our expertise ensures customers make informed choices when purchasing or renting our products and services.

With our long term partnerships we can continue to grow and offer an even more improved product and service to our clients.

Conclusion

Thank you

We invite our customers, suppliers and staff to continue this great journey with us. 

Find out more by calling us today.

We offer:

🔵 20ft & 40ft Shipping Container for storage for hire

🔵 20ft & 40ft Shipping Container for storage for sale

🔵 10ft & 20ft Chemical Storage Containers for sale

🔵 20ft Portable Container Offices for sale

🔵 Bespoke Container Conversions

🔵 All with delivery to your door

📞 Call us on 0800 121 7388 or visit our websites:

👉 Billie Box

👉 Chemical Storage 4 Farmers

Container Lighting: A Guide to Safe and Effective Solutions

Jane on August 9, 2024

Introduction

Container lighting is a must when using your shipping container. As an owner of a shipping container, you need to be sure that your staff/employees are able to use the container safely. 

Lighting affects not only functionality but also safety and security.

Here we will guide you through important considerations when it comes to container lighting.

Understanding your Container lighting needs

There are reasons why lighting is needed with your container. 

  1. Storage facilities: You and your staff need to have good visibility. Perhaps you are looking for a specific item and it is too dark to find it in your shipping container. Chemical storage containers certainly need to be well-lit in order to pick up the correct chemical for the job. Shipping container interiors are often painted in white or light grey, so when you have the doors open you get the natural daylight. The trouble is the doors are often only 1 end of the container, which means the other end can be darker.
  2. Workspace: You may use your shipping container as an office space, snack shack or another facility. Good lighting for your staff is a health and safety requirement.

Container lighting is paramount to anything we use today.

Accidents can occur if your container is not lit properly, whether it be a storage container, chemical store, office unit, snack shack, etc.

We have the solutions to your container lighting problems.

Types of container lighting

  1. Storage: You can use a torch, but if you or your staff are carrying goods in and out, carrying a torch at the same time can be cumbersome and difficult. Fixed container lighting is probably the best way forward. We recommend a magnetic battery-powered motion sensor light. Perfect for the job.
  2. Office units: Good light again is part of the health and safety requirements. Fixed lighting would be your best option. When we convert a shipping container into an office or canteen unit we ensure that overhead strip lights are fitted, to give the maximum spread of light.
  3. Snack shack/Mobile food service unit: The same rules apply as for the office units above.
  4. Chemical storage containers: The same rules apply as for the storage units above.

Installation considerations

Our magnetic motion sensor battery-operated lights are so easy to fit. All you do is place it against the container walls and activate accordingly. SUPER EASY! No cables required.

They come in 2 sizes: 12 inches or 24 inches long.

For a 20ft container, it is recommended you have 2-3 x 12-inch lights spread out evenly.

For a 40ft container, it is recommended you have 2-4 x 12-inch lights spread out evenly.

For the lighting fitted in the offices, canteens, snack shacks, etc. our electricians fit them as part of the conversion work. These lights are hooked up to a consumer unit which runs on a 240v 32amp socket. This socket can, with the right cable, be connected to your electrical supply. All this is handled by our qualified engineers. Again, SUPER EASY!

Benefits of Professional container advice

We have over 60 years of combined container knowledge. We have encountered many container problems, which we often have the solution to. 

All our electricians are industry-qualified.

So for peace of mind, call us at Billie Box for our container lighting advice.

Conclusion

In summary here are a few things to consider when thinking about container lighting:

  1. What are you going to use your container for?
  2. Who is going to use your container?
  3. Who is responsible for the container?
  4. Is natural light enough?
  5. Do you need extra lighting?
  6. Do you meet the health and safety guidelines?

This list is not exhaustive, it is a rough guide to your container lighting solutions.

We offer:

🔵 20ft & 40ft Shipping Container for storage for hire

🔵 20ft & 40ft Shipping Container for storage for sale

🔵 10ft & 20ft Chemical storage Containers for sale

🔵 20ft Portable Container Offices for sale

🔵 Bespoke Container Conversions

🔵 All with delivery to your door

📞 Call us on 0800 121 7388 or visit our websites:

👉 Billie Box

👉 Chemical Storage 4 Farmers

Your Guide to Using Shipping Containers on Your Property

Jane on March 18, 2024

Are you considering a shipping container for your property? 

Here is a list of things to consider when deciding on your shipping container for storage or a facility – for example, a portable office.

  • Planning permission: Containers are temporary structures and can be moved at any time with the correct equipment. However, some councils have their own definition of a shipping container; for example, it could be considered a building and therefore a permanent fixture requiring planning permission.
  • Neighbours: Sometimes the neighbours feel a shipping container isn’t aesthetically pleasing and can be an eyesore. 
  • Vehicular access via A and B roads: Many smaller roads can be too small to take the HIAB vehicles we use to deliver the containers. A 20ft container is delivered on an 8-wheeler HIAB vehicle (approx. 40 ft long x 10ft wide) and a 40ft container is delivered on a 60 ft long x 10ft wide articulated HIAB vehicle. The 8-wheeler vehicles are what’s known as “rigid“ (which means the cab does not break away from the rest of the vehicle) and they need a large turning circle. The articulated vehicles do not need as much of a turning circle but the trailer is long and can cause issues on turning. HIAB means the vehicle is fitted with a crane so that the container can be offloaded. See our Delivery and collection details here.
  • Overhanging trees: Our HIABs cannot offload underneath trees.
  • Overhead cables: HSE legislation states that it is not safe to offload underneath overhead cables. It could be fatal if the crane touches or comes extremely close to a cable. 
  • Underground cables: The same rules apply as for the overhead cables.
  • Manhole covers/Drains: Our vehicles are too heavy to park on manhole covers/drains. If the outriggers are positioned on drains, this will cause the vehicle to topple over.
  • Pathways: The HIAB vehicles require outriggers off to the side for stability when offloading the container. These outriggers can damage the surface of the pathway.
  • Perimeter walls: The crane on the vehicles can only lift over and away from the vehicle so far.
  • Ground surface: You need to ensure that the ground where the container is to be placed is absolutely level prior to delivery (read here for more details). The HIAB vehicles need a hardcore surface to drive over and offload from. They simply do not have the traction to drive out if they get stuck.
  • Road offload: The HIAB vehicles are not allowed to be on any highway when we are offloading a container. 
  • Adequate space: Your container needs sufficient space for the doors to open. The vehicle needs plenty of room for access and offloading. The vehicle needs at least 10ft of space on each side for the outriggers, which ensure stability at the point of offload.

The Versatility of Shipping Containers

  • Access your belongings with ease.
  • Containers are so versatile when it comes to storage and office space.
  • Containers are secure and durable, giving you peace of mind when it comes to protecting your goods.
  • They are watertight to keep the weather out and ventilated to reduce the chance of condensation, ensuring your goods are protected. We sell Absorpoles that will also reduce excess moisture in the container.
  • They are cost effective, because you don’t have to spend time and fuel to take goods offsite and then back onsite. 
  • You can hire or buy new (one trip) and second-hand containers, giving you flexibility.
  • If you move premises then you can take the container with you; however, we can only move empty containers.

Navigating Legal Requirements

Containers are “a temporary structure and as such can be moved with the right vehicles”. However, some councils feel that planning permission is necessary. 

Even if the council initially say you don’t need planning permission, sometimes they can then ask you to apply for retrospective planning permission, for example, if a neighbour starts to complain to the council.

We recommend you call your council to see what their view is on whether you need planning permission or not.

With regards to the offloading of a container, legally our vehicles are not allowed to offload from a highway. If you are requesting this, then you will need to obtain the necessary permission from your local highways department. It will be your responsibility to obtain this permission.

HSE legislation stipulates that our vehicles must have a clearance of 18m from the top of the crane height which equates to 28m from the ground. This applies to any angles away from the cables. The vehicle will certainly need to lift to this height at the time of offload, therefore, we will not offload underneath any cables.

Please ensure that these legal restrictions are adhered to, to avoid any potential issues and fines.

Sustainability and Eco-Friendliness

When using shipping containers you have a choice of buying new (one trip) or second hand. The second-hand containers are approx. 15 years old and have come to the end of their shipping life, but are perfect as a site store. This can extend their life by around another 15 years, which means they have been repurposed.

The new (one trip) containers are used for 1 shipment from China and they are sold as ‘New’ site stores. They will last in the region of 40 years for site storage.

All containers (new and used) are refurbished into many different facilities; for example, chemical stores for farms, storage for schools and councils, portable offices and snack shacks. This extends their life by adding new paint, insulation and other parts.

Keeping Your Container in Top Shape

We have prepared a list of jobs and care instructions that will keep your container lasting longer.

It’s always good to keep an eye on your container from time to time, ensuring that you keep up with the maintenance as and when required. This will ensure the life of the container is as long as possible.

Protecting Your Investment: Insurance and Liability

It is important to insure your container against any liabilities, accidents or theft. Although containers are secure, there can always be another way of illegal access.

We recommend you discuss your requirements with your insurers.

In conclusion, we recommend you do your research regarding the space you have, the legal issues and your storage/facility requirements.

Please call Jane, Matt and Clare with your questions and requirements on 0800 121 7388. We are here to assist you with your storage and facility solutions.

Chemical Stores and Avoiding Fines: A Breakdown

Jane on February 1, 2024

Farmers with chemical stores beware because a bombshell is shaking up the world of Agrochemicals and it comes in the form of increased regulatory scrutiny. This double-edged sword is showing a pivot toward greater safety protocols and compliant storage solutions. On the one hand, this ensures greater safety for our beloved planet Earth and its greenery, but on the other hand, the threat of substantial fines is looming on the horizon.

Recently, several farms have been in the spotlight for fines imposed due to non-compliance with chemical storage regulations. In layman’s terms, they didn’t put their chemicals where they were supposed to go. These storage regulations can range anywhere from using proper containers to temperature to chemical compatibility. While these penalties may seem harsh, they were the wake-up call the agrochemical industry may have needed.

Regulatory compliance in the United Kingdom is governed by various laws, regulations, and standards meant to ensure the safety of agricultural products, protect human health, safeguard the environment, and maintain the integrity of the food supply chain.

What Does Regulatory Compliance in the United Kingdom Involve?

  1. Pesticide Regulation
    Pesticides making their way into our fruits and vegetables can be disastrous, which is why the UK has the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA). The HSE assesses the safety and efficacy of pesticides, while DEFRA is responsible for implementing and developing the appropriate policy.

  2. Product Registration
    Your pesticides and fertilisers share one thing with your car: they all need to be registered. For your agrochemicals, though, you don’t go to the DVLA, you go to the Chemicals Regulation Division (CRD) of the HSE. It’s a bit of a tricky process, though, because it involves submitting comprehensive data on product safety, efficacy, and environmental impact.

  3. Biocide Regulation
    Biocides are the weapons of mass destruction in the agrochemical world, including disinfectants and preservatives. Like any deadly weapon that can take out the most fearsome of bacteria, biocides are regulated under the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) in the UK. Before any biocidal product can make its way to the market, it has to get authorisation from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

  4. Labelling and Packaging
    Just like you can’t have a bottle of ketchup without Heinz on the label, you can’t have agrochemical products without the proper labelling. It doesn’t end there, though, because this label must comply with regulatory requirements and standards, meaning it has to provide users with clear, essential information on proper use, handling, storage, and disposal.

  5. Environmental Protection
    Mother nature is in pain and we have to do all we can to protect her, including minimising the environmental effects of agrochemicals. Pesticides are one of the major causes of pollution, so we have to keep a lookout. This is done through regulations on certain substances, guidelines for application practices, and requirements for environmental risk assessments.

  6. Worker Safety
    We must protect our planet, but employers also have to protect their greatest assets: the workers. There are several regulations related to worker health and safety including providing appropriate training and personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensuring safe handling and use of agrochemical products.

  7. Quality Control
    The way quality control makes sure everything is as it should be in other industrial sectors ensures the consistency, efficacy, and purity of agrochemical products. Quality control has procedures like Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines and regular inspections by regulatory authorities.

  8. Data Reporting and Monitoring
    The agrochemical industry is a well-oiled machine due to submitting data on product safety, usage, and adverse effects to regulatory agencies for monitoring and evaluation purposes.

What Happens if I Don’t Comply with Regulatory Requirements?

Non-compliance with the UK’s regulatory requirements for the agrochemical industry makes you less of a cool outlaw, and more of a receiver of enforcement actions, including fines, product recalls, and restrictions on market access. This is why companies operating in this sector must prioritize compliance efforts to ensure the legality and safety of their products and operations.

There is an upside, however, because those who adapt quickly are poised to not only avoid fines but also enhance their reputation for safety and responsibility.

For more, call us on 0800 121 7388 or visit our Chemical Storage 4 Farmers website.

FAQ – Can you deliver my container over grass or a field?

Jane on April 27, 2023

The answer to this is simply: No.

Our vehicles are extremely heavy as they are fitted with a crane that is suitable to carry and lift an empty shipping container.

The 20ft containers are delivered on a vehicle known as an ‘8 Wheeler’ which weighs in the region of 24.25T (including the weight of an empty 20ft container) and 40ft containers are delivered on an ‘Artic vehicle’ which weighs in the region of 34T (including the weight of an empty 40ft container). They do not have 4,6 or 8 wheel drive fitted and simply do not have the traction to move over wet or muddy areas.

Sadly, we can’t rely on the good old British weather, we cannot commit to driving over grass, muddy areas and uneven ground.

If the vehicles are driven over this type of ground and subsequently get ‘stuck’ the cost of rescuing the vehicle can be exorbitant. The cost of this rescue will be down to the clients account.

For more information about delivery and collection of a container, please follow this link.

If you are unsure of your site, then please do email us photos and a drawing of your site so we can double check with our transport guys.

Billie Box is exhibiting at Saltex Nov-22

Jane on September 2, 2022

Billie Box will be attending Saltex 22 at the NEC, stand number J184. The team will be on hand to discuss your storage and container conversion requirements.

Billie Box has been selling and renting shipping containers for over 10 years. Jane Billing started up the company in 2012. Matt Boyle (Jane’s partner) joined Jane in 2016 and Clare Hazelwood (Jane’s sister) joined the company early 2022. Clare joined the company to expand the service by offering Container conversions.

Jane, Matt and Clare have over 55 years of combined knowledge.

Jane and the team pride themselves on their friendly, knowledgeable and professional service.

Billie Box offers the following:

Why not put Billie Box to the test and call us on 0800 121 7388 with your required specification or visit www.billiebox.co.uk.

Billie Box can give you professional advice on your storage and conversion requirements. Visit Billie Box stand no. J184 at SALTEX

Saltex

Renting vs Buying Container Storage

Jane on January 3, 2020

If you require extra storage space, you can easily solve this problem by renting or buying a shipping container. The processes of renting and buying container storage offer different benefits depending on your requirements. If you’re wondering whether you should rent or buy your container, read on to find out which option is best suited to you.

Reasons for renting a shipping container

Shipping container hire for both personal and commercial use is ideal for a temporary storage solution. You may wish to rent a container if you are:

  • Hosting a short-term event such as a festival, sporting event, market, etc.
  • Managing a construction site and want to store equipment and materials
  • Renovating your home and want to keep personal belongings safe and accessible
  • A retailer requiring seasonal storage
  • A farmer requiring a grain store during harvesting

There are, of course, many other reasons why you might need to hire a shipping container for storage, but these are just a few common scenarios.

Reasons for buying a shipping container

If you require longer term or permanent use, buying a shipping container will likely be the best option for you. You might choose to buy a container if you are:

  • A farmer in need of chemical storage
  • A private individual or business looking to set up an office in your garden or a commercial site
  • A school in need of an extra classroom, PE changing rooms or outdoor equipment storage
  • A hospital requiring a staff room, canteen or storage for medical equipment
  • Shipping goods overseas

Again, there are many more reasons for purchasing a shipping container.

The price of renting or buying a shipping container

Price might be the most important factor for you to consider when deciding whether you should rent or buy a shipping container. 

Buying a shipping container will have a high initial cost, but the benefits will be that you own the container outright, can use it for as long as you need, and can possibly sell it when you no longer need it. Containers are very sturdy structures made with high quality material, so they can last years without any considerable decrease in resale value. Take a look at our guides for what you need to look for when buying a second hand or a new container. 

Renting a shipping container may be more cost effective if you only need it for a short amount of time. Container suppliers usually have a weekly hire cost, and you will likely need to pay for delivery and removal. Read our guide to renting a container, which includes our pricing information.

Shipping container modifications

All of our rented containers come fitted with a lock box for security purposes; this houses a padlock (which can be purchased through us if needed) and is specially designed to deter bolt croppers. Each container is also watertight and this is checked prior to release to ensure that you receive a high quality container for your rental period. Accessories – such as Absorpoles to absorb moisture – are available with your rental and the price for these items is available on request.

If you require further modifications, however, this may mean buying a container. We can convert containers for use as chemical stores, complete with bunded floors, drainage sumps and warning signs; mobile offices with insulation and heating, lockable window shutters, and lighting; and canteens with counters and a sink. All of these options are available with container purchases.

Should I rent or buy a shipping container?

If you’re still struggling to decide whether you should rent or buy a container, just give us a call on 0800 121 7388 and we can help you make an informed decision!

How to keep your agricultural chemical storage in line with 2019 health and safety laws

Jane on March 20, 2019

In 2019, HSE and the UK Government are tightening legislation surrounding health and safety on farms. This is due to new figures showing that 33 deaths occurred on farms in the UK between 2017 and 2018, with some (if not all) being preventable by following proper health and safety measures. Furthermore, the research conducted by HSE shows that other types of workplaces vastly outperform farms when it comes to health and safety. Agricultural workplace deaths are a staggering 18 times higher than the national industry average.

With this in mind, it’s important to check that all aspects of your farm comply with the current laws, including your chemical storage.  Following these laws is vitally important to protect you, your employees and the public from death or injury. But also, if you are found to be in breach of the law, you could be liable for a hefty fine or even face the closure of your farm following inspections likely to take place this year.

The inspections, promised by the Government in 2018, will encompass all aspects of farming, from procedures to equipment. Chemical storage will be one of the items on the checklist, so it is up to you to ensure that your storage facilities meet the HSE and BASIS requirements.

There are many different types of chemicals used in conventional farming, including fertilisers, pesticides, herbicides and more. Accidents involving chemicals can range from a spillage which could leak into the environment or cause physical harm to workers, to a fire which could spread if not contained. Appropriate storage can help to prevent these situations.

Chemical storage containers for farmers


If you feel that your current method of chemical storage may be inadequate, now is the time to update your facilities. However, you don’t need to feel daunted at this prospect; correct chemical storage is easy to achieve and most spacial requirements can be met in one go
with converted shipping containers.

At Billie Box, we have many years’ experience converting shipping containers for use by agricultural businesses. Our converted containers meet the BASIS criteria for chemical stores and are available in a range of sizes to suit your needs.

Why choose a shipping container for chemical storage? Shipping containers are by nature sturdy and secure. With billions of pounds of goods transported in shipping containers around the world each year, integrity and security is a priority. Containers must be weatherproof and secure against thieves from the offset, making them ideal storage facilities for chemicals on a farm.

One of the main features of our converted containers, which ticks a vital box on the health and safety list, is the protection against leakages. Shipping containers come to us with wooden floors, which we then overlay or replace with steel as it is leak-proof. Depending on
the amount and nature of chemicals you need to store, we can use a steel checkerplate floor or a raised mesh floor with drainage sump for added protection against leakages. Steel bunds are fitted as standard during conversion, which stop chemicals leaking out of the entrance of the container up to 110% or 185% (depending on your capacity requirements).

Made with fire resistant materials, our chemical storage containers help to prevent against the spread of fire to your chemicals. In the event of a fire, contact with extremely flammable chemicals can be disastrous, and an event such as this could result in injury, death or loss of
property, stock or equipment. Our converted containers are constructed of corten steel and coated in marine paint, which expands the life of the steel and therefore helps retain its fire resistance.

As expected of any chemical storage facility, our containers feature suitable access and exits. In the event of a fire, leak or any other dangerous situation, it is important for any personnel to be able to evacuate the container easily, so we can provide access points
suitable to the number of workers dealing with chemicals on your farm. Likewise, in emergencies such as these, the container’s ventilation will prevent the build up and inhalation of chemical or smoke fumes.

While it is essential to ensure that all areas of your agricultural business are compliant with current health and safety laws, we hope that this blog post has given you some insight into the way chemicals should be stored in order to avoid accidents. If your chemical storage needs updating, visit this page to find out more information and see the size options available to you.

Call Jane or Matt today to see what Billie Box can do for you: T: 0800 121 7388

Could you develop your Suffolk or Norfolk business with a Grant?

Jane on October 17, 2018

NewAngliaGrowthHub are offering various grants to small to medium size businesses in Suffolk and Norfolk.

Are you…

  • Planning to grow or expand your business?
  • Looking to cut costs or improve efficiency?
  • Seeking to increase production or sales?
  • Launching a new product?

If the answer is yes to any of these questions above, you could be eligible for a grant and applications can be approved within days.

As part of these plans to expand, do you need to buy?

If the answer is yes to any of these questions above, then call us today for prices, so you can add it to your grant/funding application.

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Office container

Stacks of 20ft containers, self storage site, self store

  • Do you have a piece of redundant land that would benefit placing a few containers on? You could offer secure storage space to the public or local businesses.
  • Do you have too much stock and nowhere to store it securely? Buy a shipping container.
  • Do you need to store your chemicals away safely and securely and can’t find the money to pay for the full cost of a chemical store?
  • Are you employing more staff and can’t afford to rent a massive building? Well, consider housing your staff in a portable secure office fitted with insulation, heating, lighting, windows with lockable shutters and a personnel door.

We can assist with your shipping container requirements.

Call us today for a container quotation T: 0800 121 7388

Call NewAngliaGrowthHub T: 0300 333 6536 or visit www.newangliagrowthhub.co.uk

Billie Box & Chemical Storage 4 Farmers were showing at Cereals 2018

Jane on July 16, 2018

Billie Box offers new or used 10ft or 20ft secure chemical and pesticide stores for sale.  

From their headquarters in Suffolk they also offer new and used 20ft and 40ft secure shipping containers for sale or hire. Additionally they supply new 20ft secure portable offices for sale, with delivery around the UK.

Billie Box exhibited their Chemical Stores at Cereals 2016 and 2017 and enjoyed a great deal of interest from attendees. So deciding to exhibit at Cereals 2018 was an easy decision to make, as Jane Billing of Billie Box explains,

“The last 2 years at Cereals has been really good. We met many farmers and associates within the Agricultural industry, many of whom were new to us, but it was also good to catch up with long term customers. This year at the Cereals exhibition there was a particularly high level of interest in our Chemical Storage Containers. This year, more so than in previous years, visitors to our stand were interested in discussing the other uses our shipping containers can be put to. Cereals has always been a special event for Billie Box, and we would like to thank everyone who visited our stand. We are especially grateful for all the welcome comments, enquiries, chats and orders we received at the show.”

Billie Box doesn’t get out of the office much and when they do it is always good to meet their existing clients as well as new ones. Billie Box have been next door to the BASIS stand for the last 3 years, an organisation who share common ground with Billie Box. BASIS are committed to ensuring chemical or pesticide stores meet with the strict HSE requirements.

Billie Box are proud to have strengthened their relationship with South Staffordshire water, who are keen to encourage farmers in the Blithe Catchment area to keep the water courses free from chemicals. South Staffordshire water will be offering a funding scheme in October 2018 for many products, including Pesticide or Chemical stores. 

Billie Box will be exhibiting at LAMMA19 on 8th & 9th January 2019. If you have any questions about Chemical Storage containers, mobile offices, storage units (or any other aspect of shipping container usage) please visit their stand. Jane and Matt will be delighted to help you explore using shipping containers to not only solve chemical storage issues on your farm, but also how shipping containers can be used to boost farm profits.

Cereals is not the only event where Billie Box have benefited from a strong presence. LAMMA18 and Agri-Expo18 (despite the bad weather) were equally beneficial for Billie Box. Any opportunity to find out more about the needs and challenges facing British Farmers is beneficial.

Jane Billing, Managing Director of Billie Box, explains, “We know that the Farmers of the UK are under extreme pressure to get their Chemical and Pesticide stores up to the required specification. Matt and I really appreciate all the visitors taking time out to view our products.”

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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