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From standard container solutions to expert conversions, modifications, repairs and modular buildings – S Jones covers it all. We also provide industry-leading services for self-storage operators. Explore what’s possible by choosing a service on the left.
Shipping Containers for Sale
From small to large-scale storage, find the ideal shipping container to suit your needs at a competitive price.
Shipping Containers for Hire
Discover our huge range of storage containers for hire, plus welfare and workspace units that provide quick and easy site solutions.
Specialist Container Conversions
We’re a trusted provider of standard and bespoke container conversions, designed for industrial, commercial, and specialist applications.
Modular Buildings
Engineered for fast installation and long-term performance, our modular buildings provide flexible space solutions for every sector.
Shipping Container Modifications
From insulation to electrics and security upgrades, we provide tailored container modifications that transform standard units into practical, high-performance spaces.
Shipping Container Repairs
On-site container repairs and restoration that reduce downtime and save you money.
Standard Container Conversions
Discover our range of ready-made offices, chemical stores and topper containers - professionally converted, and available for rapid turnaround.
StoragePro
Container sales paired with expert support give you everything you need to start or grow a successful self storage site. Explore our Core, Plus and Ultimate packages and scale with confidence.
Shipping Container Finance
Take advantage of flexible finance options for bulk orders through Approved Business Finance. Your streamlined, stress-free purchase is only a click away.
When Colas UK needed a practical way to store Instarmac for its highway maintenance operations in Birmingham, it turned to S Jones Containers for a bespoke storage solution. Four modified shipping containers were supplied, providing secure, temperature-controlled storage for the material and helping to ensure it remained ready for use when needed.
Colas UK is a leading infrastructure contractor responsible for maintaining and improving key elements of the UK’s national infrastructure, including major highways and road networks.
As part of its highway maintenance operations, the company uses Instarmac, a specialist material designed to quickly and effectively repair potholes on national highways, helping to keep roads safe and operational.
While Instarmac is highly effective for road repairs, it must be stored within a suitable temperature range to remain usable. Exposure to colder conditions can render the product unusable, resulting in unnecessary waste.
Colas UK required a storage solution that would protect the material from the elements while providing secure and convenient access for maintenance teams. The project also involved delivering the containers to a restricted location beneath a motorway flyover, creating an additional logistical challenge.
Following discussions with the Colas UK team, four shipping containers were modified to meet the project’s storage requirements.
The modifications included louvres, full side access personnel doors to improve organisation and storage efficiency, repainting the containers in dark blue, and the installation of electrics with heaters to help maintain suitable storage conditions for Instarmac.
Once complete, the containers were delivered and positioned beneath the motorway flyover. Careful coordination between our team and haulage partners ensured the installation was completed within the required timescales despite the challenging site conditions.
The containers have been in operation since March 2024, providing Colas UK with a dedicated storage solution for Instarmac and helping to prevent product waste. Glen Wills, Head of Sales at S Jones Containers, said:
“These containers were designed around Colas UK’s specific requirements, providing secure storage and temperature control for an important highway maintenance product. The delivery location added another layer of complexity to the project, but through careful planning, we were able to successfully position the containers exactly where they were needed. It’s rewarding to see a bespoke solution playing a small part in supporting the maintenance of our road network.”
Whether you need a standard storage container or a fully customised solution, our team can help. From secure storage and temperature-controlled environments to bespoke modifications tailored to your operational requirements, we design and supply containers for a wide range of industries across Great Britain.
Explore our container sales and container modifications services, or speak to our team about your project.
