Sectors and Common Container Applications

Discover the wide range of uses and applications of our containers and modular buildings across a broad range of business sectors.

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Is a Container Right For You?

S Jones Containers supplies storage and shipping containers for hire, sale and conversion to a wide variety of business sectors for a wide variety of different uses.

We are also a trading partner of Containex, through which we sell our modular buildings.

To find the right solution for you, simply select a business sector from the list below to see how our customers use their shipping or storage containers.

Business Sectors and Typical Uses

Education

Modular classrooms and secure shipping containers for secure outdoor storage.

Retail

Storage solutions for major and independent retailers.

Agricultural

Weatherproof containers for equipment and grain storage.

Military

ISO-grade storage containers and enclosures for military and defence applications.

Sports

Storage and mobile changing rooms for sport clubs and leisure centres.

Transport and Shipping

Secure containers for sale and hire to the transport and shipping industries.

Healthcare

Standard and bespoke container solutions for the NHS and healthcare sector.

Energy

Shipping containers, enclosures and modular buildings for energy, oil and gas companies.

Local Government

New, used and bespoke shipping containers for community projects and initiatives.

Private Sector

Secure storage containers to hire and buy for private and personal use.

Waste Disposal

Containers for purchase and hire for the water, waste disposal and sewerage industries.

See why 98% of our customers recommend us!

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Steve – Review

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The Team on the desk were very helpful & Unit was in good condition.

Steve – 5th Aug 2020

Sue – Review

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Quick and Easy to get our hire container delivered

Sue – 4th Aug 2020

Edward – Review

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Ordered 2 x 20ft containers, they arrived in exactly 2 weeks as had to wait for anti-condensation coating to be applied. I was disappointed the paint used on the lock box modification does not match the green of the container but thats a minor point. The delivery guy was great.

Edward – 4th Aug 2020