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

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Education

Modular classrooms and secure shipping containers for secure outdoor storage.

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Retail

Storage solutions for major and independent retailers.

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Agricultural

Weatherproof containers for equipment and grain storage.

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Military

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

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Sports

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

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Transport and Shipping

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

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Healthcare

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

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Energy

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

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Local Government

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

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Private Sector

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

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Waste Disposal

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

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Marketing & Communications

Exhibition and branding opportunities

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Solicitors, Consultancies and Accountants

From archiving to document storage, we have a lot of experience in this field

See why 98% of our customers recommend us!

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John – Review

#10247616

very knowledgeable, helpful & friendly team. Delivered on time & to the correct specification. Thank you.

John – 20th Nov 2020

Ian – Review

#10235119

Very easy process from start to finish would highly recommend

Ian – 19th Nov 2020

Dave – Review

#10223900

Very helpful and polite. Delivery was seamless and the containers are in good condition

Dave – 18th Nov 2020