We will be at Suffolk Show 2016 on Wednesday, 1st and Thursday, 2nd June on STAND no. 894 (Eleventh Avenue)
894 is east of the Trinity Ring near to the Foxhall Blue Car park and the Bucklesham Red car park. Eleventh avenue just off Flower show avenue.
We welcome you all to view our secure #shippingcontainers for storage perfect for practically any business or private use, we will have a (New, one trip from China) 20ft steel storage container. Also on show we will have our #ChemicalStorage containers. Our chemical stores are mostly for the Farming community but could be used for many other industries such as the Printing industry, Garages, Garden nurseries, Universities, schools, colleges and many more.
Do come along and see our shipping containers, chemical stores and accessories on show at the Suffolk Show 2016.
Here’s how to get tickets, click on Suffolk show icon below:
As well as the #shippingcontainers and #chemicalstores #containeraccessories on show, we will have a free ‘bag for life’ with a gift. Please do drop by and claim your free bag and gift.
We will also have special offers on our containers, so why not bag a bargain?
Here are some photos from 2015
The Suffolk show is regarded as one of the finest county shows in the country. Held at Trinity Park, Ipswich, the show attracts on average 86,000 visitors, 800 trade stands and 3000 livestock and equine entries from across the country.
The Suffolk show is renowned as an all-round great day out, packed with World class displays in the grand ring, a full equine and livestock programme, fantastic shopping from a dazzling array of trade stands, craft marquees, art exhibition and food hall combined with all the traditions of a county show.
Billie Box has for the last 3 years, been actively fundraising for many charities. In 2013, they raised over £2,000 for Cancer Campaign in Suffolk by way of a Grand draw. In 2014, they raised over £4,500 for Cancer Campaign in Suffolk by way of the first Billie Box Ball. In 2015, Jane and her sister-in-law cycled from London to Paris in aid of the St. Elizabeth Hospice, Ipswich, they raised over £8,000.
That is a total so far of over £14,500 for charity 🙂
On 30th April 2016, Jane & Steph held the 2nd Billie Box Ball at Ufford Park, Woodbridge in aid of Clic Sargent (Cancer support for the young). Jane and her team raised over £4,000 for this great charity.
Clic Sargent is a Nationwide charity that offers cancer support to young people 16-24 years old, children (under 13’s), their parents and professionals, teachers and nurses. It is such a great charity and really needs to be supported by those that do not use their services.
Cancer is close to Jane’s heart, with losing her Mother, step Grandmother, Father in law and friends to it. Jane said that she was so glad to be able to help support this fantastic charity by fundraising.
New telephone number is 01473 557409
Many thanks to our supporters and sponsors.
Watch this space for more information.
Call us today on 0800 121 7388 to get a Booking form and book your tickets today, to avoid disappointment. It’s going to be a great night out.
About Jane Billing Jane Billing has over 30 years’ experience 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, Billie Box Ltd has sold well over 1500 new and used containers.
When it comes to container padlocks, Billie Box supplies the ideal solution that fits perfectly into shipping container lock boxes. A hardened steel container stronghold padlock, it measures H:8cm x W:6.5cm x D:2.cm and has a shackle diameter of 1cm. With a 1.5cm space between the shackle and the body of the lock, this tried-and-tested solution provides all of the required security and is very easy to use. Complete with anti-bump and anti-pick capabilities, you can lock up and leave your container with every assurance that your belongings are fully secure.
An industry standard product, the Squire WS75 has earned a leading reputation for its extreme resistance, unrivalled security and anti-corrosion technology. Manufactured by a market leading lock maker, this particular model has earned acclaim for its resistance to both the weather and attacks. Using a six pin tumbler lock, the container padlock has a dependable anti-drill protection to provide comprehensive protection.
Graded as a CEN 4 container lock, the Squire WS75 is regarded as a “high security” solution by the Central European Norm, a grading system devised to measure the integrity of locks. Such a high score on this recognised grading scale ultimately establishes trust in the product.
For convenience, buyers are provided with three numbered keys that use our unique numbering system. This allows multiple users to safely access the container on their own terms without having to coordinate with a principal key holder. Placing a great deal of confidence in this product, Squire offers a ten year manufacturer’s guarantee on our container padlocks.
We only ship our container padlocks to buyers in the United Kingdom and all listed costs include 20% VAT. If you have any further questions, get in touch with the team at Billie Box today. We’ll be happy to discuss all of your requirements and provide all the advice you require to make an informed choice about your shipping containers and container padlocks.
Shipping container padlock FAQs
What is a lock box?
This is a steel housing for a padlock, whereby there is an ‘Eye’ welded to the first door and a ‘box’ welded to the second of the double doors. The ‘box’ closes over the ‘Eye’ and allows a padlock to be fitted inside the casing, which deters bolt croppers from gaining access to the padlock.
What sort of padlock do I use to lock my container?
We recommend a padlock that fits inside the lockbox, we supply a hardened steel padlock that is anti-bump and anti-pick and fits inside the lockbox where it cannot be chopped off with a set of bolt croppers.
How does the shipping container locking system work?
We either supply a lockbox which is fitted here in the UK or on the new units factory fitted. When the padlock is placed inside the lockbox it cannot be accessed by bolt croppers.
Sea containers (also known as ‘shipping containers‘) are popular outside of the world of shipping and freight forwarding for many reasons; these strong, secure metal boxes have become extremely popular not only because of their strength, but also because of their durability. Containers are also available in a variety of sizes.
You have probably seen sea containers being re-purposed as secure storage units, sheds and garages, and even chemical stores, but in reality these are only a handful of examples of the many functions these popular steel boxes can perform.
What makes sea containers such a good investment? Sea containers are designed to last a very long time indeed. When in use by the shipping industry containers are exposed to the elements in an extreme way. To survive the persistent attack of salt water and extremes of temperature sea containers are constructed using high tensile ‘Corten’ steel. Corten is an ‘Atmospheric Corrosion Resistant Steel’.
One of the qualities of Corten steel that makes it so robust is the material’s ability to retain integrity if damaged. If a Corten steel container is damaged to the extent that a hole is made, the elements are unable to get inside the fabric of the metal. This means that should a hole occur then rust is unable to spread, so the structural integrity and security of the container is not compromised. Because Corten steel remains stable under this type of stress it is easily repairable. Shipping containers are simple to repair by simple welding or patching.
Sea containers are designed from the ground up with longevity, sustainability and security as core features.
If you’re reading this and thinking ‘but I’ve seen rusty containers’ then you’re correct. Partially. When rust is seen on the exterior of shipping containers is only a very thin layer, usually throughout the paintwork, and does not affect the Corten itself.
Example of a Second hand sea container (approx. 12 years old)Example of a New (once used) sea container
Ensuring our second-hand sea containers represent excellent value for money
We calculate the value of second-hand sea containers based on the age of the container being sold, the overall condition and availability. The price of new shipping containers is based on the US dollar, Chinese labour rate and material costs.
Billie Box containers represent not only great value for money, but are also a good long-term investment. Contact us to find out more.
When you buy a shipping container for storage, you need to ensure it is sitting level.
Here are the exact dimensions for each container. Just to highlight a 20ft container is not actually 20ft long.
Checklist for how to level a shipping container
1. You need to ensure that the container is level, otherwise it will be difficult to open and shut the doors. It is just like hanging a window or door in a house, if the door or window frame is not straight then the door will not hang properly.
2. The container sits on its corners.
3. The floor or crossmembers on the underside do not touch the ground.
4. There are 4 corner castings and they are 7in square each.
5. Each corner casting must be level with the other 3 corner castings.
6. Ideal levelling materials are wood, concrete blocks, or metal.
7. Patio slabs will NOT be suitable as they can often break up when the container is positioned.
8. You will need to prepare the area before our driver arrives. However, the driver will ensure the container doors open and shut prior to his departure.
9. Sometimes, the container can lose its levelness after the driver has gone and this can be because the ground has moved, for example, if it is a grassy or muddy area. Tarmac can also prove a problem (as it is not as solid as concrete).
10. Another reason why the container can become un-level is because you have loaded your goods all at one end or to the side and perhaps your wood, metal or concrete blocks are not solid enough. You need to ensure that your goods/cargo are as evenly spread out as possible.
If you need further information on how to level a shipping container, please do call Jane on 01473 557409 or Get a quote here.
About Jane Billing
Jane Billing has over 35 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 3000 new and used containers.
This shows that wholesale, retail, accommodation, food outlets, agriculture, forestry and fishing businesses need secure storage containers, just like the ones we selland hire. The more your stock and belongings are locked up, the more likely you will not become part of these statistics.
Business crimes can be reduced, by taking the correct measurements in order to deter those criminals.
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.
Billie Box pride themselves on their Customer Service.
In order to achieve this they keep their customers informed at all stages of the sales process – from the information given by our expert Jane Billing about the condition of the container, the deliverydetails and container care, to processing the orders in a timely fashion and organising the delivery without delay. This means that Billie Box’s customers know exactly where they stand at all stages of the experience.
We all lead busy lives and Billie Box’s customers are no exception. Billie Box wants to make their customers’ lives easier and the way they do this is to lead them through the sales process with ease.
Making customer service key to their organisation is paramount.
This ensures customer loyalty, business success and most importantly, a more fulfilling and meaningful experience for all.
Please see Billie Box’s reviews, written by their customers: Customer comments. This clearly indicates that Billie Box is offering the best customer service they possibly can.
Picture Paul Nixon: Paul Nixon Photography T: 01473 430707
Jane Billing of Billie Box has a huge amount of knowledge about the shipping container industry and as such can assist you with your container requirements.
Please do call us for more information on our services on T: 0800 121 7388 or 01473 557409
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.
Billie Box has been showing at the Suffolk for the last 2 years, so this will be our 3rd appearance. We have moved to a different area within the ground. We are lucky enough to secure a pitch in the ‘Agriculture’ area, so we are looking forward to meeting the many farmers that enjoy the show. Stand number: 47.
Farmers are under more pressure from the Health and Safety exec to store their chemicals safely and securely, so we are looking forward to showing our visitors the benefits of these units.
The 20ft shipping container is a great idea for many uses, mainly for storage.
We will also be showing our many accessories that might be of interest, such as:
Jane, Steph and Tori are looking forward to meeting you at the Suffolk Show and discussing your chemical storage or general storage requirements.
Darren Pack of Eastern Structures will also be on our stand to show his Hi ab truck and advise on transportation of containers.
Also why not come and have a chat about how Billie Box can make you a star sponsor to help fundraise for the St Elizabeth Hospice, Ipswich?
Supporting St. Elizabeth Hospice
Call T: 0800 121 7388 for further information.
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.
In some circumstances, shipping containers can suffer from condensation. Shipping containers are particularly prone to condensation when situated in the open, where they might be subjected to the warmth of the sunshine during the day, and the cold of the elements during the night. Most condensation forms near the interior ceiling of shipping containers and can cause damage to whatever is being stored inside the container.
Absorpoles are the answer to the problem of excess moisture in shipping containers. They absorb moisture and turn it into a harmless saline solution.
Absorpole Installation Instructions
The Absorpole permanently removes moisture (condensation) from the air via 1.3 kg of Calcium Chloride salt in the upper part of the Absorpole (the absorber). The salt attracts moisture in the air and forms a saline solution (the brine) that drips down and is collected in the lower part of the Absorpole (the container).
BEFORE INSTALLING ABSORPOLE Seal all air vents in the shipping container or storagecontainer. ACTIVATE THE ABSORPOLE
1. Pull out the absorber from the container by pulling the hook.
2. Remove the double pin that is attached next to the hook.
3. Align the two holes of the absorber and the container
4. Push the double pin through the holes from the back of the Absorpole – ALL THE WAY. 5. Pull out the Absorber again to ensure that the double pin is securely locked.
INSTALLING THE ABSORPOLE 1. Place the hook over a bar or loop near the ceiling and pull down until the hook snaps into position. 2. Push the Absorpole into the wall corrugation.
SAFETY The Calcium Chloride brine is non-toxic and non-corrosive. It is similar to very salty seawater and may cause same irritation on skin and in eyes if they are exposed for a period of time. If your skin or eyes get in contact with the brine rinse the exposed areas thoroughly with fresh water.
DISPOSAL The Absorpole is recyclable and environmentally friendly. It is made only from PE/PP type plastic and contains no metal parts. Each part of the pole is appropriately marked for optimum recycling. Any unused Calcium Chloride can be dissolved by soaking the poles in fresh water. The brine may be poured away without causing environmental harm.
Additional Absorpole information
Weight 1.6 kg / 3.5 lb H 1190mm / W 116mm / D 34mm Working Temp. -20 C to 90 C H 46.8 in. / W 4.5 in. / D 1.3 in. -4 F to 149 F Up to 2 Litre. Brine 1.2 kg / 2.6 lbs Calcium Chloride.
Absorpole is based on the proven ability of calcium chloride to aggressively remove moisture from the air. Absorpole is easy to use and is designed to hang within the corrugated recess of the container wall. Its flush fitting means minimal space is occupied and accidental damage from forklifts during stuffing and un-stuffing is avoided.
How Absorpole works Absorpole is activated once it is pulled out of its container. The calcium chloride, at the top of the pole, immediately starts to absorb moisture from the surrounding air. The desiccant material gradually dissolves into brine which is captured in a collector. Once captured, the moisture will not re-evaporate into the air.
Performance The absorption characteristics of calcium chloride provide Absorpole with a superior absorption capacity, even at low humidity levels, and the ability to effectively protect cargo throughout the entire voyage.
Typical applications:
Capital products
Textiles and leather
Wood and paper products
Plastics, glass and metals
Electronics and machinery
Automotive parts
Absorpole Technical specification
Weight 1.4 kg/3.5 lb
Size H 1190 mm/W 116 mm/D 34 mm H 46.8 in/W 4.5 in/D 1.3 in
Working temperature: –20° C to 80°C – 4° F to 149°F
Collection capacity up to 2 litres
Absorbent 1.2 kg/2.6 lb calcium chloride
Pallet quantity 230 units
Units needed Generally, 2 poles are required for 8-foot or 10-foot container 4 poles are required for 20-foot container and 6 poles for 40-foot containers. The number may vary depending on the length of the storage and voyage, the range of temperatures encountered and the type of cargo protected.
Disposal Absorpole is made only of PE/PP plastics and salt, which are non-toxic and recyclable. Absorpole is a one-time product and can be disposed of with regular waste.
Absorpole conclusion?
Easy to install and remove
Robust and durable design
High absorbance – fewer poles needed
Cost effective
Long lasting, protects throughout the entire voyage
No loss of load space
Environmentally friendly, no toxic materials
Shipping container condensation FAQs
How to stop shipping container condensation
Absorpoles help a great deal. But a certain amount of condensation is inevitable inside of a shipping container. There are, however, certain measures you can take to minimise the amount of condensation. Namely, you’ll want to select the correct kind of wooden pallets, apply desiccants and dehumidifiers (or any other products that absorb moisture from the air), and ensure that both insulation and ventilation are properly optimised. More information…
Why does my container suffer from condensation?
Do not put wet goods inside the container. Many second-hand containers are steam cleaned pretty much every time a shipping container goes into a depot, although they are dried out before re-use, over many years the floor can absorb the moisture.
What can I do to get rid of condensation in my container?
You can buy Absorpoles which reduces the level of condensation and protects your goods.
We offer 24/7 Site storage by way of a shipping container delivered to your site.
We all know that theft is on the increase and that we need to lock up our belongings, but maybe some of us don’t know how to do this, securely. We all secure our house to protect our possessions against unwanted visitors, but what about the products, stock or valuables stored outside of our four walls? Business crime is particularly rife, as often businesses are left unattended during the evenings and weekends, making the business more vulnerable.
Billie Box has a solution…. We offer many sizes of secure steel storage containers, delivered to your door. Sizes range from 8ft, 10ft, 20ftand 40ftlong, newor second hand, for saleor rent. These shipping containers are manufactured from corten steel (high tensile steel) and when fitted with a lock box and padlock it makes it difficult to gain unlawful entry. Our padlocks are made of hardened steel they come with 3 numbered keys or 2 non numbered keys. Perfect as a 24/7 storage facility.
You can purchase many accessoriesto ensure peace of mind. Many of you might worry about condensation, well you can buy ‘Absorpoles’ (tube of silica gel) to absorb any excess moisture.
So speak to Billie Box on 0800 121 7388 about the options a 24/7 storage container can give you and tidy up outside your building while securing your possessions.
Remember: Prevention is better than cure…
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