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Chatterbox #15: Become a Master in Self Storage
With years of industry experience, Anthony Adams from Engage Management Services shares his expert advice on how to run a successful self storage business.
Cleveland Containers Returns for Farm Business Innovation 2024
We’re back as event sponsors and keynote theatre sponsors for this year’s FBI show, which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham in November.
Chatterbox #14: Incorporating Sustainability into Self Storage
Do you want to make your storage site more sustainable? Ben Holmes from Attic Self Storage’s advice will help.
Chatterbox #13: AI and Innovation in Storage
Martin Wild from Kinnovis discusses the features and advantages of his company’s AI powered software for the self storage industry.
How to Gain Planning Permission for a Self Storage Site
Learn how to obtain the necessary planning permission for your self storage site with these essential tips.
Insights from the Self Storage Association UK Annual Industry Report 2024
Discover the challenges facing the self storage industry, common trends, and how the cost of living crisis has affected the market and consumer opinion.
Chatterbox #12: How Squab Provide More Than Simple Storage
Emma Banks from Squab Group discusses how the self storage company has diversified to offer other business solutions.
Storers’ Den Champion Announced at Live Event
We are delighted to reveal the worthy winner of our exclusive event for new self storage operators.
Chatterbox #11: Planning Permission for Self Storage
If you want to know more about gaining planning permission for your container self storage site, Emily Temple from ET Planning has got you covered!
Chatterbox #10: The Power of PPC
Laura Moxham from YBA PPC discusses how Google Ads can be an effective advertising tool for self storage businesses.
Transform Idle Land into Revenue with Self Storage
Reap the benefits of turning unused land into an additional income stream by operating a hands-free remotely-managed self storage business.
Finalists Revealed for Storers' Den
The shortlist of self storage operators competing to win over £50,000 of business support has been selected by the dragons.
Chatterbox #9: Automate Your Storage Business
Gavin Shields returns to Chatterbox to discuss how Stora can reduce admin time and improve operations for self storage businesses.
Cleveland Containers to Host Webinar with Farmers Weekly
We’ve partnered with Farmers Weekly to present an exclusive webinar with Stora on unlocking land potential for self storage revenue.
Chatterbox #8: Member Perks of the SSA UK
What are the benefits of being a member? Helen from the Self Storage Association UK gives us the lowdown in just 15 minutes.
Chatterbox #7: Ant from DSOC on Security Innovation
We were joined by DSOC Sales Manager, Ant Hebblethwaite, to discuss the importance of site security and remote CCTV monitoring in self storage.
Storers’ Den: Win a Self Storage Support Package Worth Thousands
Various SSA UK suppliers are uniting to offer the ultimate prize for self storage entrepreneurs in what’s set to be an exciting live event.
Chatterbox #6: Skip Hire to Storage with Tim Ankers
Tim from The Waste Group joined us to discuss his venture into the container storage market and how he runs his skip hire business alongside his storage sites.
Chatterbox #5: Site Expansion with Mark Prince from Storebox
Learn how to successfully expand your self storage business from someone who’s been there and done it - Mark Prince from national storage company Storebox.
Chatterbox #4: Katie Garfoot on Elevating Site Efficiency in Self Storage
We were delighted to host Katie Garfoot, area manager of Store More Self Storage to discuss her career in self storage and what it takes to manage a high performing, high occupancy site.
Record-breaking Year at Farm Business Innovation
We had an incredible time at this year's show, with a record number of enquiries from visitors aiming to transform their unused land into a profitable self storage business.
Chatterbox #3: Len Scott on Diversifying Farmland into Self Storage
We welcomed Len Scott, owner of Scotts for Storage to discuss his success in diversifying his farm land into a thriving self storage business.
Chatterbox #2: Stora’s Gavin Shields on Remote Management
We welcomed Gavin Shields, CEO of the self storage software tool Stora, to discuss his career in the industry and the benefits of remote management systems.
Shipping Containers: Ideal Dry, Secure, and Safe Storage For Businesses.
In recent years, shipping containers gained popularity as ideal business storage. Discover their advantages in this post.
Cleveland Containers are back at Farm Business Innovation!
Attend our talk to find out how you can diversify your land and start a self storage business in just a few steps or visit our stand to speak to our team of experts.
Chatterbox #1: Noor Rashid from iBOXED on BOX+
We were delighted to welcome Noor from iBOXED as our first ever podcast guest to chat about BOX+ and his venture into the self storage market.
Chatterbox Podcast Launches for BOX+
As part of our BOX+ service for self storage operators, Chatterbox welcomes guests who have been successful in the industry to share their stories.
Insights from the Self Storage Association UK Annual Industry Report 2023
Discover key insights from the Self Storage Association UK Annual Industry Report 2023, covering trends, challenges, and economic impact in the sector.
Farm Diversification: Self Storage
Farm diversification is an important strategy for farmers looking to generate additional income and make the most of their land.
BOX+: Our New Service For Self Storers
We’ve partnered with leading industry suppliers to provide additional support for start-up and established self storage businesses.
Farm Business Innovation 2022
Visit us on Stand FM700 and attend our informative talk: Self Storage, The Ultimate Remote Business to find out how you can start a self storage business.
Visit us at LAMMA on 4th and 5th May
We’ll be on Stand 12.530 in Hall 12 at the UK’s Leading Agricultural Machinery, Equipment and Technology Show.
Newly Launched: Removable Steel Partitions
Transform your Tunnel or Tri Door Container into two separate sections by installing an easy-fit removable wall.
We’re at the Farm Business Innovation Show
Visit us at stand FB1600 to discover how shipping containers can revamp spare land and help your business flourish.
Joining the CSTA as an Accredited Member
Following the launch of the Container Traders and Innovators Association (CTIA) in 2017, we soon became an accredited member. The CTIA has since evolved into the Container Self-Storage & Traders Association (CSTA).
We've Joined the Self Storage Association
Here at Cleveland Containers we have re-joined the SSA and here's why your self-storage company should too!
Case Studies
Storebox Self Storage - Retford
With over 2,000 Shipping Containers across 15 locations, Storebox Self Storage are rapidly growing to become one of the UK’s largest self storage operators.
Concept Business Centre
We recently visited Concept Business Centre in York who, as well as rent office space, offer self-storage in shipping containers, in an indoor space.
Self Store Newcastle
Self Store Newcastle are a self storage company that offers internal storage units as well as external storage containers in a wide range of sizes.
SecureAll Self Storage
SecureAll are a caravan and container storage company operating Eaglescliffe, North East England for the past 15 years.
Shires Land & Property Ltd
We supplied two bespoke painted 20ft containers to Shires Land & Property Ltd to expand their self storage offering.
Scotts For Storage
Family-owned business Scotts for Storage in Leyburn has been running for more than 20 years and offers our higher quality One Trip containers to their customers.
Chapel Hill Storage
Family-run business, Chapel Hill Storage, uses additional barn space to house its shipping containers.
A1 Self Storage
A1 Self Storage Ltd. are a well-known, trustworthy self-storage facility with 4 sites located in Darlington and Newton Aycliffe.
Storebox Self Storage
Storebox Self Storage needed to expand their Sheffield site, so we supplied them with 20 blue one trip containers.
Jorvik Removals & Self Storage
Jorvik Removals and Self Storage has been a proud customer of Cleveland Containers since 2012.
Vaults & Vehicles Self Storage
Vaults & Vehicles Self Storage purchases used containers with repainted fronts and backs to make the site look uniform.
Anderson Self Storage
Anderson Self Storage is a unique self-storage company that opts for used containers for storage.
Preesall Park Storage
Established in 2020, Preesall Park Storage offer 20ft One Trip Containers for its customers in Preesall, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire.
TS3 Storage
TS3 Storage modify its containers to offer a range of unit sizes and accessibility options.
iBOXED Self Storage
Co-founders Ian and Noor utilised our BOX+ service to diversify and begin their new venture into self storage.
Ladybird Self Storage
Boasting an impressive indoor storage site, Ladybird Self Storage used our BOX+ service to expand into container storage.
Pink Self Storage
With an impressive 14 sites across the North West and Wales, we have supplied over 1300 containers to Pink Self Storage over the past five years.