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23 Aug World of Motorcycles – Spare Parts Storage Container

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21 Aug Container POP Up Library: Mandela Day 2019

Posted at 07:38h in Uncategorised

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Container Pop-up Library: Mandela day 2019 On the day of Mandela day , Absolute Containers wanted to do things a little different. The morning started out like any other, but there was something significant about today, you could tell by the infectious enthusiasm and energy spread by the employees. The mid-morning kicked off on a good note as everyone gathered to sing our national anthem, along with some team photos [caption id="attachment_1579" align="alignleft" width="866"] The Absolute Team[/caption] Thereafter a few of or our employees went to Fourways Crossing to meet up with Shevani Maharaj from Mustard Seed who first approached us with the idea of the pop-up library. [caption id="attachment_1576" align="alignleft" width="869"] Sponsors[/caption] Absolute Containers was very excited to be part of the pop-up library project. We would like to say thank you to Shevani and the Fourways Crossing Group for the dedication shown towards providing educational books to children. [caption id="attachment_1583" align="alignleft" width="883"] POP Up Library[/caption] The pop-up library was well received by Witkoppen Primary School. We were welcomed with excited cheers from school children and teachers, that brought tears of joy to our team. Once the container had safely been positioned the children all rushed to investigate what...

31 Jul Shipping Containers

Posted at 06:55h in Uncategorised

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Top Advantages of Building with Shipping Containers A relatively new concept in South Africa, shipping containers are revolutionising the building industry. Having transformed the face of the logistics industry in the 1950s, today, building with metal boxes is picking up fast. You have probably heard all the hype and seen container homes, coffee shops, schools, clinics, libraries, cellular phone shops, spazas, and studios popping up all over the place, but are these rectangular metal boxes really the perfect eco-friendly, cost-saving brick and mortar solution we have been led to believe? If you are new to building with these metal shells, here are three advantages you should know: Eco-Friendliness and Sustainability There are millions of unused shipping containers lying around the world, taking up space. Recycling and reusing them by turning them into buildings or houses is the “green” choice because you avoid having to build with bricks or cement, which is a big source of carbon dioxide. When you use these metal boxes, you avoid building with wood and steel, and one container contains 3500 kg of steel. In addition, you get off the Eskom grid by fitting solar panels and solar geysers, and you...

31 Jul Container Sales

Posted at 06:52h in Uncategorised

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] 4 Reasons Why Shipping Container Sales Are Soaring in South Africa Shipping containers are known for their toughness and durability, and are a convenient way to transport goods across oceans and add additional secure storage space wherever they are needed. But did you know that these metal boxes are all the rage these days, taking the world, and South Africa, by storm? Sales in South Africa have shot up, resulting in the development of many architectural trends. Here is what South Africans are doing with theirs: Sustainable, Low-Cost Housing Homelessness is a huge problem in South Africa, but shipping containers have fast become a popular and more affordable alternative to normal brick and mortar. As the latest architectural trend to hit the low-cost housing real estate market in South Africa, they are versatile, durable, customisable, and transportable. These sturdy steel structures are also ideal for those looking to reduce their environmental footprint, producing minimal waste and allowing for solar power. Swimming Pools Every South African can appreciate our scorching hot summer, but few can appreciate the price of swimming pools, and we can hardly blame them. One of the most unique trends boosting sales in South Africa is...

28 Jun Office Containers

Posted at 08:55h in Uncategorised

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Top 4 Benefits of Using Office Containers Are you looking for a temporary solution for much-needed office space or are you searching for an affordable way to store equipment on your business premises or at your worksite? Have you considered investing in an office container? More businesses are using them nowadays, what with the high costs of real estate making quality workspace difficult to find at a remotely reasonable cost. But that is all changing because shipping containers are becoming popular across the globe – and here is why: 1. Cost-effective. It is difficult keeping up with the ever-rising rental rates that eat into your profits. But a container can save you money, because it is far cheaper than a brick-and-mortar building and, depending on where you place it, you can also save on fuel and time in traffic travelling to it. If you are done with forking out big on rent, these spacious boxes are a no brainer. 2. Mobile. Many businesses rely on shipping containers for temporary storage, but imagine being able to move your entire office anywhere, whenever you want? Well, now you can. One of the greatest benefits is that you...

28 Jun Ablution Containers

Posted at 08:52h in Uncategorised

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Mobile, Hygienic, and Cost-Effective Ablution Containers from Absolute Containers You have finally decided to tackle that long overdue bathroom or kitchen project you have been meaning to do for years, or maybe you are a developer that requires a toilet and washing facilities for your workers on site. Whatever your reasons, you are probably wondering if you should rent an ablution container. Ablution containers have become very popular these days, popping up in more and more places. In fact, just about every industry is now using them. Serving as the building blocks for spaza shops, accommodation, classrooms, clinics, and even greenhouses, these big metal boxes are so much more than just shipping containers. They allow you the ease of adding a toilet, shower, and washing facilities to a site. While ablution containers are widely used by the mining, building, and construction sectors, they are also commonly seen at events that attract a lot of people, such as tradeshows, music festivals, sporting events, conferences, and exhibitions. Mobile, modular, sturdy, and providing a neat and tidy solution, they can be placed almost anywhere, allowing them to be connected in various formations to serve a diverse number of...

25 May Containers for Sale! 6 Innovative Ways to Use Shipping Containers

Posted at 10:10h in Uncategorised

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Typically used in the shipping industry for the transportation of cargo across the globe, shipping containers have become quite an architectural trend with many creative uses. They are for sale at reasonable prices and they are flexible, mobile, and offer easy access to users. Take a look at these innovative ways to use them: School and classroom development in townships. Children must be educated but school infrastructure is expensive, so many townships use them for classrooms and schools. They are cheap, fast to set up, weather-resistant, and vandal-proof. They can also be equipped with solar power, saving the community money on energy bills. Spaza shops. Revolutionising the traditional South African spaza shop, small-business entrepreneurs take advantage of the affordable shipping containers for sale to stand out from the rest. Not only are these metal boxes an innovative way to keep overheads low and create a more customer-centric shopping experience, but they also contribute to a townships’ economy. Pop-up shops. Their size, shape, and sturdy nature make them the perfect pop-up shop, food truck, coffee bar, bakery, or any business that wants to sell food or provide a service. Offering the space entrepreneurs need...

01 May Your Container Home Away From Home

Posted at 16:38h in Uncategorised

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Whenever you go on holiday, do you ever spend time in hotels? I suppose that would depend on the type of holiday you’re taking, whether you’re going camping or going to the coast. But, hotel accommodation, whether in a two-star or five-star joint, in always good living. It doesn’t matter the ranking of the establishment, you’re going to enjoy your stay there, no matter what. Because, as a guest, the owners of this hotel will go out of their way to make you comfortable because it’s your holiday, after all. Now, most hotels are obviously in beautiful locations to appeal to their clientele. And hotels come with all the creature comforts of home, a TV in every room and maybe satellite service, depending on the star-rating of course and hopefully bed & breakfast. But have you ever stayed in container hotel accommodation? Usually, hotels aren?t made from shipping containers but, since shipping container structures are popping up everywhere, hotel companies are following suit and with fantastic results. Due to the shipping container’s versatility, hotel and resort companies are taking advantage of this fact by using them to build container accommodation. Take, for instance, the Alterra...

30 Apr Container Conversions

Posted at 16:36h in Uncategorised

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Absolute Containers has extensive experience, practised skill and impeccable knowledge to bring to the table. As the industry leader, we offer a variety of container conversions, so as to meet the different needs of our clients. Choose from new or pre-owned containers, rent on either short or long term lease and customize the container according to your specific need! Storage Needs Our converted containers can be used for the following: Storage needs Temporary or permanent office Converted container freezer room Container accommodation Container Classrooms Containers converted into Tuck-shops Kitchens Mobile Clinics Camps We cater to the following industries: Mining Commercial General Construction Export Private Sector Oil and Gas Municipal Mining Industry Our Container Conversion Units have been built for both garages and Storage Units. Absolute Containers can offer units – Complete as a Turn Key Project or in – Kit Form on a Self-Build Basis There are many uses for containers, especially when converted! Over the years, Absolute Containers have converted containers in Waste bins, Laboratories, Mobile Workshop, Control Rooms, and an IT Centre, almost anything you can imagine! The flexibility of containers has been proven in so many applications, with Absolute Container?s helping customers achieve a variety of specialised solutions. It...

29 Apr Don’t get left out in the cold this winter!

Posted at 16:32h in Uncategorised

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] When shopping for a home people look at two factors. Location and affordability. Well, what if we told you that you can determine those two factors. Especially in regards to location. Curious? Of course you are. Here at Absolute Containers we have dedicated our services to those very same factors, providing affordable, perfectly placed housing. Introducing Absolute Container`s line of beautifully manufactured prefabricated homes. The various uses of shipping containers are simply astounding. You can practically make anything out of them and we have found yet another application. Lets face it; housing or the availability of housing is a problem in our country. People are always looking for more affordable housing solutions. That is why modular prefabricated housing is such an attractive option. Now you can not only buy an affordable home but you can also choose where to place that home. At Absolute Containers we understand how important the issue of housing is to you. It is, after all, what we do. We manufacture mobile homes and site offices to the exact specification of our customers. Whether you need the economy of a single size or the spaciousness of a double wide we...