storage - head to head
Adaptainer vs Containex
Both makes turn up on the same shortlists, and the honest answer is that they are built for different buyers rather than one being better than the other. Here is what actually separates them - from a directory that sells neither.
| Adaptainer | Containex | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | England (Ipswich, Suffolk) | Austria (Wiener Neudorf) |
| UK availability | Good UK dealer coverage | Good UK dealer coverage |
| Range covers | New and used steel storage containers, XL Vent Container, Container hire, Container conversions | Storage containers, Portable office cabins, Sanitary and toilet cabins, Modular buildings |
| Best known for | 10ft container | Storage container |
Choose Adaptainer if...
Adaptainer supplies new and used steel storage containers with delivery from its UK depots, plus hire and conversions. Farms, builders, self-storage operators and small businesses use them for secure storage on their own land.
Look at: 10ft container, 20ft container, 40ft container
Full Adaptainer profile →Choose Containex if...
Containex makes storage containers and portable cabins for site stores, offices and welfare. Contractors, local authorities and businesses in the UK buy or hire them as quick temporary space.
Look at: Storage container, CLASSIC Line, PLUS Line
Full Containex profile →Where to hire or buy either
Most UK storage companies carry several makes and advertise none of them, so the practical move is to find the firms covering your area and ask what is on the yard.
Adaptainer vs Containex - common questions
Is Adaptainer better than Containex?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. Adaptainer supplies new and used steel storage containers with delivery from its UK depots, plus hire and conversions. Farms, builders, self-storage operators and small businesses use them for secure storage on their own land. Containex makes storage containers and portable cabins for site stores, offices and welfare. Contractors, local authorities and businesses in the UK buy or hire them as quick temporary space.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Adaptainer or Containex?
Adaptainer: The maker's site says it delivers from a network of 17 UK depots. Containex: CONTAINEX UK Ltd is based in London and its UK page lists 17 depots in Great Britain.
Can I hire rather than buy?
Yes. Most UK storage companies hire as well as sell, and many carry several makes without listing them. Search by your area and ask what they have on the yard.
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GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Brand and model names are the trademarks of their owners, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.