Farm self-storage diversification: case study
How a Worcester Farm Successfully Diversified Into Self-Storage with XL Vent Containers
A new crop of income: tackling falling margins and damp risk with a patented airflow container design
Client
RHP Storage
Category
Agricultural Diversification · Self‑Storage
Location
Claines, Worcester, UK
From Farming to Self‑Storage
Rod Philips, Partner at RHP Storage, is one of the many farmers across the UK who has decided to broaden his business, as the sector faces difficult economic times.
Based in Claines, on the outskirts of Worcester, Rod saw potential in self‑storage, servicing the town and surrounding area’s population.
Identifying a suitable space on the family’s estate, Rod looked for a reliable company to provide containers that would keep his clients’ possessions safe and dry.
Starting with just a handful of Adaptainer’s patented XL Vent containers and gradually expanding, Rod now has more than 100 self‑storage containers on his farm
“It’s a great business model because you don’t have to make a huge investment upfront — you can buy more containers as the business grows.”
Rod said with the current economic and political turmoil facing the farming industry, being able to diversify the family business had been crucial.
“I have grown up farming and love farming, but the current economic conditions don’t help at the moment, so we’re looking at other income streams,” he said. “It’s a great business model because you don’t have to make a huge investment upfront, you can buy more containers as the business grows. It has been a very useful diversification for us and we are looking to expand in the future.”
The Challenge: Finding a Reliable, Condensation-Free Storage Solution
After preparing the site, Rod needed a container supplier he could trust to deliver on time and at a competitive price.
Among his most important requirements was that the storage kept his clients’ belongings in perfect condition. He was determined to use containers that would ensure his customers’ goods were safe and protected from the elements.
“As soon as I saw their patented XL Vent system I knew it ticked all the boxes,”
The Solution: How Adaptainer’s XL Vent Containers Solved the Damp Problem
Rod opted for Adaptainer’s patented XL Vent containers, our purpose‑built model with up to eight times more condensation‑busting airflow than regular containers.
“As soon as I saw their patented XL Vent system I knew it ticked all the boxes,” said Rod. “Adaptainer’s patented vent system has been brilliant – since using the XL Vent Containers we have had no condensation issues at all, which is great. I couldn’t recommend them more.”
Since then, Rod has sustainably grown the self-storage part of his business, adding new containers as he attracted new customers.
Rod’s XL Vent Containers give his business a competitive advantage centred on what customers value most — storage that helps protect their goods, with Adaptainer continuing to support his growth.
Case Study Highlights:
Transformed unused farmland into a thriving self-storage venture
100+ containers Installed
Customer gained a competitive advantage with patented anti-condensation containers
Zero condensation complaints
Rod Philips, RHP Storage
“Since using the XL Vent Containers we have had no condensation issues at all”.
