About PD Nixon Containers

Versatile Container Solutions Since 1995

Welcome to PD Nixon Containers, a leading name in the South African shipping container industry. Established in 1995 by Philip Nixon, our company has evolved from a specialist conversion workshop into a comprehensive service provider for container sales, rentals, transportation, and custom engineering.

Based in Apex, Benoni, we operate from our own dedicated facility, serving the mining, construction, and private sectors across South Africa with quality, reliability, and innovation.

Our Legacy and Growth

Philip Nixon founded this business with a vision to redefine the utility of shipping containers. While they were once viewed simply as cargo vessels, we saw their potential as modular building blocks for the modern world. For over 25 years, we have pushed the boundaries of container design, transforming steel boxes into functional offices, secure storage, and specialized housing solutions.

Why Choose PD Nixon Containers?

What sets us apart is our hands-on control over the entire process. We don't just broker containers; we manufacture and maintain them.

  • Full-Scale Manufacturing: Our plant is equipped with industrial guillotines, brake presses, and high-capacity welding stations. We even house a massive spray booth capable of finishing up to six containers at a time.

  • Technical Expertise: We have the skill to cut, join, and modify containers on-site or at our facility to meet any bespoke architectural or industrial requirement.

  • Our Own Fleet: With a dedicated fleet of crane trucks and certified operators, we manage our own deliveries and site placements nationwide, ensuring your container arrives safely and is positioned precisely.

  • BBBEE Contributor: We are proud to be a verified BBBEE contributor, supporting transformation and growth within the South African economy.

Our Specialized Services

  • Container Conversions: We turn 3m, 6m, and 12m units into site offices, ablution blocks, sleeper units, and pop-up retail spaces.

  • Sales & Rentals: We stock a wide range of new and pre-owned marine containers, all guaranteed to be wind and water-tight.

  • Self-Storage: Our 'Nixon Container Hire' site in Benoni offers secure, air-tight storage solutions for personal and business use with 24/7 security.

  • Reefer Services: Specialized refrigerated container rentals for temperature-sensitive cargo.

Our Promise

At PD Nixon Containers, our aim is to exceed expectations through exceptional craftsmanship and honest service. Every container that leaves our yard undergoes a rigorous inspection to ensure it meets our high standards of structural integrity. Whether you are looking for a simple storage unit or a complex multi-container office complex, we provide affordable, inventive, and convenient solutions.

PD Nixon Containers: Quality You Can Contain. Service You Can Trust.