Disaster relief structures by VersaTube offer portable shelters and temporary housing solutions for emergency relief efforts in Haiti and worldwide

COLLIERVILLE, TN. — In the aftermath of the earthquake devastation in Haiti or similar events worldwide, affected local residents are quite often faced with sparse, limited and inadequate resources for immediate shelter. VersaTube® Building Systems works with domestic and international relief organizations and suppliers to provide steel shelters, temporary housing, transitional structures, and permanent buildings offering displaced families a safe dwelling for refuge and rest, as well as staging and storage structures for relief effort supplies.

VersaTube structures can be erected with limited construction skills and do not require heavy equipment to complete. The heart of the VersaTube® Building System is a patented Slip-Fit connection that simplifies assembly of high strength structural steel shelter frames. Frame components are pre-cut and engineered in a manageable size for easy handling and compact packaging for domestic and overseas shipment.

The greatest benefit of the VersaTube steel frame system, especially for disaster relief, is its ability to be used initially to build temporary moveable emergency shelters and canopies (with added tent or canvas pullovers) which can later be converted into permanent structures for long-term housing (using sheet metal, plywood, or other roofing/siding options). Contact VersaTube at 1-800-900-7222 to discuss options for steel frame disaster relief shelters and buildings.

VersaTube® Building Systems, with plants at corporate headquarters in Collierville, Tenn. and in Casa Grande, Ariz., designs, manufactures, distributes and markets pre-engineered steel building components and systems for residential, agricultural, commercial, light industrial, public works and custom building applications.

Additional company and product information is available from the VersaTube® Building Systems’ website at www.VersaTube.com.

Posted by VersaTube Posted in: Disaster Relief Structures, Other Applications, Steel Building Kits, VersaTube News Comments Off January 2010

Metal Building Installation Opportunities Offered by VersaTube Building Systems

VersaTube seeks building contractors to provide installation services to purchasers of their popular metal building, carport and shelter kits.

COLLIERVILLE, TN – VersaTube® Building Systems has announced the launch of a new Authorized Installer Program designed to link local contractors with building installation experience to its customers in need of installation services. For many licensed construction contractors and handymen, this program represents an opportunity to add a new revenue stream in an otherwise challenging economic market.

“Our mission [for the program] is quite simple and serves two purposes. First, we want to offer building installation services to our purchasing customers who request it. They may be customers buying direct from us or from our retail partners like Lowe’s, The Home Depot, Menards, Northern Tool, Sutherlands, Tractor Supply, Rural King, and others. And second, we want to build a nationwide network of licensed professionals willing to become a partner with VersaTube in servicing our customers. And, after experiencing how easy it is to work with our building system, if some wish to become VersaTube dealers, then that’s an added benefit,” stated Tim Soder, VersaTube® Building Systems’ President.

Because steel frame components have been pre-engineered, pre-cut, smartly packaged, and are ready to assemble, VersaTube has positioned itself as a unique source for metal building kits. Among customers who purchase a VersaTube metal carport, garage, loafing shed, or metal building, most plan to find an outside source to build it for them. It is estimated that 80-90% of customers in the small to mid-sized building market require installation services. VersaTube’s steel tube frame system features patented “Slip-Fit” frame connections that simplify assembly and reduce construction time for installing contractors.

VersaTube will develop a database of authorized installers available to provide turnkey installation services to its retail customers. Authorized installers will be encouraged to contact local VersaTube retail partner stores (i.e. Lowe’s, Menards, Rural King, etc.) to offer their services to purchasing customers. VersaTube’s strong brand recognition and current national advertising efforts generate a steady stream of sales leads and installation opportunities.

Interested companies and contractors can learn more about the VersaTube Authorized Installer Program and submit an online application from the VersaTube.com website. Each applicant will be contacted by a VersaTube Business Development Manager with additional program details.

VersaTube® Building Systems, with plants at corporate headquarters in Collierville, TN and near Phoenix, AZ, designs, manufactures, distributes and markets pre-engineered metal building components and ready-to-assemble kits for residential, agricultural, commercial, light industrial, public works, and custom metal building applications.

VersaTube’s packaged kits offer the premier do-it-yourself, prefabricated metal building system for storage buildings, carports, RV and boat covers, detached garages, horse barns, animal shelters, buildings for indoor athletic use, and simple structures for start-up and expanding businesses.

Additional company and product information is available from the VersaTube® Building Systems’ website at www.VersaTube.com

Posted by VersaTube Posted in: Steel Building Kits, Steel Garage Kits, Steel Horse Barn Kits, VersaTube News Comments Off December 2009

VersaTube DIY Metal Building Commercial

Posted by VersaTube Posted in: Steel Building Kits, Steel Horse Barn Kits, VersaTube News Comments Off August 2009

Custom steel building from VersaTube® is solution to
Vancouver, B.C. salt storage shelter need

COLLIERVILLE, Tenn., June 30, 2009 — To VersaTube® Building Systems, a leading manufacturer of pre-engineered steel building components and framing systems, it doesn’t come as a surprise.  When Easy Build Structures, an authorized VersaTube® dealer based in Surrey, B.C., reported the sale and construction of a customized building to the city of Vancouver for use as a salt storage cover, it represented yet another new market application for the company’s flexible steel building designs.  Recently, VersaTube’s steel shelters and canopies found increasing acceptance with the oil and gas pipeline industry as sun shields and pump covers.

In these challenging economic times, cities and municipalities are seeking cost effective shelter and storage options for their various public works needs.  For the city of Vancouver, the often harsh Canadian winter season called for a salt containment facility that would provide a dry sheltered environment with immediate scoop-and-load access to the large salt supply reserves used to combat ice and snow.

Featuring the patented VersaTube® Slip-Fit steel frame system, the three-man Easy Build Structures crew installed a three-sided 40-foot wide by 60-foot long by 16-foot high steel shelter on top of a 9-foot high concrete stem wall using standard tools, a 25-foot boom crane for lifting and placing the trusses, and a platform lift for attaching the roofing and siding panels.  The resulting 25-foot high steel building was wired for electricity to accommodate halogen bay lights used for 24-hour salt loading when weather conditions dictate.

Response from Vancouver city officials was positive, stating that “the job was completed to our high expectations and we love it!”  Easy Build Structures reports that those same city officials are now considering additional steel buildings as shelters for water tanks and other public works uses.

Posted by VersaTube Posted in: Other Applications, Steel Building Kits, VersaTube News, VersaTube Testimonials Comments Off July 2009

VersaTube is Writing a New Cover Story in RV & Boat Mini Storage

With the downturn in the economy and the high gasoline prices of last spring and summer, many recreational vehicle owners reluctantly faced the tough decision to store their motor homes and boats for an extended period of time. As a result, a greater number of RV and boat owners are now seeking dependable storage units for their vehicles – and they’re just not settling for open air storage anymore. In the storage business, a completely uncovered, unprotected lot could mean a 75% to 125% difference in profitability.

Want to increase your profits and ROI in a declining economy? Want an edge on your competition while addressing your customers’ increasing requests for covered motor home and boat storage units? Look no further than premium steel RV and boat storage shelters from VersaTube® Building Systems.

A Case Study for Covered RV & Boat Storage

Like any mini-storage business owner, Derrel Ridenour’s success is driven by the needs of his clientèle. With so many of the customers at his Fresno, CA-based Derrel’s Mini Storage (www.derrels.com) looking for custom-sized RV and boat protection, it just wouldn’t be sensible for Derrel to fill every lot with permanent standardized shelters. He wants to be flexible to address the specific coverage needs of his customers. That’s why one of America’s largest mini-storage operators uses VersaTube’s durable, easy-to-assemble steel RV and boat covers.

The shelter package is assembled and finished on site, and can just as easily be reconfigured, should one of Derrel’s customers decide to bring home that “bigger” boat or RV they’ve had their eye on. Plus, the VersaTube® RV and boat cover is classified as a “portable building,” so its cost is depreciated after just seven years. Compare that to the thirty years required for most commercial structures. All this, plus the unparalleled strength, versatility, and patented construction design that only VersaTube® can offer.

Looking for an easy way to boost the value and profitability of your mini storage spaces? With VersaTube® Building Systems, we’ve got you covered. Call 1-800-900-7222 for more information or visit our website at www.VersaTube.com. Dealer inquiries welcome.

Posted by VersaTube Posted in: Other Applications, Steel Carport Kits, VersaTube News, VersaTube Testimonials Comments Off November 2008

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