About Kovobel UK
Kovobel UK is a trading name of Tank Express Ltd, the exclusive UK importer of Kovobel flat pack galvanised steel storage containers.. Founded by Chris Ford and Ross Cowan, Tank Express Ltd has been supplying Kovobel products to UK customers since 2020, operating from our base in Sutton Mandeville, Salisbury, Wiltshire. Prior to being the official Kovobel importer, we were suppling hazardous chemical storage as well as general storage containers since 2009. So we have years of expertise and experience and have become trusted suppliers and consults.
We now stock the full Kovobel range — from compact 1.6m containers through to 6m units, carports, site cabins, and hazardous chemical storage — held in the UK and available for delivery or collection.
The Kovobel Story — 60 Years of Manufacturing Excellence
Kovobel has been manufacturing flat pack storage containers since 1966, at their facility in Domažlice, Czech Republic. That's six decades of refining the engineering, testing in real-world conditions across Europe and beyond, and building a product that professional users trust.
As the exclusive UK importer, Tank Express Ltd works directly with Kovobel's management team to bring that heritage to UK trade, agricultural, commercial, and domestic customers. We were proud to join Kovobel in celebrating their 60th anniversary in June 2026 — a milestone that speaks to the quality and longevity of a product built to last.
What Makes Kovobel Different
Kovobel flat pack containers are not shipping containers. They are purpose-engineered galvanised steel storage units, designed from the outset to be delivered flat, assembled on site without specialist equipment, and relocated when needed. Key differences from standard shipping containers include:
- Unique reinforced corner brackets — bolted to internal reinforcing bars for structural rigidity, allowing crane and forklift handling when loaded
- Anti-condensation roof design — natural ventilation prevents damp damage to stored goods during long-term storage
- Substantial floors — 35mm solid planked timber on standard models, 25mm OSB on the Max range, both rated to 500 kg/m²
- Hot-dipped galvanised steel throughout for long-term corrosion resistance
- Stainless Steel door hinges and door handles. Build for quality and longevity
- Flat pack efficiency — multiple units stack and transport on a single vehicle, keeping delivery costs low
- Significantly lighter than shipping containers — a 6m Kovobel container weighs approximately 780 kg versus 2,300 kg for a comparable shipping container
Who We Supply
Since 2020, Tank Express Ltd has supplied Kovobel containers to a wide range of customers across the UK, including:
- Construction and civil engineering contractors
- Landscape and groundworks companies
- Film and television production companies
- Local councils and public sector bodies
- Police forces
- Schools & Universities
- National food and retail operators including McDonald's
- Self-storage operators
- Farmers and agricultural businesses
- Domestic homeowners
- Sports Grounds and Premiership Football clubs
Whether you need a single container for a building site or a fleet of units for a self-storage operation, we're experienced in supplying both.
Our Base
Tank Express Ltd operates from Unit 2, Eastern Works, Sutton Mandeville, Salisbury, SP3 5NL. We offer collection from our local storage facility — our yard team will load your container onto your vehicle or trailer. We also deliver UK-wide.
We're available Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. Call us on 01722 442446 or email kovobel@tankservices.co.uk.
Get in Touch
If you'd like to discuss your storage requirements, request a quote, or find out more about the Kovobel range, we'd be pleased to hear from you.