Going Swimmingly

A unique New Zealand pool company needs first-class people nationwide

Shipping containers have many uses, from storage to tiny (and sometime quite large) homes. A few years ago, Joel Painter looked at another use – turning shipping containers into swimming pools. He decided the idea was worthy of refinement and, seven years on, Container Pools have perfected the art. Today, they are New Zealand’s largest supplier of above-ground pools, turning out bespoke family swimming pools accessible to all, and even exporting their products. Now the Helensville-based company is looking to appoint 12 agents to help meet demand from all around the country.

Joel is a practical guy, with a background in engineering problem-solving from oil rigs to cranes which has served him well as the company has constantly innovated. He is joined in the business by father Mike, an ideas man with 40 years’ experience in growing businesses in everything from transport to land development, Joel’s wife Louise, who manages the office, and Mike’s wife Nicola, who handles marketing.

‘Our vision was to create an affordable swimming pool that any Kiwi family could own,’ Mike explains. ‘And we’ve succeeded – Container Pools are designed to cope with our country’s seismic and geographical conditions, and we have installed them everywhere.’

Affordable, fast and portable

Container Pools come in a variety of sizes to suit any location and have a number of inbuilt advantages, including price, speed and portability. ‘On average our pools cost half of what it takes to install a ground-based swimming pool,’ says Mike. ‘They are easily installed – place, fill and swim. It can take up to 30 months to have an in-ground pool built, but our production time is approximately 5 months. Our installation time is same-day, and we’ve even done a couple via helicopter. If you want to, you can also take your Container Pool with you when you move.’

Because Container Pools are free-standing, another major headache is removed from the equation as they do not necessarily require council consent or involvement. ‘No earthworks are required – just a flat area of concrete or gravel – and with no building consent, installation is incredibly simple. Safety is inbuilt – they exceed the height of pool fencing requirements, which saves more problems and can be another significant cost saving.’

Beautifully-crafted

After constant evolution, the Container Pools product has been refined to avoid an enormous amount of waste. ‘Previously we used virtually new shipping containers, but had to throw away the top halves as they are not as strong as the bases,’ Mike says. ‘Now we build our own containers with brand new components. We’ve kept the original container shape, but our pools have a moulded fibreglass liner with inbuilt insulation, and are all decked in beautifully-crafted hardwood.

‘As far as I know, Container Pools is the only company in the world manufacturing above-ground swimming pools in the way we do, and I believe we are leading the world in this kind of construction.’

High-return business

Container Pools is now looking to reach all parts of the country. The company has worked with the award-winning team at Franchise Accountants to develop a package that will reward motivated people who are keen to sell and manage installations in their exclusive territory. Providing pool valet services offers another, recurring income stream. Applicants need:

• A positive personality and sales experience;

• A strong and positive customer focus;

• A practical approach to problem-solving and technical situations.

‘The investment level is from $25,000, and the potential for agents to build a high-return business is considerable,’ says Mike. ‘Container Pools are big-ticket, quality investments that are both highly desirable, and convenient. Location is no problem: even a tiny section can accommodate one and we’ve installed several in sites which other companies had rejected as impossible.

‘We want to hear from experienced salespeople who can make the most of this opportunity to build a growing business. Give me a call now to find out more and reserve a space on our agents’ open day at our Auckland factory. We’ll show you why Container Pools has taken off – and how you can be a part of it.’

Advertiser Info

Container Pools

Contact Mike Painter

P 0800 766 5769 M 027 289 6866

mike@containerpoolsnz.co.nz

www.containerpoolsnz.co.nz