Boxwell
Boxwell is a Boulder, Colorado-based B2B manufacturer of relocatable self-storage units, portable storage containers, interior hallway systems, and roll-up doors built from heavy-duty galvanized steel, serving self-storage developers, portable storage operators, and restoration and moving companies globally through direct sales and distributor networks.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersBoulder, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Boxwell does
Boxwell, operating as Boxwell LLC and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, is a B2B industrial manufacturer specializing in relocatable self-storage units and portable storage containers. Founded approximately in 2015-2016, the company designs and fabricates heavy-duty steel storage products using SPA-H and SPA-C grade galvanized steel with ISO-standard paint processes. Its product portfolio comprises four core lines: Relocatable Self-Storage Units (available in 8x20 and 10x20 configurations), Portable Storage Containers, Interior Hallway Systems for converting building shells into climate-controlled Class A storage facilities, and Roll Up Doors. Adjacent offerings include Restoration & Remediation Containers for disaster recovery use cases and Moving Containers for relocation operators. All products are made-to-order, ship flat-packed at 8-15 units per ocean container for cost-efficient logistics, and can be assembled on-site in under 20 minutes per unit.
The company serves self-storage developers and operators, portable storage fleet operators, restoration and remediation companies, moving and relocation firms, and commercial and residential property managers. Boxwell operates a sales-led, project-based go-to-market model featuring dedicated Account Managers, free site layouts, in-person visits, and end-to-end project support from planning through delivery and installation. Distribution is direct in the United States through a nationwide network of representatives and installers, and international through regional distributors and partners across North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, the Middle East, and Asia. Pricing is opaque, with each engagement requiring a tailored quote. The company maintains active trade show presence at NPSA, SSA, FEDESSA, and ISS World Expo, and invests in content marketing through an extensive industry blog and social media channels.
Revenue is generated entirely through hardware sales of made-to-order units and kits, with no rental or consumer-direct revenue streams. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding, operates as an LLC under Colorado law, and employs 11-50 people. Notable customers include Storelocal (enterprise) and multiple SMB self-storage owner-operators who provide five-star Google reviews. Preferred finance partnerships assist operators in funding purchases, and the company has established content and parts-supply partnerships with adjacent self-storage ecosystem players such as Storeganise and All From 1 Supply.
Boxwell firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Boxwell
- Legal name
- Boxwell LLC
- Website
- https://boxwell.co
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Boxwell is a Boulder, Colorado-based B2B manufacturer of relocatable self-storage units, portable storage containers, interior hallway systems, and roll-up doors built from heavy-duty galvanized steel, serving self-storage developers, portable storage operators, and restoration and moving companies globally through direct sales and distributor networks.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Boxwell industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Self-Storage Equipment Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Warehousing and Storage (493), Other Metal Container Manufacturing (332439), General Warehousing and Storage (493110)
- SIC
- Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Self-Storage Ancillary Services (Locks, Boxes, Truck Rental, Mailbox/Package Acceptance) (HSAKAGAH)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Storage Containers & Bins Retail (Plastic, Glass, Modular) (CRAIAJAC)
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Where Boxwell is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Boulder
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Boxwell business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Storage Unit Sales: Boxwell designs, manufactures, and sells relocatable self-storage units, portable storage containers, interior hallway systems, and roll-up doors to self-storage developers and portable storage operators. Products are made-to-order and sold as complete units or kits. The company does not rent or sell individual units directly to consumers.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Boxwell product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Boxwell designs, manufactures, and sells heavy-duty galvanized steel relocatable self-storage units, portable storage containers, interior hallway systems, and roll-up doors to self-storage developers and portable storage operators. Products are made-to-order, shipped flat-packed for cost-efficient logistics, and supported end-to-end from planning and site layout through delivery and installation by dedicated account managers and a nationwide installer network.
Product overview
Boxwell is a B2B provider of modular storage systems designed for self-storage developers and portable storage operators. The product portfolio consists of four core product lines: Relocatable Self-Storage Units (available in 8×20 and 10×20 configurations), Portable Storage Containers, Interior Hallway Systems, and Roll Up Doors. Relocatable units and portable containers are both built with heavy-duty galvanized steel and ship flat-packed for assembly on-site. Hallway systems provide internal steel framework for converting building shells into revenue-generating storage layouts. Roll-up doors serve as the door component across both product lines. Additional offerings include Restoration & Remediation Containers for disaster recovery and Moving Containers Storage for relocation services. All products are customizable in size, layout, finishes, and branding, with services spanning from project planning through installation and ongoing support.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Relocatable Self-Storage Units 8x20 Heavy-duty steel 8-foot by 20-foot relocatable self-storage units engineered for self-storage operators. Units are relocatable without permanent foundations, feature roll-up doors and uniform layouts, and are styled to match traditional self-storage facility aesthetics. Designed for self-storage developers building or expanding facilities.
- Relocatable Self-Storage Units 10x20 Heavy-duty steel 10-foot by 20-foot relocatable self-storage units compatible with industry-standard rental operations. Built with the same heavy-duty steel construction as portable containers but styled for self-storage facility appearance. Configurable with roll-up doors and partition walls.
- Portable Storage Containers Secure, movable portable storage containers designed for delivery-based storage services. Feature reinforced steel construction, tie-down systems, custom branding options, and are stackable up to three-high when fully loaded. Sold to portable storage operators serving residential and commercial customers.
- Hallway Systems Custom-designed internal steel framework for self-storage facilities including partition walls, roll-up doors, corridors, and structural components. Engineered based on architectural plans to maximize rentable square footage in climate-controlled Class A facilities and convert building shells into revenue-generating storage layouts.
- Roll Up Doors Vertically opening steel doors for self-storage facilities with thicker steel and reinforced components. Designed for durability, security, and quiet operation in both interior hallway systems and exterior drive-up units. Sold to self-storage developers and operators as a standalone component.
- Restoration and Remediation Containers Weather-resistant storage containers specifically engineered for restoration and remediation efforts during fire, water, or mold recovery. Provides a secure, weatherproof structure for assessing and organizing belongings during restoration processes, and can be redeployed across multiple job sites. Targeted at restoration and remediation companies.
- Moving Containers Storage Portable storage solutions for moving and relocation services featuring mobile-friendly construction, low container floors for easy loading, and security features. Designed for both DIY moves and complete moving services. Sold to moving and relocation companies serving residential and commercial customers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Assembly in under 20 minutes per unit
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Boxwell
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Boxwell technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Boxwell partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Global Distributor NetworkcoreBoxwell has established a global network of regional distributors and partners strategically placed throughout key markets including North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Australia, Middle East, and other global markets. Local distributors provide on-the-ground support, coordination, and service, combining centralized design and manufacturing with localized support to ensure consistent quality and reliable project execution worldwide.
- All From 1 SupplyminorAll From 1 Supply is referenced as a supplier of replacement parts and maintenance items for Boxwell storage units. Operators can source common maintenance items through this partner to help minimize downtime and keep units in service.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Boxwell competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Janus International Group: Janus International (NYSE: JBI) is the largest publicly traded manufacturer of self-storage building components, including roll-up doors, hallway systems, and portable storage units. Janus directly competes with Boxwell's Hallway Systems and Roll-Up Doors product lines and serves the same self-storage developer/operator customer base.
- Trachte: Trachte is a long-established manufacturer of self-storage buildings, relocatable storage units, and component systems used by self-storage developers. Trachte competes with Boxwell on relocatable self-storage units and interior hallway systems in the North American and European markets.
- BETCO (Buildings & Earth Structures Technology): BETCO manufactures self-storage buildings, relocatable storage units, and component systems. It is a direct competitor to Boxwell in the relocatable self-storage unit and facility-component category, serving similar developer/operator customers.
- ABRI (formerly ASTRO Buildings): ABRI is a manufacturer of relocatable self-storage buildings and portable storage units serving the self-storage industry. ABRI's product range directly overlaps with Boxwell's relocatable units and portable containers.
Broad incumbents
- PODS Enterprises: PODS is one of the largest portable storage container companies in North America, offering delivery-based storage services using its own container fleet. PODS overlaps with Boxwell's portable storage container market from the operator side and represents both a potential customer and a competitor for portable container manufacturing.
- U-Haul (U-Box): U-Haul's U-Box program offers portable moving and storage containers to consumer and commercial customers. As a major incumbent in the portable storage space, U-Haul is a broad competitor to Boxwell's portable storage containers from the operator/customer side.
- Public Storage: Public Storage is the largest U.S. self-storage REIT and operator. While Public Storage operates facilities rather than manufacturing equipment, it is one of the largest end customers for self-storage building component suppliers and therefore a relevant adjacent incumbent in Boxwell's customer value chain.
- CubeSmart: CubeSmart is a major U.S. self-storage REIT and operator. Although CubeSmart is an operator rather than a manufacturer, it is a significant buyer of self-storage facility components and a meaningful demand-side reference point for Boxwell's industry.
Emerging players
- National Portable Storage Association (NPSA) Member Manufacturers: The NPSA represents portable storage container manufacturers and operators. Several smaller member manufacturers (regional relocatable and portable container builders) directly compete with Boxwell in niche segments of the portable and relocatable storage market.
- GoMini's: GoMini's is a portable storage franchise that delivers smaller portable storage containers to residential and commercial customers. It overlaps with Boxwell's portable storage container market from the operator side and represents comparable demand for portable container supply.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Boxwell social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Boxwell leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
Boxwell funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Boxwell M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Boxwell
What does Boxwell do?
Boxwell designs, manufactures, and sells heavy-duty galvanized steel relocatable self-storage units, portable storage containers, interior hallway systems, and roll-up doors to self-storage developers and portable storage operators. Products are made-to-order, shipped flat-packed for cost-efficient logistics, and supported end-to-end from planning and site layout through delivery and installation by dedicated account managers and a nationwide installer network.
Is Boxwell a public or private company?
Boxwell is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Boxwell founded?
Boxwell was founded in 2016. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Boxwell based?
Boxwell is headquartered in Boulder, United States, in the North America region.
How does Boxwell make money?
One revenue line is on record: storage Unit Sales.
Who are Boxwell's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Janus International Group, Trachte, BETCO (Buildings & Earth Structures Technology) and ABRI (formerly ASTRO Buildings). Broad incumbents are PODS Enterprises, U-Haul (U-Box), Public Storage and CubeSmart. Emerging players are National Portable Storage Association (NPSA) Member Manufacturers and GoMini's.
Does Boxwell have an API?
No public API is recorded for Boxwell.
What industry is Boxwell in?
Boxwell's product category is Self-Storage Equipment Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAKAGAH, Self-Storage Ancillary Services (Locks, Boxes, Truck Rental, Mailbox/Package Acceptance), with a secondary code of CRAIAJAC, Storage Containers & Bins Retail (Plastic, Glass, Modular). Its NAICS code is 493 and its SIC code is 4220.