http://www.sheds.com.au/ Wide Span Sheds Articles http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=11784 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=11784 Hurry in before August 24th and beat the steel price rise! We regret to advise that the steel building industry will be faced with a 6% price rise as of 24th August 2010. This price increase is due to a rise in costs for roll forming, and will affect suppliers nationally. At Wide Span Sheds we continuously strive to attain and maintain the best possible prices for our customers. We believe that our workmanship and retained value over a... http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=11275 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=11275  Wide Span Sheds is pleased to announce that Absolute Trailer Solutions has joined their network of agents servicing customers throughout Australia. As a market leader in the supply of premium quality steel buildings, Wide Span Sheds offer a vast array of rural sheds, homes and buildings to the domestic, rural, equine, commercial and industrial markets. Over the last few years, Wide Span Sheds have been growing their company by... http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=11244 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=11244 Are you serious about your shed? Want to be the first to find out about our new product offerings and promotions? Then follow us on Facebook and Twitter … that’s right, Wide Span Sheds has entered the new age of social media, which means you can find out all about us online and in your time! We hope to keep you all entertained with our weekly updates and informative tips on how to maintain your shed, building tips from... http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=11243 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=11243 Secure yourself an absolute "steel". With our Genuine Promotion now on, plus with the increased global demand for steel, prices wont get any better than this, and you wont find a better time to buy than right now! Our suppliers have given us an allocation of steel at a fixed price to be used by the 15th September 2010. We can only guarantee our pricing on this allocation, once this allocation has been used or expires... http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=11001 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=11001 Wide Span Industrial has supplied the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Solomon Islands with a large prefabricated cold form building as a meeting point for their congregation in the South Pacific. President of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Pastor Andrew Kingston, approached Wide Span Industrial and asked their industrial sales specialist Manuel Delgado to design a building that would comfortably accommodate the large group of... http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=10892 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=10892 In a bid to keep up with changing technology and to offer their customers the highest level of service, Wide Span Sheds is entering the blogosphere - launching their weblog this Friday May 14th. This new initiative will be a way of communicating to customers both internally and externally in order to get a better understanding of how to get the most out of their steel buildings. Wide Span Sheds’ marketing and advertising... http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=10887 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=10887 Two years of tough negotiations and keeping up with Australia’s strict building standards has proved a winner for Wide Span Industrial who will be supplying the pre-engineered built up frame for Bunnings Warehouse in Wangaratta. Wide Span Industrial’s industrial sales specialist, Manuel Delgado, said the whole process has been a long drawn out development, but well worth the wait. “In September 2007 we were... http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=10850 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=10850 Having partnered with some of the world’s best suppliers, who specialise specifically in the manufacturing of industrial fabricated steel buildings, Wide Span Industrial brings to you, a durable and comprehensive range of built up portal systems. These design sections along with balanced connections utilise the best of compression, tension and offset engineering techniques for overall structural quality and effectiveness. A... http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=10837 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=10837 Building a house is probably one of the biggest and most rewarding investments you will ever make! Australia’s increasing house prices however, is putting home ownership out of reach for many. Steel kit homes offer budding homeowners with an affordable and attractive pre-designed alternative, with the potential to save thousands. So whether you are new to the market or looking to upgrade, you will have the advantage of choosing the... http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=10690 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=10690 Avoid disappointment and get in quick! Global demand for steel will soon see an increase in prices by up to 11%.  A massive increase in global demand for steel has pushed prices up nationally by up to 11%. This price increase is expected to take effect in the next couple of weeks, so if you are looking to buy, now is a great time to take advantage of the "Let's do a Deal" promotion, as well as getting in... http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=10281 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=10281 Wide Span Sheds is offering massive savings on a huge range of garages, sheds, barns, stables, homes and buildings in it's latest "Let's Do a Deal" Sale. The new catalogue is filled with top value deals with a further discount available for callers who opt for a free quote and move swiftly to order their new building. How much will I save? Heaps. The prices published are pre-deal prices, so when you call for a free quote,... http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9168 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9168 Wide Span Sheds has turned up the heat with generous savings on a huge range of garages, sheds, barns, stables, homes and buildings in its latest Summer Super Sale. The new catalogue is brimming with top value deals with further discounts available for callers who opt for a free quote and move swiftly to order their new building. How much will I save? Heaps. In fact our prices are so hot they're too hot for print. What we... http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8608 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8608 Genuine people deserve a genuine shed.  Wide Span Sheds recognises that genuine Australians expect genuine quality, genuine service and, most importantly — genuine value. That's why Wide Span Sheds is pleased to announce we're having the Genuine Sale! Our Genuine Sale means you can now buy any Wide Span Sheds steel building kit at a genuinely discounted price. In fact, our prices are so hot, we can't print them! What we... http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=7815 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=7815 IT'S official - men are wed to their sheds. Research shows that men aged between 30 and 76 will spend three-and-a-half years tinkering in their shed or garage. In the poll of 2000 men, about 40 per cent say they claim to be doing DIY projects but are just relaxing or having a cigarette on the sly. And about a third of those surveyed say that the shed is the only place they can go to unwind. DIY forum www.cosyhomesonline.com... http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=7588 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=7588 Australia’s favorite steel shed, garage and home supplier, Wide Span Sheds today announced it has assisted victims of Australia’s worst bushfire in history, Black Saturday, with over $25,000 in discounts off steel buildings of all kinds. Local agents for Wide Span Sheds in Whittlesea and Doen in Victoria saw a large jump in enquiries for buildings under the promotion which offered 10% off all buildings on top of an... http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=10860 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=10860 In an effort to better service customers throughout Australia, leading supplier of premium quality steel buildings, Wide Span Sheds, is looking to collaborate with local businesses in various rural regions. “Wide Span Sheds has experienced phenomenal growth in the past decade, and we are looking at building a more prominent presence around Australia. “As part of our growth strategy, we are looking at increasing our... http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=6702 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=6702 Leading Australian shed supplier Wide Span Sheds has this week announced a relief package to assist those directly affected by recent bushfires and flooding throughout areas of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Queensland.   Those affected are eligible to receive a ten percent discount off the price on Wide Span Sheds’ entire range of steel garages, sheds, barns, stables, arenas and kit homes as well as their... http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5702 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5702 Congratulations to the following entrants who have won prizes in our Show Us Your Shed Photo Competition. Expect your Bunnings Vouchers in the mail soon! B. Steiner, Tas S. Dixon, Qld A. Schanza, WA W. Folder, NSW D. Finn, SA H. Cropper, ACT K. Walker, WA C. Brady, NSW C. Liddelow, WA G. Williams, NSW L. Morris, WA S. McGrath, NSW L. Doak, Qld http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5045 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5045 Wide Span Sheds today launched the Show Us Your Shed promotion inviting cutsomers who have purchased and erected their steel building to take photos and share them on the Wide Span Sheds website. Prizes including Bunnings Vouchers are up for grabs for photos depicting True Blue Wide Span Sheds. To find out more or enter, check out our Show Us Your Shed competition.   http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4356 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4356 There has never been a better time to buy with BlueScope Steel, Australia’s biggest steel manufacturer announcing yet another increase in the price of steel products. Due to massive rises in iron and coking coal prices, this second rise for 2008 will increase the price of steel products by as much as 15 percent. According to Phillip Gale, Managing Director of Wide Span Sheds, the price rise is expected to begin impacting... http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4000 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4000 The steel price outlook highlights a significant price increase that will have considerable impact on those wishing to buy steel products including garages, sheds, barns, and steel kit homes. With the economies of Australia's trade partners growing strongly, there is an increasing demand for and limited supply of locally produced BlueScope Steel. As such, BlueScope Steel has restricted supply of steel products to distributors and are... http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4001 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4001 Congratulations to S. Mudge of Tasmania who recently won Wide Span Sheds' Win a Trip for Two to Malaysia competition. Ms. Mudge subscribed to Wide Span Sheds e-newsletter and in doing so won a trip for two for 7 glorious nights in Malaysia. While on holiday Susan and her husband will stay in an exclsuive 5-star hotel and enjoy the sights and sounds of bustling Kuala Lumpur. Congratulations Ms. Mudge and thanks for subscribing! Stay tuned... http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3273 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3273 Australia's premium quality steel building company, Wide Span Sheds, will be forced to raise the price on all buildings due to a price rise by BlueScope Steel. Managing Director of Wide Span Sheds, Phill Gale said that the price rise of 4.5% was due to come into effect on all manufacturing that commenced after January 12, 2007. "BlueScope Steel make the highest quality steel products including Colorbond and Zincalume steel products which... http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=2057 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=2057 Did you know Wide Span Sheds donates thirty dollars from the sale of each shed to assist charities and organisations that help themselves? At the close of last year, the fund had accumulated upwards of $14,000, some of which Customer Service Manager, Susan Hanscomb had the pleasure of donating, in person, to the Christina Noble Children's Foundation as well as the Long Hoa Orphanage in Vietnam. Here she tells of her experience. What a pure... http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1256 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1256 Steelx is pleased to announce the appointment of James Folwell to the position of National Sales Manager - Internal Sales. James holds a Commerce and Marketing Degree from Curtin University and is currently studying part-time to obtain a Masters in Business Administration from the Australian Graduate School of Management. Recently he has worked for BOC Gases in a number of roles involving sales, marketing and management. Prior to BOC... http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1255 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1255 Wide Span Sheds contributes $30 from each steel building sale to charities which help people help themselves. Customer Service Manager Susan Hanscomb said the total amount for 2007 had passed $10,000. "We've accumulated $10, 860 in the donation fund kitty," Susan said. "I've got the fortunate role now of dispersing the money amongst some of Australia's most deserving causes. "We hope to provide much needed funding to a range of projects -... http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1254 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1254 Newly named Australian steel building group Steelx Pty Ltd, which holds a number of businesses including Wide Span Sheds, recently announced the appointment of a new director Mike Folwell. Mike joins Steelx Pty Ltd after an impressive career in businesses all over the world, and most recently was the Managing Director and CEO of West Australian mining company Iluka Resources Ltd. Mike said he was looking to bring his experience to the... http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1253 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1253 Australia's leading steel building company, Wide Span Sheds, recently announced it would move its international head office to Varsity Lakes on the Gold Coast. The $15 million project, located on the corner of Main and Boston Court, is currently in the early stages of construction and is expected to be completed early 2007. Wide Span Director Phill Gale said the building would set a new standard for Gold Coast office buildings. "The... http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1252 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1252 When Outback Opals and Bolder Black (a joint opal mining venture) were looking for buildings to protect their expensive and heavy duty machinery, as well as a processing area, they turned to Wide Span Sheds. Outback Opals owner Mike Bennett said the two buildings purchased were perfect for the mining operations needs as they could be altered from their standard design. "The first shed we bought - the farm open sided building - needed to be... http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1251 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1251 Bill Korte is a man involved in many industries including hospitality, cattle farming and construction, which inevitably leads to a lot of trucks and machinery. So how does Bill protect the assets his businesses rely so strongly on? "I recently purchased a large shed - that's now the talk of the town - to protect the equipment," Bill said. "It had to be a certain height and width to fit all of my machinery in, so Wide Span sheds custom... http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1250 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1250 Wide Span Sheds will sponsort the first annual Jack Triplett Speedway Challenge held at Narrogin Speedway on Saturday 14 October. The challenge will be held to commemorate and remember Jack Triplett who had a long and successful career in West Australia's speedway racing. Jack's son Doug will be there on the day flying the flag for his dad in his Torana production sedan. "Dad started speedway racing in the mid 60s with the Perth TQ Club,"... http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1249 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1249 Get snappy and take a photo of your Wide Span steel building. We are offering you the chance to receive a $30 Bunnings voucher for your steel building photo if it was purchased from us from 1 January 2006. You can take a photo of your building assembled or as it was delivered but hurry - entries close on 20 November 2006. If your building is used in our catalogue or marketing material you will win a $60 voucher. First prize will be $500... http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1248 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1248 If you've been thinking about putting a new shed, barn, arena or home up on your property, there has never been a better time to do it. Wide Span Sheds General Manager Phill Gale said Wide Span had kicked off their Spring into Summer Wholesale Sellout earlier this month. "As Australia's leading steel building company, our Spring into Summer Sale will be running until products are sold out," Mr Gale said. "The sale offers discounts on our... http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1247 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1247 Wide Span will be represented at the Gold Coast Indy this year in a drift racing demonstration. Darren Appleton was chosen by Indy organisers to nominate eight drivers, one of which will be Wide Spans' Cameron Gale. The demos will be done every day from Thursday to Sunday. A Friday night drift session will also be included in the program. The four day event starts 19 October 2006. http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1246 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1246 Congratulations to Wide Span's General Manager Phill Gale who was recently announced as a nominee in the Business category of the Gold Coast Honours Awards. Wide Span Customer Service Manager Susan Hanscomb said Phill was a deserving nominee. "Phill has done so much for individuals, charity organisations, the Gold Coast community and the wider community," Ms Hanscomb said. "He helped those affected by Cyclone Larry. Even though only one of... http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1245 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1245 Congratulations to our Wide Span drift driver Cameron who battled it out on 19 and 20 August 2006 to win first place in the street-based Super Drift category at Tasmania's Symmons Plains raceway. Over 32 competitors from all over Australia took part over the weekend-long event. Cameron took points away from the win which will go towards an end of year total. The next and final competition for the year will be held at Sydney's Oran Park on... http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1244 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1244 Australia's leading steel building company Wide Span Sheds (WSS) now offers assistance with Council planning and approval to its affordable home customers. Affordable Homes Manager Allan McNaughton said by using Wide Span's preferred consultant the company would offer $500 toward fees incurred by Council when constructing new buildings. Allan said the company was selling over 30 homes a month and was continuing to experience exceptional... http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1243 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1243 Australia's lead steel building company Wide Span Sheds (WSS) will be forced to increase product prices due to the price rise of BlueScope® steel. WSS General Manager Phill Gale said the next price rise due on Thursday, 24 August 2006 was out of Wide Span's hands. "For companies that only use the best quality steel in their buildings, there is no alternative but to increase product prices," Mr Gale said. "BlueScope® Steel is suffering due... http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1242 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1242 Wide Span Sheds' General Manager Phill Gale adjusted company turnover projections for the financial year to $60 million in steel building sales. "The sky is the limit. We've branched out into authorizing local Australians to sell our product in their community. With 400 of these agent places available, already 90 applications have been received. "With progress like this we plan to be turning over around $100 million in the 07/08 financial... http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1241 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1241 Wide Span Sheds has reached an Australian first by using a software program, enabling them to simplify things for each customer and their individual needs. Program designer James Greig from Bluehype said the Shed Management Software not only managed the business' workflow but also produced the engineering specifications for steel buildings down to the millimetre. "I think it's fair to say there's no other system like it in Australia," James... http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1240 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1240 Wide Span Sheds has reached an Australian first by using a software program, enabling them to simplify things for each customer and their individual needs. Program designer James Greig from Bluehype said the Shed Management Software not only managed the business' workflow but also produced the engineering specifications for steel buildings down to the millimetre. "I think it's fair to say there's no other system like it in Australia," James... http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1238 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1238 Wide Span Sheds released its biggest product catalogue today with over 1 million copies being distributed all over the nation. The new 16 page publication was delivered to every acreage and rural property in Australia. It was also inserted into numerous print news media such as Land Weekly, Queensland Country Life, Stock and Land, Stock Journal, Farm Weekly and Countryman trader, as well as being sent to 60,000 regional businesses. The... http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1239 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1239 Dawn Kirkwood is planning on cooking up a storm after winning $4,900 worth of Kleenmaid appliances in a Wide Span Sheds' catalogue competition. When asked how she felt after being told she'd won, Dawn laughed. "I couldn't believe it! I've never won anything like that in my life - I was absolutely astounded."  And what does Dawn plan on doing with her windfall? "A new fan-forced oven would be wonderful." http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1237 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=1237 Wide Span Sheds is offering business owners across Australia the chance to build their product range. This is a great opportunity for you to sell our reputable product without having capital tied up in stock. We have the systems in place to develop a win/win business relationship, allowing you to quote and sell a wide range of steel buildings with the majority of work handled by Wide Span Sheds. http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=11186 http://www.sheds.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=11186 Wide Span Sheds is delighted to announce the appointment of Century 21 Kyogle as their new authorised agent in NSW. Wide Span Sheds is a leading Australian supplier of premium quality steel buildings, and they offer a range of rural sheds, homes and buildings to the domestic, rural, equine, commercial and industrial markets. Wide Span Shed’s national sales and marketing manager, James Folwell, is extremely confident about the...