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If your business needs more space, skip the slow and expensive builds. SmartShelters’ industrial and commercial canopies are NZ-made and fully relocatable, delivering strength, versatility, and compliance you can count on. Whether you need a covered logistics hub, secure equipment storage, or a workshop for your team, we build shelters that you can customise for your operation, ensuring they withstand the test of time.
SmartShelters offers NZ’s most comprehensive range of commercial sheds, including steel post mounted, concrete, and container-based systems are all designed for easy relocation or permanent use. Every structure is designed and built to handle New Zealand weather, engineered to the latest standards, and backed by 110 years of combined expertise.
SmartShelters’ fabric-clad commercial sheds offer the durability of steel sheds with the versatility of modular construction. These structures with canopies suit a wide variety of commercial and industrial projects, while being faster and more cost-effective to install than permanent commercial or industrial buildings.
Durable commercial storage sheds for primary producers, manufacturers, and import/export businesses.
Versatile warehouse buildings for goods, equipment, or palletised storage.
Ideal for mechanical bays, workshops, vehicle servicing, and carpentry applications.
Temporary or long-term bases for civil and construction projects.
Protect marine equipment with high-clearance domes and optional side cladding for enhanced protection.
Store helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft with full-span hangars and large access doors.
With over a century of experience, SmartShelters leads the way in designing tough, relocatable systems for commercial and industrial use. Whether you're protecting assets, storing bulk materials, or building site facilities, we supply solutions tailored to your business.
SmartShelters’ commercial buildings are manufactured right here in Auckland — not imported. We're the only genuine NZ-made shelter company, with products designed specifically for our country’s harshest weather zones. Local construction also means faster turnaround, better quality control, and ongoing support you can count on.
Every commercial building is designed and certified to the latest AS/NZS 1170.2:2021 engineering standards. Whether your business is located in the far north, deep south, or high-wind alpine zones, we tailor structural plans to ensure site-specific compliance, safety, and consent.
To ensure uncompromising strength, we use C450-grade galvanised structural steel with a wall thickness of at least 4 mm in our main shelter arches. All our structures feature rectangular or square galvanised profiles, built to outperform and outlast.
Our exclusive SmartShield® membrane is 100% PVC-free and is the strongest container shelter fabric cladding on the market. Don’t be fooled by weight alone — our fabric delivers superior tear resistance, UV stability, and natural light diffusion across the widest range of industrial and commercial buildings in NZ.
Our commercial buildings range from 6m to 45m in width, with custom heights and unlimited lengths to suit your workflow and site. With the most extensive range of canopy spans and mounting options in New Zealand, SmartShelters can customise every detail from SmartWall end walls to roller doors, and integrated internal spaces for HR, workshops, or logistics.
CONTAINER MOUNTED SHELTERS WITH END WALLS & ROLLER DOORS
"It’s such an easy storage to use. The quality and the service that we have received has been brilliant."
CONTAINER MOUNTED SHELTERS WITH END WALLS
"Our customers and colleagues and team on site are amazed at these huge shelters creating our state-of-the-art workshops."
CONTAINER MOUNTED SHELTER WITH END WALLS & ROLLER DOOR
"A SmartShelter was a quick and easy solution to our problem."
"This has been a massive game changer for our operation"
"The shelters make the site look ordered and clean."
"Due to the height and wide clear span, loaders can be used inside the shelter with peace of mind that they won’t damage the shelter."
SmartShelters supplies a full range of commercial and industrial shelter systems — including steel frame, timber post mounted, concrete-mounted, and container-mounted structures — all clad with our high-performance SmartShield® fabric. Featuring flexible designs, these commercial buildings combine the strength and durability of permanent industrial buildings.
Absolutely. Our commercial buildings come with an industry-leading 12-year warranty for product faults, covering both frame and roof fabric.
Lead times vary depending on building type and specifications, but most industrial structures can be installed in as little as 4 weeks. Our team will provide a detailed timeline tailored to your site and design criteria.
Yes. We offer complete installation services NZ-wide, including site preparation guidance and coordination with contractors.
The cost of a commercial shelter depends on key design factors like size, span, cladding, and mounting method. Container mounted shelters are usually the most cost-effective option. Block-mounted, timber, and steel post mounted shelters may cost more due to the added requirements for subframes and foundations.
Our commercial and industrial buildings can span up to 45m in width, with no internal poles, thanks to our dome-style construction. You can customise the length and height of your commercial building using containers, poles, or concrete blocks.
Our SmartShield® ripstop fabric lasts 12–15 years or more, even in NZ’s harshest environments — including heavy rain, wind, and snow zones. Explore our case study of a 14-year-old shelter used for composting, featuring its original fabric roof still in use.
Yes. We offer multiple mounting options, including containers, timber posts, concrete blocks, and steel posts. Our container domes can be configured with internal or external container placement, depending on access needs and storage requirements.
Yes. All container mounted shelters must be securely anchored to meet NZ Building Code AS/NZS 1170.2:2021 and withstand wind and weather loads. SmartShelters offers four standard fixing options: ballast, anchor footings, concrete slab connections, or ground screws. A key advantage of our design is the ability to install container shelters on sloped or uneven sites, something traditional structures often can’t accommodate.
All SmartShelters’ commercial buildings meet AS/NZS 1170.2:2021 and are created to suit your specific location. We provide certified engineering plans for peace of mind and assurance of compliance.
The high-performance structural fabric of our commercial shelters is designed to stand up to New Zealand’s most challenging weather conditions — from high wind and heavy rain to snow and UV. Each cover comes with a 12-year warranty, but with proper care, many last well beyond 15 years.
In most cases, yes, especially for permanent or large commercial shelters. However, some smaller or temporary buildings may qualify for exemptions, including:
Yes. Relocatability is a key advantage of SmartShelters. Unlike many imported container shelters that aren’t built to last, ours are designed for durability and reuse. With Twistlock mounting beams® and modular construction, SmartShelters can be disassembled, transported, and reinstalled, making them ideal for leased land, evolving sites, or long-term projects where flexibility matters.
Definitely, our commercial buildings are a popular solution for devanning and goods handling. The clear-span design offers unrestricted access for forklifts and pallet movers, and can double as secure storage or workstations. Optional gap-span beams enable side access, making our commercial buildings ideal for efficient devanning bays. We also offer a mobile devanning shelter designed specifically for unloading individual containers.
Yes, we specialise in custom canopy shelters for rugged terrain and complex sites. Engineers will assess your land and recommend secure mounting options, such as ground screws, concrete pads, or container ballast. Whether you’re building on sloped, soft, or uneven ground, we’ll tailor a foundation and shelter structure to suit your business needs.
Highly customisable. SmartShelters offers the widest range of fabric clad shelter options that mount on shipping containers, mounting posts, concrete blocks and panels. Choose from widths spanning 6m to 45m, with variable heights and lengths. Our flexible designs also allow you to select from a full range of add-ons, including end walls, roller doors, signage, cladding, guttering, internal partitions, and lighting. We’ll design your commercial building around your workflow, equipment, and future expansion needs.
Yes. For added security and weather protection, you can customise your building with SmartWall — a full-height end wall featuring steel cladding at the base and tough fabric cladding above. This upgrade helps safeguard your assets from theft, wind, and rain while maintaining airflow. We also offer lockable doors and other secure access options to suit your specific site requirements. Discuss your needs with our team.
With 110 years of expertise, SmartShelters is New Zealand’s trusted leader in the design and supply of commercial shelters and fabric membrane-clad industrial structures. Our structures are built for performance, engineered for your site, made with premium materials, and backed by NZ’s longest warranty.
Manufactured right here in our Auckland warehouse, we know what works for NZ’s harsh conditions and we don’t cut corners. Whether you're protecting valuable equipment, setting up a logistics base, or expanding your storage capacity, our team will deliver a building that fits your operation and future-proofs your investment.
Ready to secure your space? Get in touch today and let’s build a smarter, stronger shelter solution, designed for your site, your needs, and your success.
Protect what matters with New Zealand-made shelters built on 100 years of trusted expertise. Contact us today!
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