http://www.sheds.com.au/ Mon, 25 Jun 2012 01:32:30 Wide Span Sheds Articles http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/The-Sky's-the-Limit-for-Wide-Span-Sheds-Naracoorte.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/The-Sky's-the-Limit-for-Wide-Span-Sheds-Naracoorte.html Wide Span Sheds is delighted to announce that Naracoorte Bobcat and Paving was their second most successful agent for March 2012. According to the leading supplier of steel buildings, Naracoorte Bobcat and Paving is consistently one of Wide Span Sheds’ top performing agents throughout the country. “Our Naracoorte agents, Sue and Peter, have shown exceptional results in the past year. They are steadily in our... http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Optimum-Engineering-and-Wide-Span-Sheds.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Optimum-Engineering-and-Wide-Span-Sheds.html Leading steel shed supplier, Wide Span Sheds is building a solid reputation in Wagga and Young with the help of their local authorised agents, Optimum Engineering. The two companies joined forces over two years ago and are now supplying a large range of sheds, barns and steel kit homes to this New South Wales region. According to Wide Span Sheds’ Agent Channel Manager, Alisdair McLean, it is a strategic alliance that they... http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Wide-Span-Sheds-Introduces-Online-Garden-Shed-Shop.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Wide-Span-Sheds-Introduces-Online-Garden-Shed-Shop.html Wide Span Sheds is proud to announce they are introducing a new line of Durabuilt EasySHEDS’ garden sheds to the product mix, and Australian consumers can purchase them online. According to the steel building giant, the new range of garden sheds are made with high tensile steel and come in 25 different colours. Wide Span Sheds’ national sales and marketing manager, James Folwell, said that the company is excited... http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Sizzling-Summer-Shed-Sale.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Sizzling-Summer-Shed-Sale.html Wide Span Sheds is pleased to welcome 2012 with our Sizzling Summer Sale! Start the New Year with a brand new steel building at Sizzling Summer Prices! There really has never been a better time to buy. So whether you are looking for that perfect shed to store your expensive tools and equipment, a steel kit home to be your haven, an industrial shed to generate business or simply a man cave to hangout in, we have a range of sheds, kit... http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Wide-Span-Boom-with-Mining-Industry.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Wide-Span-Boom-with-Mining-Industry.html The mining industry in Australia is thriving, and Wide Span Industrial is working tirelessly to provide quality pre-engineered buildings to this segment. Wide Span Industrial’s division manager, Manuel Delgado, believes the Australian owned and operated steel building company has the resources and the ability to be competitive with overseas suppliers and to provide the mining industry premium quality buildings. ... http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Win-a-Shed-Competition-Winner-Announced.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Win-a-Shed-Competition-Winner-Announced.html Wide Span Sheds today announced the winner of the “Win a Shed” competition. The national supplier of premium quality steel buildings asked contestants to pick their favourite shed and explain in 25-words or less why they wanted to win that particular steel building. Wide Span Sheds national sales and marketing manager, James Folwell, said the competition was a huge success and was a great way for the company... http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/A-Wide-Span-Shed-For-Christmas.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/A-Wide-Span-Shed-For-Christmas.html If all you want for Christmas is your Wide Span Shed, then contact your Wide Span Sheds’ steel building specialist today and make sure your building is in manufacturing before 28th October 2011 to ensure your Wide Span Shed is delivered in time for Christmas. That’s right, you can lap up the luxury of having your new farm shed, machinery or storage shed, garage or workshop delivered to you in time for Christmas.... http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Beat-the-Tax-Man.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Beat-the-Tax-Man.html It’s nearly that time of year again - the end of financial year! And Wide Span Sheds is offering all customers up to 5% off their steel building quote with their “Beat the Tax Man” Promotion. For a limited time only, customers can save money on their steel buildings, just by Beating the Tax Man! Customers can take advantage of this promotion, by simply: 1. Accepting your quote and returning all... http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/A-Wide-Span-Shed-Granted-to-Audrey's-Wish.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/A-Wide-Span-Shed-Granted-to-Audrey's-Wish.html Various Australian businesses have banded together to grant Sydney mother of three, Audrey Myrden, who is suffering from terminal brain cancer, her last wish – a family home for her children. Wide Span Sheds has chipped in and donated a steel shed – double garage with roller doors to Audrey, who has battled terminal cancer for the past couple of years. Audrey is the mother of three young boys under the... http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Steel-Farm-Sheds-Protecting-your-Investments.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Steel-Farm-Sheds-Protecting-your-Investments.html Australian’s are increasingly being subjected to flash flooding, fierce winds and brutal fires. Get the best protection for your equipment with a durable steel rural shed from Wide Span Sheds. Wide Span Sheds’ authorised agent and reputable shed builder, Cathy Graham said that when protecting your assets you need to make sure that you are getting a first-class quality building. “Regardless of what... http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/It's-Raining-Sheds-and-Dogs-for-Petstock-Batemans-Bay.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/It's-Raining-Sheds-and-Dogs-for-Petstock-Batemans-Bay.html Leading pet supply store, Petstock Batemans Bay and leading supplier of steel buildings, Wide Span Sheds, have joined forces to provide quality steel building solutions to the southern NSW coastal market. Petstock Batemans Bay can now add steel building kits to its product line, having joined forces with leading steel supplier, Wide Span Sheds. The local pet supply store sealed the deal with Wide Span Sheds in late... http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Alexander-Easy-Fix-Engineering-joins-forces-with-Wide-Span-Sheds.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Alexander-Easy-Fix-Engineering-joins-forces-with-Wide-Span-Sheds.html Wide Span Sheds is delighted to announce the appointment of their new Wide Span Sheds agent in Toowoomba - Alexander Easy-Fix Engineering. The highly successful engineering company based in Toowoomba will take over the operations for Wide Span Sheds effective immediately and Managing Director, Barry Alexander, has high hopes for the strategic alliance. “Alexander Easy-Fix Engineering has built a solid reputation in... http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Wide-Span-Homes-Introduces-the-Country-Estate-Steel-Kit-Home.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Wide-Span-Homes-Introduces-the-Country-Estate-Steel-Kit-Home.html Wide Span Homes is set to release the ultimate in Country living - with the introduction of the new Country Estate steel-kit-home. Wide Span Homes’ national marketing and sales manager, James Folwell, said the new plans were designed with the large family in mind. “We have spent the last couple of years’ fine tuning this family house. It offers the ultimate in country living, with its spacious floor... http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/WSS-and-Naracoorte-Bobcat-and-Paving-are-a-force-to-be-reckoned-with..html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/WSS-and-Naracoorte-Bobcat-and-Paving-are-a-force-to-be-reckoned-with..html If you’re looking for a genuine shed; a genuine deal, then call Naracoorte Bobcat and Paving today, and ask how they can make your dream a reality. Naracoorte Bobcat and Paving is an authorised Wide Span Sheds' agent and can help with the supply of premium quality steel buildings. There is a huge selection to choose from including rural sheds, steel kit homes, garages and workshops, farm sheds, barns, arenas and... http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Wide-Span-Sheds-gets-behind-the-Victorian-Flood-Victims-.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Wide-Span-Sheds-gets-behind-the-Victorian-Flood-Victims-.html Australia’s favourite steel shed, garage and steel kit home supplier, Wide Span Sheds has announced they are getting behind this year’s flood victims in Victoria by giving them a 10% discount on the entire range of farm and storage sheds, garages and steel kit homes. With Victoria experiencing some of the worst flooding in more than a decade, Wide Span Sheds’ sales and marketing manager, James Folwell, is... http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Roll-Formers-Price-Rise-July10.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Roll-Formers-Price-Rise-July10.html 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/articles/Introducing-Absolute-Trailer-Solutions-as-a-WSS-Authorised-Agent-.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Introducing-Absolute-Trailer-Solutions-as-a-WSS-Authorised-Agent-.html  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/articles/Join-us-on-Twitter-&-Facebook.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Join-us-on-Twitter-&-Facebook.html 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/articles/Free-Delivery-Promotion---October-2010.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Free-Delivery-Promotion---October-2010.html Free Delivery Promotion – October 2010 Summer is almost here and Wide Span Sheds is helping you get the most out of your outdoor living with genuine savings across the board. Check out our new catalogue for our full range of sheds, steel kit homes, industrial buildings, garages, workshops, storage sheds, fencing and carports and patios. AND for a limited time only, Wide Span Sheds is shouting delivery fees.... http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Wide-Span-Industrial-Supplies-a-Building-for-Prayer-in-the-Solomons.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Wide-Span-Industrial-Supplies-a-Building-for-Prayer-in-the-Solomons.html 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/articles/Wide-Span-Sheds-enters-the-Blogosphere.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Wide-Span-Sheds-enters-the-Blogosphere.html 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/articles/Bunnings-Wangaratta-is-just-the-beginning-for-Wide-Span-Industrial.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Bunnings-Wangaratta-is-just-the-beginning-for-Wide-Span-Industrial.html 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/articles/The-Sky's-the-Limit-with-Wide-Span-Sheds-Industrial-Steel-Buildings.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/The-Sky's-the-Limit-with-Wide-Span-Sheds-Industrial-Steel-Buildings.html 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/articles/Home-Sweet-Wide-Span-Homes.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Home-Sweet-Wide-Span-Homes.html 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/articles/Beat-the-Steel-Price-Rise.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Beat-the-Steel-Price-Rise.html 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/articles/Let's-Do-a-Deal!.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Let's-Do-a-Deal!.html 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/articles/Summer-Super-Sale-Delivers-on-Savings.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Summer-Super-Sale-Delivers-on-Savings.html 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/articles/We're-having-a-Genuine-Sale.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/We're-having-a-Genuine-Sale.html 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/articles/Men-spend-three-and-a-half-years-in-sheds.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Men-spend-three-and-a-half-years-in-sheds.html 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/articles/Wide-Span-Sheds-assists-Black-Saturday-victims-with-over-$25,000-in-steel-homes-and-sheds-discounts.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Wide-Span-Sheds-assists-Black-Saturday-victims-with-over-$25,000-in-steel-homes-and-sheds-discounts.html 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/articles/Wide-Span-Sheds-is-seeking-agents-throughout-Australia!.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Wide-Span-Sheds-is-seeking-agents-throughout-Australia!.html 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/articles/Wide-Span-Sheds-announces-Relief-Package-for-Bushfire-and-Flood-Victims-.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Wide-Span-Sheds-announces-Relief-Package-for-Bushfire-and-Flood-Victims-.html 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/articles/Show-Us-Your-Shed-Results-Announced.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Show-Us-Your-Shed-Results-Announced.html 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/articles/Show-Us-Your-Shed-competition-Launch.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Show-Us-Your-Shed-competition-Launch.html 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/articles/Price-of-Steel-to-Rise-Again-by-up-to-15%.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Price-of-Steel-to-Rise-Again-by-up-to-15%.html 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/articles/"Beat-the-Price-Rise"-May-2008.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/"Beat-the-Price-Rise"-May-2008.html 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/articles/"Malaysia-Holiday-Winner-Announced".html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/"Malaysia-Holiday-Winner-Announced".html 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/articles/"BlueScope-Steel-prices-Set-to-Rise"-December-2007.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/"BlueScope-Steel-prices-Set-to-Rise"-December-2007.html 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/articles/"Wide-Eyed-Wonder-for-Wide-Span-Sheds"-May-2007.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/"Wide-Eyed-Wonder-for-Wide-Span-Sheds"-May-2007.html 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/articles/New-National-Sales-Manager.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/New-National-Sales-Manager.html 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/articles/Wide-Span-donates-over-$10,000.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Wide-Span-donates-over-$10,000.html 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/articles/Wide-Span-appoints-new-director.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Wide-Span-appoints-new-director.html 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/articles/Wide-Span-on-Boston.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Wide-Span-on-Boston.html 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/articles/Wide-Span-protects-opal-business.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Wide-Span-protects-opal-business.html 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/articles/Keep-truckin'-with-Wide-Span.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Keep-truckin'-with-Wide-Span.html 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/articles/First-challenge-for-speedway-legend-.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/First-challenge-for-speedway-legend-.html 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/articles/Photo-comp.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Photo-comp.html 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/articles/Wide-Span-in-Gold-Coast-Indy-.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Wide-Span-in-Gold-Coast-Indy-.html 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/articles/Gold-Coast-Honors-General-Manager.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Gold-Coast-Honors-General-Manager.html 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/articles/Wide-Span-number-one.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Wide-Span-number-one.html 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/articles/No-place-like-Wide-Span-home.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/No-place-like-Wide-Span-home.html 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/articles/Multi-million-dollar-figures-released.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Multi-million-dollar-figures-released.html 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/articles/Industry-Australian-first.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Industry-Australian-first.html 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... http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Our-biggest-catalogue-yet!.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Our-biggest-catalogue-yet!.html 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/articles/Cooking-up-a-storm-with-Kleenmaid.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Cooking-up-a-storm-with-Kleenmaid.html 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/articles/Local-sales-agents-.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Local-sales-agents-.html 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/articles/Win-a-Garden-Shed.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Win-a-Garden-Shed.html At Wide Span Sheds we LOVE Christmas time. And as it is fast approaching, we are celebrating with a ‘Share and Win’ competition. Simply visit facebook.com/widespansheds and SHARE your favourite Wide Span Sheds’ steel building and fill in the entry form by clicking the “Xmas Competition” tab. You’ll then go in the draw to win one of four (4) $100 Coles Myer vouchers and our grand... http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Let's-Do-A-Deal-Promotion.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Let's-Do-A-Deal-Promotion.html Looking for the perfect shed? For a limited time only, Wide Span Sheds are giving you the opportunity to secure the perfect deal on all your steel building needs, leaving more money in YOUR pocket to spend on the fit out of your shed. Simply contact your Wide Span Sheds specialist today and let us help you on your way to building your perfect shed! CALL 1300 94 33 77. http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Coming-Soon:-The-REAL-Aussie-Garden-Shed.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Coming-Soon:-The-REAL-Aussie-Garden-Shed.html Coming in October 2011: Wide Span Sheds is proud to introduce our new range of Australian made DuraBuilt EasyShed garden sheds. These easy to assemble steel structures are the perfect solution to house your gardening equipment. http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Ray's-tough-shed-laughs-at-Yasi.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Ray's-tough-shed-laughs-at-Yasi.html The following story was written and published in Queensland Country Life. Ray’s tough shed laughs at Yasi Semi-retired NQ earthworks supervisor Ray Wilson and his wife Coral have the toughest shed in Queensland. Cyclone Yasi said so. Their 14x7 blue and white Wide Span shed at Tully Heads went right through the eye of the category-five cyclone and its 290km/h winds. The shed was hit by the accompanying tidal... http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Wide-Span-Sheds-Winter-Catalogue.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Wide-Span-Sheds-Winter-Catalogue.html Wide Span Sheds’ Mega Sale Wide Span Sheds would like to wish you all a very happy New Financial Year! And to bring this year in, we are celebrating with a Steel Building Mega Sale. There are major discounts across our comprehensive range of farm sheds, garages & workshops, machinery & storage sheds, barns & stables, steel kit homes, carports, patios and fencing. Win a Shed Competition Better yet,... http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Free-or-Discounted-Delivery.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Free-or-Discounted-Delivery.html Wide Span Sheds is shouting delivery fees. That’s right! You’ll get free or discounted delivery when you purchase one of our premium quality steel buildings – putting more money in your pocket. Conditions apply call today. Wide Span Sheds – The Genuine Shed. Call us on 1300 WIDE SPAN (1300 94 33 77) At Wide Span Sheds we reckon genuine people deserve the genuine Shed. Wide Span Sheds are... http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Wide-Span-Sheds-Autumn-Catalogue.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Wide-Span-Sheds-Autumn-Catalogue.html Wide Span Sheds Autumn Catalogue Wide Span Sheds is proud to release our Autumn catalogue. We will also be offering free delivery on selected buildings as a standard from now on, putting more money in your pocket to spend on fitting out your new building. Wide Span Sheds is one of Australia’s leading suppliers of steel building solutions, with a huge range of farm and machinery sheds, garages, workshops, steel... http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Join-Us-On-Facebook.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Join-Us-On-Facebook.html Join Us On Facebook Join the Wide Span Sheds social community on Facebook and become a fan today! You can now comment, like, share, and discuss the latest steel building news, trends and events on the official Wide Span Sheds Facebook page. Check out our FB page for the very latest in expert insights, customer success stories, news and tips on how to maintain your steel building. Don't forget to check out our large photo... http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Beat-the-Price-Rise-before-March-28th.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Beat-the-Price-Rise-before-March-28th.html Australian – Beat the Price Rise Due to a surge in global demand for steel, BlueScope has announced an industry wide price rise on components for steel buildings. BlueScope steel has publically announced the price increase and we expect to see a rise of between 9.5% and 12.5% on the following products:   Zincalume® Steel Galvaspan® Steel Truecore® Steel Wide... http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Flood-Relief---January-2011.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Flood-Relief---January-2011.html 10% Rebate for victims of Australia's flood disaster. On behalf of all the staff at Wide Span Sheds, we would like to offer our sincerest condolences to all those who have been affected by the devastating floods in Australia. We would like to help by offering anyone who has been directly affected by the floods a 10% rebate with any steel building purchase. *Terms & Conditions The 10% rebate is only... http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/We-Are-Shouting-Delivery-Fees!.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/We-Are-Shouting-Delivery-Fees!.html Wide Span Sheds is shouting delivery fees. That’s right! You’ll get free or discounted delivery when you purchase one of our premium quality steel buildings – putting more money in your pocket. Conditions apply call today. Wide Span Sheds – The Genuine Shed. Call us on 1300 WIDE SPAN (1300 94 33 77) At Wide Span Sheds we reckon genuine people deserve the genuine Shed. Wide Span Sheds are... http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/New-Catalogue-Out-Now!---January-2011.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/New-Catalogue-Out-Now!---January-2011.html Summer is here and Wide Span Sheds is helping you get the most out of your outdoor living with genuine savings across the board. Check out our new catalogue for our full range of sheds, steel kit homes, industrial buildings, garages, workshops, storage sheds, fencing and carports and patios. Wide Span Sheds is shouting delivery fees. That’s right! You’ll get free or discounted delivery on the purchase on one of... http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Wide-Span-Sheds-Appoints-Agents-in-Kyogle.html http://www.sheds.com.au/articles/Wide-Span-Sheds-Appoints-Agents-in-Kyogle.html 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...