Member Spotlight: BEI Benedict Trailers & Containers

Member Spotlight by [BEI Benedict Trailers & Containers]

Provide us with a brief summary of your business’ services

Benedict Enterprises Inc. (BEI) sells, rents, and services shipping containers and trailers for customers who need extra capacity for worksite facilities or short- or long-term storage of goods and equipment.

Tell us about your company’s mission and values

Our Mission: Relieve our customers’ stress by easing their space constraints.

Our Values:

CARE ABOUT COMMUNITY
From the start, our founder Arnold Benedict believed “the more you give, the more you get.” Not only does it feel good to support local organizations and families, it also strengthens our communities. BEI will always be a give-back kind of company.

ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES
We don’t sit back and wait for good things to happen. The BEI team takes on challenges with enthusiasm and the drive to get work done effectively.

THINK BEYOND THE BOX
Containers are a shell that can solve challenges. How they can be used allows us to imagine potential and tap unconventional thinking.

BE A PROBLEM SOLVER
Our customers come to us with a need, a budget, and a timeline. Those don’t always play nicely together, but we work hard to fit the pieces together in the best combination.

What are the services you use the most (or are looking forward to using) from the Columbus Chamber?

The Columbus Chamber offers access to a massive number of members that may need our services now or in the future. We are excited to be a contributing member to the chamber through involvement at events and providing value to other members. Connections with Columbus Chamber employees have been enlightening as they truly work hard to find the best business solutions for anything you may need support with.

How do you stay engaged with trends that you see in your industry?

The world of customization, construction, and shipping containers is constantly evolving—and it’s an exciting industry to be part of! We stay ahead of the curve by attending national conferences where we explore the latest trends and innovations in shipping containers, storage solutions, and modular design. As a company, we’re always sharing new ideas and discussing how we can learn, adapt, and implement them to better serve our customers.

What is your company culture like?

We’ve been family-owned and family-oriented from the very beginning—over 60 years ago. You can see it in our values and feel it in every interaction with our team. As cliché as it may sound, we truly see our employees as family. That means we care about more than just performance—we’re invested in their success and well-being.

With decades of industry experience, we have the knowledge and dedication to help both employees and customers navigate any challenge. Unlike massive corporations with high turnover and rigid systems, we take a personal approach. Our customer service isn’t just a department—it’s the heart of what we do. We believe you’ll notice the difference, and it’s what will keep you coming back.

What does it take to be a successful employee at your company?

A successful employee at BEI is committed to quality, customer-focused, and adaptable. They take pride in their work, solve problems proactively, and embrace new industry trends. Team-oriented and reliable, they contribute to a supportive culture while maintaining a strong work ethic. Most importantly, they’re Growth and midwestern values. I don’t know too many other places around that are growing like Columbus, Ohio. Business leaders are seeing the potential in Columbus. People are moving here. It’s exciting to be a part of it.

Ohio has always had a midwestern work ethic and authenticity to it that you can’t get everywhere. Columbus is a melting pot that combines these values with national and global influence because people everywhere are seeing the great things happening here.

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