Century Containers deliver on PUMA Project PPE Stores

Design & Engineering Approach

• Developed bespoke shipping container conversions specifically engineered for PPE and rigging storage applications.
• Specified and utilised 30ft High Cube containers to create bespoke dimensions beyond standard container formats, allowing:
  • Increased internal volume for bulky PPE and rigging equipment
  • Improved headroom and vertical storage capacity
  • More efficient internal zoning and circulation
• Optimised internal layouts to:
  • Maximise usable floor and wall space within standard container dimensions
  • The use of quality materials
  • Improve access, circulation, and safe equipment handling
  • Clearly organise PPE and rigging equipment for efficient daily use
• Integrated CorkSol thermal and anti-condensation coating within the containers to:
  • Reduce internal condensation common in steel containers
  • Improve thermal comfort for operatives accessing the units
  • Protect stored PPE and rigging equipment from moisture-related degradation
  Designed and manufactured bespoke rigging hook systems, tailored to the client’s specific rigging equipment sizes and load requirements, ensuring:
  • Secure and clearly organised storage
  • Improved manual handling and access
  • Long-term durability under repetitive heavy use
• Selected materials and finishes suited to long-term industrial and construction environments.

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• Associated Side Project: 10ft Tunnel Container Clocking-In Station Alongside the main scope of works, we delivered a bespoke 10ft tunnel container adapted for use as a site clocking-in / access control station.
  • The tunnel configuration allowed through-access, supporting controlled personnel consideration without creating bottlenecks at site entry points.
  • Internal modifications were designed to accommodate:
    • Clocking-in hardware and access control systems
    • Clear pedestrian flow and visibility
    • Robust finishes suitable for high-frequency daily use
  • The compact 10ft footprint enabled flexible placement close to site entrances while maintaining durability and security.
  This side project demonstrated our ability to rapidly adapt container formats for ancillary site infrastructure, complementing the primary PPE and rigging storage assets.

Fabrication & Quality Control

• All container modifications and fabrication works were completed in-house using a controlled and repeatable production process.
• Heavy-duty fixings, shelving, and structural elements were installed to safely support rigging loads.
• Electrical installations were completed, inspected, and tested prior to dispatch.
• Each container unit underwent final quality checks to ensure compliance with approved specifications.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Maintained structured communication with S&J Synergy while ensuring alignment with Bilfinger Construction and Mitsubishi UK requirements.
• Responded efficiently to technical queries and specification clarifications without impacting programme timelines.
• Managed approvals in parallel with fabrication to maintain delivery certainty.

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Outcome

• Successful delivery of fully compliant containerised PPE Stores and Rigging Stores ready for immediate deployment on site.
• Units met all functional, durability, and safety expectations set by the client and principal contractors.
• Fabrication and delivery were completed within the agreed construction programme, supporting uninterrupted site operations.
• Positive feedback received regarding:
  • Build quality of the container conversions
  • Practicality of the internal storage layouts
  • Overall robustness and suitability for industrial use

Health & Safety Considerations

• Container designs prioritised safe access, clear internal organisation, and secure storage of PPE and rigging equipment.
• Electrical systems were installed and tested in accordance with applicable industrial standards.
• Fabrication processes followed internal health and safety controls to minimise risk during container modification works.
• Units were delivered as self-contained assets, reducing installation and commissioning risk on site.

Sustainability & Asset Reuse

• The project utilised shipping containers as the primary structural base, extending the lifecycle of existing assets.
• Container-based storage solutions reduced the requirement for permanent site buildings.
• Units are fully relocatable and reusable, supporting future redeployment across multiple sites and reducing environmental impact.

Key Learnings & Continuous Improvement

• Early engagement with all stakeholders was critical in managing specification complexity on a multi-contractor project.
• Parallel fabrication and approval workflows improved programme certainty.
• Lessons learned from this project have been incorporated into future containerised PPE and storage unit designs, improving efficiency and usability.

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The PUMA Project demonstrates our capability to deliver bespoke containerised storage solutions, including PPE Stores and Rigging Stores, within complex industrial and construction environments. Through structured design, controlled container fabrication, and proactive stakeholder coordination, we delivered a low-risk, high-quality solution aligned with tier-one contractor expectations.

This project reinforces our position as a reliable supplier of industrial shipping container conversions for infrastructure, construction, and energy-sector applications.

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