How do construction sites use storage containers?
Construction sites regularly require storage sheds to stock expensive building materials both short and long-term. Shipping containers are made from high-grade steel, making them extremely durable and secure. They are also air, water, and windproof, keeping valuables inside safe from extreme weather. Read more about container modifications for sites that need more than a lockable box.
How does manufacturing use them?
The need for storage in the manufacturing industry is endless. Businesses require storage for raw materials, supplies, specialty tools, equipment and spare parts to manufacture the final products and shipping containers provide ample, long-term and secure storage. Containers can also be stacked to save space.
How does agriculture use them?
Shipping containers can be used in agriculture to keep equipment such as heavy machinery, farm tools and supplies safe from elements and to keep the different types of machinery secure. They offer a secure storage space that is flexible and can be acquired quickly and easily. Some farmers have also started vertical farming inside used shipping containers.
How do mines use modified containers?
Mine sites are rough places, and equipment has to move often. Modified shipping containers give these operations strength and portability. A tough, well-built container handles severe weather and hard site conditions and needs little upkeep, so it can pay off over time.
Mine work sites shift from place to place. A crane or forklift can move a container to the next location, and containers can even be placed in underground mines. Common modifications include:
- Mobile labs
- Control rooms
- Jobsite offices
- Mobile restrooms
- Break rooms and recreation centers
- Workforce housing
- First aid stations
- Laundry facilities
A container can also be fitted to a mine’s special needs. One example is a floor made to contain spills, which helps protect the floor from wear. Choosing a container that can be moved, rather than a fixed building, can save time and money and keep a lab within easy reach of the mine.
How to get a quote
NPSA is a trade association. Its member companies rent, sell, and modify these storage containers. Send a quote request and it goes to member companies near you, or search the member directory yourself. For lighter commercial uses, see light industrial containers.