Bespoke, fully equipped modular equipment housings to protect and maintain essential power, communication and control systems for oil and gas, rail and power plants. Portastor offers a complete project-managed, turn-key solution to save you time and money while minimising risk.

Fully packaged modular buildings for mission-critical equipment

Plug-and-play buildings for all power, control and

automation equipment

Portastor is a market leader in the supply of fully integrated factory-built equipment buildings.

For more than 40 years, we have been designing,

manufacturing and installing packaged buildings to

accommodate control, automation and power equipment

to meet the specifications of some of the world’s most

demanding industries.

Our buildings have been designed to protect essential

equipment in environments ranging from the freezing

wastes of Siberia to the heat of the Saudi Arabian desert,

from the extremes of the Continental interior to the

humidity of the tropics.

We specialise in taking construction projects off the critical

path by providing complete plug-and-play solutions that

are fully fitted out in our factory, before delivering them

to site for rapid installation and commissioning. It’s the

fast, efficient, sustainable way to install or upgrade critical

plant systems, with minimal risk or disruption to your

operations.

Contact the modular equipment housing specialistsContact the experienced team at Portastor to find out how we can design, build and install fully packaged modular buildings to securely house your essential equipment.

Tel: + 44 (0) 1904 650888 Email: action@portastor.com

Power:

» National Grid

» ESB

» BNFL

» Sellafield

» Siemens

» ABB

» Alstom

» All UK electricity

distribution

companies

Oil and gas:

» Total

» Shell

» BP

» Conoco Phillips

» Exxon

» Petrofac

» Costain

» Schneider

Electric

Rail:

» Network Rail

» ABB

» Siemens

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Why choose modular off-site construction?

Choosing a factory-built modular building solution for your equipment offers significant time, safety, cost and quality benefits.

HEALTH & SAFETYConstructed in a controlled environment

minimising risk and delivering a significantly

improved working environment.

50% FASTERReducing programme, removing

inefficiencies by facilitating parallel

construction.

WEATHER PROOFAs all construction is undertaken in our

factory, weather conditions on site are

eliminated. Allowing for no loss of time

during production or installation.

PLUG & PLAYWith up to 95% of the solution completed

before arrival at site, installation is easier

and with reduced risk.

60 ACRE SITEOur extensive site means we can install first

and second fit out stages before we get

anywhere near your site, taking your project

off the critical path.

REDUCE DISRUPTIONBy implement a large number of installation

elements whilst in the factory, we minimise

time delays and keep you on schedule.

ECONOMIES OF SCALERepetition of modular buildings reduces

production costs by improving

operational efficiencies.

SUPERIOR QUALITYFactory standard quality control reduces

risk and lowers whole life cycle costs.

REDUCES SITE LABOURSignificantly improving health and safety

and minimising disruption on site.

ENVIRONMENTFactory production techniques are much

more efficient, eliminating a large amount

of material waste.

the entire buildings are constructed from stainless steel,

including the walls, roof, floor and all structural supports.

That gives unrivalled corrosion resistance and longevity.

The stainless steel body is available in a range of finishes

and has an innovative anti-vandal exterior to allow easy

removal of graffiti.

OEM equipment fitted and tested under factory conditions

The vast size of the manufacturing site at Portastor

enables us to store and fit out equipment housings on

a large scale for any project. All the OEM equipment you

require can be delivered to our site and fitted by our

experienced in-house teams, then fully factory tested

prior to despatch.

This keeps complex engineering work out of your

critical path and away from your operational site. It

also guarantees you the consistently high standards of

precision and accuracy that can only be achieved in a

factory environment.

Versatile, robust buildings for multiple

applications

Portastor offers a full range of bespoke equipment housings, including stand-alone buildings measuring up to 30m x 6m.

Individual modules can be linked to create larger open-

plan modular buildings of any size or configuration, and

with multiple storeys. The buildings are fully fitted out with

all building services and OEM equipment in our factory,

with fire protection and blast-resistant performance

specified to meet individual project requirements.

Stainless steel buildings for long-life performance

Portastor offers stainless steel, corrosion-resistant, low-

maintenance buildings to house equipment in difficult-to-

access, hazardous or polluted environments. Uniquely,

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Fire resistance designed to your specifications

We can provide building

designs incorporating varying

degrees of fire performance,

to meet specific project

requirements. These can

range from a basic rating based upon the fire integrity of

the panel structure and insulation materials, to fully tested

and certified fire resistance of every structural element in

the building.

Advanced HVAC systems maintain optimum working conditions

In locations where extreme

heat, cold or air-borne

contaminants pose a major

threat to your equipment,

Portastor can supply and install full packaged HVAC units

to create the perfect operational environment for your

most sensitive equipment. These advanced systems can

be specified to meet individual requirements, combining

precision air-conditioning, high-volume air loads and

pressurisation systems to achieve the optimum conditions

in even the harshest environments.

“We chose Portastor to supply our

buildings because of the quality of

its products and the excellent testing

facilities at its manufacturing site.

These meant we could comfortably and

conveniently test all of our installed

equipment in the Portastor buildings

away from the operational site, before

they were despatched.”

Barry Greenwood, Senior Project Engineer, Siemens

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“This is a flagship project for ABB and we’re delighted to be working with an experienced equipment housing supplier like Portastor to ensure the project achieves the standards set by Network Rail. Portastor has worked very closely with us and done a fantastic job of completing the buildings to the required specifications and keeping the project on schedule.”

ABB

Blast-resistant buildings to safeguard essential equipment

Portastor has vast experience of designing buildings with

blast ratings to meet the building response criteria for

different zones on your site. Buildings can be designed to

fulfil low-response criteria, which means they will protect

the equipment within from significant damage in the event

of an explosion. We can supply you with full details of the

blast intensity that your building can withstand, including

peak reflected wave pressures and durations.

Bespoke equipment housings for multiple

sectors

Portastor has more than 20 years’ experience of

designing, building, fitting out and installing fully

packaged modular equipment housings for oil and

gas plants worldwide. We know how to meet the most

demanding specifications and provide safe, durable,

protective buildings for your most sensitive and

mission-critical equipment.

Whether your business involves upstream production

and exploration, midstream transportation and storage

or downstream refining and processing of crude oil, gas

or LNG products, Portastor offers a complete project-

managed, turn-key solution to save you time and

money.

We can design, build and install robust, blast and fire-

resistant equipment housings to provide controlled

environments for essential power, control and service

equipment, including:

» Packaged process power substations

» Packaged process automation and control rooms

» Gas pipeline communications and control kiosks

» Local equipment rooms

» Packaged E&I and MCC rooms

» Rotating-equipment housings

Portastor has a strong track record of working to

Network Rail standards and meeting the demands of

major rail infrastructure projects. We offer complete

turn-key solutions to design, manufacture and install

fully integrated, plug-and-play equipment housings,

ranging from traction power substations to signalling

and communications equipment rooms.

Off-site modular construction is the perfect solution

for hazardous and difficult-to-access trackside

locations, keeping construction and fitting-out

activities away from the site and minimising disruption

to railway operations during installation. Buildings can

even be manufactured to rail gauge specifications to

enable easy transport to site by rail.

Portastor designs and manufactures a range of

Network Rail-approved equipment housings for a

variety of applications, including:

» Traction substations

» Signalling

» Communications

» Station refurbishments

» London Underground & local tramways

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Oil and Gas Rail

Portastor supplies fully equipped and tested modular

buildings to house switchgear, control and protection

equipment for electricity generation plants, distribution

and transmission substations and renewable energy

plants. Our buildings have been designed to meet the

stringent specifications set by National Grid and ESB.

We understand the sensitivities and risks involved in

installing buildings on live power station and substation

environments, as well as on remote, inhospitable

renewable energy plants. Our expertise is trusted by

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“Portastor took charge of every aspect of getting this building to site on time, which was essential to keep the challenging programme on schedule. We trusted them to meet our tight deadline, and they didn’t let us down.”

Simon Goldthorpe, Project Manager, CG Power Solutions UK Limited

Power

many of the leading names in the power and renewable

energy industries, including all of the UK’s electricity

distribution companies.

Whether you need vast multi-room substation buildings

incorporating switchgear, control and battery equipment,

or stand-alone protection relay rooms, permit rooms

or control rooms, Portastor offers a complete project-

managed solution to maximise programme efficiency and

minimise risks on potentially hazardous sites.

Complete turn-key service from a single supplier

“Everything ran to schedule and Portastor delivered the equipment housings on the agreed date, keeping our programme on track. The buildings were delivered and installed with no problems and we are very happy with them. They are all individually tailored to the requirements of the project and we have been very pleased with the whole process and the service from Portastor.”

Alan Leadbetter, Technical Director, Storengy UK Ltd

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Switchgear and associated systems fully installed and tested.

Fully integrated switchgear buildings for oil and gas

plants can incorporate a vast array of OEM equipment,

all can be installed and factory tested at the Portastor

manufacturing facility before delivery to your site. The

range of equipment installed can include:

» Switchgear of all voltages up to 36kV

» UPS systems

» VSD or VFD equipment

» Transformers

» Associated LV control and protection cubicles

» Fire and gas panels

» Telecoms systems

Control buildings fitted out to your specifications

Distributed Control System (DCS) buildings housing your

essential site control systems can also be fitted out to

your specifications by experienced Portastor engineers.

These buildings can incorporate any of the following

equipment, according to your requirements:

» Distributed Control System

» Independent Control and Safety System

» Foundation Fieldbus

» Instrumented Protective System

» Fire and Gas System

» Emergency Shut Down

» Telecoms systems

» UPS and battery systems (AC and DC)

» Control desks

» Transformers

» Mains power panels

Bespoke equipment housings for rotating equipment

When you need robust, environmentally controlled

buildings to house rotating equipment, such as

generators, pumps and compressors to provide essential

site services, Portastor has the expertise to fit out

buildings to your exact specifications.

Design expertise to meet industry-specific standards

Portastor has the in-house design expertise to create

buildings that meet your exact specifications and comply

with all OEM and industry-specific standards. The

versatility of Portastor modular building systems means

they can be adapted to fit any site footprint, or configured

in multiple storeys to meet the demands and limitations

of any site.

Safe installation and commissioning with minimal disruption

Your fully fitted equipment housings can be delivered to

your site with all OEM equipment pre-installed and factory

tested. Portastor then manages the efficient installation

and commissioning process on site, ensuring disruption

is minimised and your buildings are installed to meet all

your quality, safety and performance criteria.

Portastor offers a complete end-to-end ‘consultation-to-commissioning’ service.

We manage every stage of your project from initial design

and consultation, through to manufacturing, first and

second fit, testing, delivery, installation and final handover.

Our comprehensive project-management capabilities

mean you have a single point of contact for your entire

project, simplifying the process and providing total

traceability and accountability from an experienced

supplier.

» Bespoke design

» Installation of all OEM equipment

» Interconnections

» Factory acceptance testing (FAT)

» Logistics and transport planning and management

» Building installation on site

» Commissioning

» Servicing and maintenance

» Facilities management

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“Congratulations for running an excellent project, it’s been the best managed project that I have ever been involved with. Also, please pass my thanks on to the installation team for their expert installation skills.”

“I have less to do if I have a supplier I can trust to do the job professionally. With Portastor I can leave them to it.”

Verizon

Expertise from the modular building market leaders

Shepherd group company

Portakabin is the pioneer and

acknowledged market leader in

the design and construction of modular buildings. From

its ground-breaking early stand-alone buildings to today’s

vast multi-storey modular complexes, Portakabin has

developed the most advanced range of energy-efficient,

durable modular building systems on the market.

Portastor shares its site with Portakabin and has access

to the company’s unparalleled modular construction

expertise and facilities.

Prestigious parent company for piece

of mind

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Independent accreditations – for complete quality assuranceISO 9001: Portastor manufacturing

processes and management systems

are accredited to this internationally

recognised quality-management

standard.

Electrical system standards: Portastor

electrical system installations meet

international standards including

British Standards (BS), American

National Standards Institute (ANSI)

and International Electrotechnical

Commission (IEC) standards, as well as

local, country-specific regulations.

Prestigious parent company – for your peace of mind

Portastor is a member

of the Shepherd Group,

one of the UK’s leading

family-owned businesses, with a 120-year

history of quality craftsmanship in the

construction and manufacturing sectors.

Today, the company is a diversified business

leader in construction, mechanical and

electrical engineering, modular buildings

and bulk materials handling, delivered

through strong brands including Portakabin,

SES and Portasilo. Such a well-established

and reputable parent group gives you the

assurance of a financially secure supplier

with unrivalled experience in delivering

major projects.

OEM equipment fitted and tested under factory conditions

The vast manufacturing site at Portastor enables us to

store and fit out equipment housings on a large scale for

any project. All the OEM equipment you require can be

fitted by our experienced in-house teams and fully factory

tested prior to despatch.

Fitting out in our facilities keeps this complex engineering

work out of your critical path and away from your

operational site. It also guarantees you the consistently

high standards of precision and accuracy that can only be

achieved in a factory environment.

Safe installation and commissioning on ‘live’ sites

Your fully fitted equipment housings will be delivered to

your site with all OEM equipment pre-installed and factory

tested. Portastor then manages the efficient installation

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Portastor quality assurance conforms to ISO 9001.

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