When Portable Rental Becomes Essential
- daniellaNZTS
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
How a Temporary Solution Became a Long-Term Asset for Paccar Kenworth
In 2017, Paccar Kenworth, a leading truck manufacturer, was faced with a significant increase in production at their Melbourne facility. To manage the growing demands on space and shelter valuable fleet components, they required a fast and flexible portable rental solution, one that could be implemented immediately and scale with their evolving operations.
Their priority was clear: secure, weather-protected structures that could be installed quickly, configured to suit onsite conditions, and meet the demands of a high-output manufacturing environment.
Immediate Need, Lasting Value
Three modular structures were delivered directly onto their site to provide additional warehousing and storage capacity. Each structure addressed specific operational challenges, ranging from sheltering critical parts and heavy machinery to providing staging areas for vehicle maintenance and overflow logistics.
The structures included:
25m x 15m x 6.2m with steel sheet walling, providing durable protection for truck components and tools
15m x 15m with 4 x 6m clear wall panels and a thermo-insulated roof, offering natural light and climate control
20m x 15m with 6 x 6m clear panels and thermo roofing, used for staging and flexible workspace requirements
The initial intent was to rent these buildings for a 24-month period, providing temporary coverage while the company navigated its expansion phase.
A Shift Toward Strategic Storage
However, as the benefits of the modular structures became clear, both in functionality and cost-effectiveness, Paccar Kenworth reassessed their plan. Even after completing a new, permanent warehouse facility onsite, they chose to continue renting two of the original three structures.
These modular buildings had become essential parts of their infrastructure, delivering ongoing value without the long-term capital burden of permanent builds.
Why a Portable Rental Worked
For a business like Paccar Kenworth, where uptime and operational efficiency are paramount, the flexibility of portable rentals offered a distinct advantage. The structures required no permanent foundations and were installed rapidly, allowing production to continue uninterrupted.
In addition to speed, the buildings delivered:
Weather protection for high-value equipment
Customisable layouts tailored to on-site activity
Thermal insulation for comfort and equipment preservation
Visibility and access, thanks to integrated personnel and roller doors
Long-Term Portable Rental with Practical Payoff
The ongoing use of two modular structures today speaks volumes about their lasting utility. What began as a temporary measure has become a practical, integrated part of the company’s daily operations.
This case demonstrates how rental solutions can:
Fill immediate capacity gaps
Support production surges
Adapt to long-term infrastructure strategies
Deliver return on investment over time
Storage Solutions That Scale with You
Paccar Kenworth’s experience shows that modular buildings aren’t just for short-term needs. For manufacturers and industrial operators alike, they offer a proven model for scaling space quickly while maintaining flexibility for the future.
Whether you’re responding to demand spikes, managing overflow, or expanding operations, modular rentals offer a low-risk, high-value solution that evolves with your business.
Explore how NZ Temporary Structures can help your business with fast, functional, and future-ready modular rentals.
