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Our specialists will then advise on the best system for your needs.
Portal frame buildings for industrial & manufacturing
Portable Building Sales provides steel portal frame buildings designed specifically for industrial and manufacturing environments. Whether you need extra production space, secure storage, a maintenance workshop or a temporary warehouse, our buildings offer a fast, flexible and cost-effective alternative to traditional construction.
Available for hire or purchase, our portal frame buildings are ideal for small to medium-scale industrial operations that need reliable space without the time, cost and permanence of a traditional steel warehouse.
With our online configurator, you can design your industrial building in minutes, selecting your size, layout, doors and cladding and receive a fast, no-obligation quote.
What are portal frame buildings?
Portal frame buildings are steel structures with wide clear spans and open internal layouts, making them perfect for manufacturing, engineering and logistics operations where flexible space is essential.
They are particularly suited to:
- Manufacturing facilities
- Fabrication workshops
- Engineering spaces
- Maintenance and repair bays
- Industrial storage units
- Parts and materials warehousing
- Production line expansion
- Temporary overflow warehousing
Unlike traditional factory builds, our portal frame buildings can be installed quickly, adapted easily and extended over time as your business grows.
These buildings are not designed to replace massive distribution centres, instead, they provide practical, scalable space for growing industrial businesses.
Our portal frame buildings are commonly used by:
- Manufacturers needing extra production space
- Engineering firms requiring additional workshops
- Fabrication businesses expanding capacity
- Logistics operators needing overflow storage
- Plant and machinery companies storing equipment
- Vehicle repair and fleet maintenance teams
- Industrial estates requiring flexible units
- Contractors and site-based businesses
Typical applications include:
- Production workshops
- Assembly lines
- Secure materials storage
- Spare parts warehouses
- Vehicle maintenance bays
- Tool and machinery housing
- Temporary manufacturing sites
Why choose portal frame buildings for industry?
Our steel portal frame buildings are built for tough industrial environments.
Key benefits include:
- Hire or purchase options — choose what suits your project
- Customisable layouts — width, length, doors and roof can be tailored
- Flat-pack delivery — quick transport and efficient installation
- Steel-frame durability — designed for heavy-duty use
- Weatherproof and secure — suitable for valuable equipment
- Minimal groundwork required — faster setup, lower site costs
- Extendable designs — scale up as your business grows
You can also pair your industrial building with a modular office, welfare cabin or security unit to create a complete on-site solution.
Portal frame systems for industrial use
We offer four steel portal frame building systems, each suited to different industrial needs:
Romney – Lightweight industrial storage building
Best for:
• Equipment storage
• Light industrial use
• Smaller manufacturing sites
Variant – Portal frame workshop
Best for:
• Engineering workshops
• Fabrication spaces
• Maintenance bays
Variant+ – Heavy-duty industrial unit
Best for:
• Larger manufacturing sites
• Vehicle and plant storage
• Intensive industrial use
Jawini – Wide-span steel frame
Best for:
• Large spaces
• Machinery storage
• Flexible production areas
Multi-span - Linked steel buildings
Best for:
• Large open-plan spaces
• Industrial and manufacturing sites
• Bulk goods warehousing
Temporary or permanent industrial buildings
We understand that industrial needs change, which is why we offer:
Temporary hire options
Ideal for:
- Seasonal demand
- Short-term projects
- Overflow storage
- Site expansion trials
Permanent purchase options
Ideal for:
- Long-term manufacturing expansion
- Established industrial sites
- Permanent workshops
- Dedicated production facilities
Our team will help you decide whether hire or purchase is the best option based on your project timeline and budget.
Steel portal frame buildings
Explore our full range of steel portal frame buildings, available for hire or purchase and configurable to suit industrial and manufacturing environments.
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Temporary warehouses
Need additional industrial storage or overflow space? Our temporary warehouses provide fast, flexible solutions for manufacturing sites.
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Logistics & transport buildings
Portal frame buildings designed for depots, vehicle storage and overflow warehousing within logistics and transport operations.
Explore logistics buildingsWhy choose Portable Building Sales for industry?
Portable Building Sales is part of the Wernick Group and the exclusive UK partner of J. Snoei B.V., providing proven European-engineered portal frame systems with UK-based support.
When you work with PBS, you benefit from:
- Nationwide delivery
- Full turnkey service
- Expert technical support
- High-quality steel construction
- Optional modular office add-ons
- Flexible hire and purchase terms
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