Newspace

What Newspace does

Newspace Containers Limited, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Lydney, Gloucestershire, designs and manufactures portable accommodation and modular buildings built around steel container-derivative frames rather than standard shipping container dimensions. The company operates a 50,000m2 purpose-built manufacturing facility employing in-house skilled trades (welders, paint sprayers, joiners, electricians, plumbers) and uses Revit 3D rendering for design and lean manufacturing for production. Its core product portfolio comprises eight SKUs (Office, Canteen, Toilet, Sleeper, Turnstile, Dryer, Marketing Suite, Charging Station) that can be deployed as standalone units or composed into modular compounds ranging from 60m2 (2 Bay, 10 staff) to 356m2 (6 on 6, 95 operatives), with triple-stacked options up to 446m2. The proprietary Better-By-Design range is built to BS 6767-1999 with 30-minute fire resistance (REI) certified by Warringtonfire to JCoP 10.1 and HSG 168 standards following a £250,000 laboratory testing investment, and is offered in EPC-A/B thermal efficiency configurations.

The business operates a B2B direct sales model with quote-based pricing, no disclosed resellers, and a customer base spanning UK construction contractors, house builders, and equipment hirers as primary segments, with secondary verticals in sports venues (Football Foundation preferred supplier), retail and catering, and government/social housing (Dorset Council partnership for The Bus Shelter Project). Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales of modular units, custom design and bespoke manufacturing services, and recurring refurbishment revenue via the ReNewspace sub-brand, which provides shot blasting, repainting, and compliance upgrades to extend asset lifecycles. Newspace is privately held and was acquired in 2016 by GCH Corporation Ltd, a diversified UK and European industrial manufacturing group, providing debt-free balance sheet support.

Name

Newspace

Legal name

Newspace Containers Limited

Website

https://newspace.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lydney

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Modular Building Sales: One-time sale of portable and modular accommodation units including offices, canteens, toilets, sleepers, turnstiles, dryers, marketing suites, and charging stations. Custom design services available for bespoke solutions tailored to customer specifications.
2. Custom Design & Manufacturing: Bespoke solutions designed and manufactured to customer specifications, drawing on over two decades of best-practice expertise. Includes custom sizing, layouts, branding, and fit-out options.
3. ReNewspace Refurbishment Services: Asset management and refurbishment services including shot blasting, repainting, compliance upgrades, and asset management logistics to extend the useful economic life of existing portable buildings.
4. Retail & Catering Solutions: Custom-built portable retail and catering spaces for sports venues, events, and commercial applications including food & beverage units, bottle bars, and merchandising spaces.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Newspace designs, manufactures and supplies portable accommodation and modular buildings — including offices, toilets, canteens, dryers, turnstiles, sleepers, marketing suites and charging stations — built from steel containers to its proprietary "Better-by-Design" specification with enhanced fire resistance (JCoP 10.1/HSG 168) and EPC-A thermal efficiency. The company sells direct to UK construction contractors, house builders, equipment hirers, sports venues and government/charity clients, with custom design services, configurable modular compounds and a ReNewspace refurbishment and asset-management sub-brand extending product lifecycles.

Product overview

Newspace is a market leading manufacturer of portable accommodation and modular buildings, offering a portfolio of interconnected core products including Office, Toilet, Canteen, Dryer, Turnstile, Sleeper, Marketing Suite, and Charging Station units. These products are designed as standalone or combinable welfare and operational solutions for construction sites, events, and temporary accommodation needs. The company also operates ReNewspace as a dedicated refurbishment and asset management sub-brand to extend product lifecycles. Above the individual units, Newspace offers configurable Modular Solutions platforms (ranging from 2 Bay to 6 on 6 configurations, including triple-stacked options) for larger compound deployments. Sports Solutions and Retail & Catering Solutions provide specialised verticals for hospitality and event applications. The product line is unified under the 'Better-By-Design' ethos, built to BS 6767-1999 standards with enhanced fire resistance, thermal efficiency, and security features.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Office Energy-efficient, durable office unit with customisable layouts supporting quiet areas, open-plan collaboration and dedicated meeting rooms for construction and commercial site operations.
• Toilet CDM-compliant, scalable toilet blocks for construction sites or events, with options for waste tanks, steps, water bowsers, DDA-compliant and multi-faith configurations.
• Canteen Energy-efficient canteen facility with LED lighting, easy-to-clean surfaces and Lot 20-compliant heating, providing comfortable break and meal space on construction and event sites.
• Changing & Dryer Spacious, ventilated changing and drying area with bench seating, secure storage, optional dehumidifiers and JCoP 10.1 / HSG168 Appendix 1 compliance options for site PPE management.
• Turnstile Robust access-control turnstile unit for site security and crowd management, fully compatible with leading UK access control software and available standalone or combined with a gatehouse/office.
• Sleeper Versatile twin or double accommodation unit for short-term site stays, remote work or temporary housing, with fully fitted kitchen, shower cubicle and 30-minute fire resistance.
• Marketing Suite Fully equipped client-facing sales/marketing suite providing a professional workspace for staff and an on-site sales environment, with customisable exterior branding.
• Charging Station Secure storage and charging unit for tools, smartphones, tablets, power tools and batteries, compliant with the latest 18th Edition electrical regulations.
• Modular Solutions (configurable compounds) Scalable, configurable modular building compounds for construction-site welfare accommodation, ranging from 2-bay (60m², 10 staff) up to 6-on-6 triple-stacked configurations (446m², 95 operatives, 22 staff).
• Sports Solutions Bespoke modular retail and catering spaces — bottle bars, cellars and merchandise units — supplied direct to sports clubs from grassroots to Premier League and international venues, with rapid 4-week deployment and upgrade options such as cladding, vinyl wrap and roof terraces.
• Retail & Catering Solutions Custom-built portable retail, food and beverage, and catering units for commercial venues, with direct-from-manufacturer in-house design, flexible sizing, full fit-out and branding customisation, and rapid 4-week offsite deployment.
• ReNewspace — Asset Management & Refurbishment Asset-management and refurbishment service using shot blasting, durable paint systems and compliance upgrades to extend the useful economic life of portable and modular buildings, supporting a Reduce, Reinforce, Resolute, Retrofit and Recirculate circular-economy approach.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce waste to landfill and carbon emissions through refurbishment vs replacement
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Football FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNewspace is the preferred supplier to the Football Foundation, delivering sports solutions including bottle bars, cellars, and modular retail units for grassroots sports clubs through to Premier League and international events. Solutions include rapid 4-week deployment, vinyl wraps, cladding, and roof terraces for match day and event facilities.
• Dorset CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Dorset Council for The Bus Shelter Project delivering 5 self-contained homes (30m2 each) for former rough sleepers on outskirts of Weymouth. Project funded by Single Homelessness Accommodation Programme (SHAP), featuring solar panels, LED lighting, enhanced insulation, and A-rated windows exceeding sustainable housing standards.
• The Bus Shelter ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity partnership delivering self-contained modular housing as stepping stone accommodation for former rough sleepers. Newspace designed and manufactured five multicoloured, self-contained flats using modern methods of construction at offsite facility. Each unit includes kitchen, bathroom, and living space with goal of empowering residents towards independence.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Speedy Hire: UK equipment and tool hire company with a welfare unit and site accommodation rental offering. Comparable UK distribution channel and construction customer base, though Speedy is primarily a hirer rather than manufacturer of portable buildings.
• A-Plant (Sunbelt Rentals): UK equipment rental company (part of Sunbelt Rentals) that rents welfare units, site accommodation, and portable buildings to construction customers. Comparable go-to-market through UK hire fleet customers, though operates as a rental business rather than manufacturer.

Direct peers

• Elliott Group: UK modular building manufacturer with operations in portable cabins, modular buildings, and site accommodation. Closely comparable to Newspace in product range and UK construction sector focus.
• Portakabin: UK-based market leader in modular and portable buildings, offering a comparable range of site offices, welfare units, and modular accommodation solutions. Direct competitor in the same primary customer segment of UK construction contractors and house builders.
• Premier Modular: UK-based modular building manufacturer and hire company providing temporary and permanent modular buildings for construction, education, and commercial sectors. Direct competitor in modular buildings and portable accommodation.
• Algeco: European leader in modular space solutions with significant UK operations, offering portable buildings, modular construction, and site accommodation. Directly comparable product range and customer base to Newspace's welfare and modular offering.
• Wernick Group: UK family-owned manufacturer and hirer of modular buildings with a similar product portfolio of portable cabins, site accommodation, and modular solutions. Competes directly in the welfare accommodation and construction site accommodation market.
• Thurston Group: UK manufacturer of portable and modular buildings serving construction, education, and commercial sectors. Directly comparable product portfolio focused on site accommodation and welfare units.

Broad incumbents

• WillScot: North American leader in modular space and portable storage solutions with a large hire fleet and broad product range. Comparable business model as a major incumbent in portable building rental, though operating in a different geographic market.
• ATCO Structures: Global manufacturer of modular structures serving construction, workforce housing, and event applications. Comparable product range in portable and modular buildings, with broader geographic reach and larger scale than Newspace.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Newspace
• Facebookfacebook.com/NewspaceContainers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/newspacecontainers

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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