Flat Pack Container Manufacturer & Turnkey Project Solutions
APEC Modular is a leading manufacturer of flat-pack containers made from cold-formed galvanized steel. Since 2007, we have provided comprehensive turnkey solutions—from in-house engineering and factory production to on-site assembly and project management. We don’t just sell containers; we deliver complete, customizable space solutions for global projects.
What is a Flat Pack Container?
A flat pack container is a modern modular building system, engineered and manufactured to be shipped in a compact, disassembled state. Unlike standard containers, our flat pack systems are designed for unparalleled logistical efficiency and rapid on-site assembly.
At APEC Modular, we redefine this concept: Our flat pack containers are not just products, but the core component of our turnkey project delivery. From our factory in Yalova, we produce these systems using high-grade galvanized steel and precision CNC technology, ensuring they arrive on your site ready to be transformed—with our guidance—into durable offices, housing complexes, or emergency facilities. It’s the smartest way to build: maximum flexibility, minimum freight cost, and direct manufacturer quality.
Why Choose APEC as Your Flat Pack Container Manufacturer?
Direct Manufacturer Advantage: With our office in Istanbul and factory in Yalova, you work directly with the source for optimal cost, quality control, and custom engineering.
Superior Engineering & R&D: Our team designs for local climate, seismic, and ground conditions, complying with both National Regulations and Eurocode standards.
Unbeatable Logistics & Cost Savings: Our flat-pack system allows loading up to 12 units of 2.4m x 6.0m containers on a single truck, reducing shipping costs by up to 70% compared to traditional methods.
Fast, Simple Assembly: The bolted connection system requires no welding. With simple tools and light machinery, a team of 4 can assemble one unit in about 1 hour.
Sustainable & Future-Proof: We use 100% recyclable materials, promote zero waste with precise CNC cutting, and offer a fully demountable system for relocation or expansion.
Flat-Pack vs. Monoblock: Choosing the Right Delivery Method
| Comparison Criteria | Flat-Pack Delivery | Monoblock Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Transport Cost & Efficiency | ✅ Highly Efficient Up to 70% lower cost. Fits 12 units/truck. | ⚠ Less Efficient Higher cost per unit. Fits 1-2 units/truck. |
| On-Site Assembly Required | ⚠ Required Needs local crew (4 people/unit/hour). We provide manuals/teams. | ✅ Not Required Delivered fully assembled, ready to use. |
| Deployment Speed | ⚠ Fast (After Assembly) Quick assembly, but depends on local crew availability. | ✅ Instant Plug-and-play upon delivery. Ideal for urgent needs. |
| Ideal For | Large-scale projects, long-distance shipping, tight budgets, projects with local labor. | Small-scale needs, urgent deployments, remote sites, projects with no assembly crew. |
| Best Suited Project | Refugee camps, worker housing, large office complexes. | Single site offices, emergency units, temporary showrooms. |
Technical Specifications & Manufacturing Capacity
Material Quality: We use high-strength steel (yield strength 350-550 N/mm²) with a hot-dip galvanized zinc coating (275g/m²) for maximum corrosion resistance without the need for sandblasting or painting.
Production Technology: Our fully automated CNC lines and laser imprinting ensure precision, speed, and smart packaging. We can produce single modules up to 4m x 13m and stack containers up to 3 levels high.
Cladding & Insulation Flexibility: Choose from various sandwich panels or single-skin cladding in different colors and insulation values. We accommodate finishing materials for all project segments, including residential.
Certifications: Our manufacturing process is certified to EN 1090-1 (CE) and ISO 9001. All components (steel, panels, doors, windows) are CE marked.
Our Flat Pack Container Project Solutions
We deliver complete turnkey projects for diverse sectors:
Rapid Housing & Crisis Response: Emergency housing, refugee camps (Germany & Netherlands references), and fully-equipped sanitary units (WC & Shower).
Industrial & Commercial: Construction site camps, hangar offices (Turkish Airlines reference), remote sales offices, security cabins, and portable canteens.
Social Infrastructure: Modular educational buildings, medical clinics, GSM cabins, and sound-insulated modules.
Large-Scale Camp Complexes: Custom-designed, one or two-story camps with hundreds of person capacity, integrating living units, showers, WCs, and common areas.
Flat Pack Container Dimensions
Advantages and Versatile Applications of Flat Pack Containers
Core Advantages: Unmatched Efficiency and Savings
Flat pack containers are engineered to solve fundamental logistics and cost challenges in modular construction.
- Maximized Space & Minimized Cost: Their disassembled, “flat” state means they occupy up to 70% less space than standard containers during shipping and storage. This directly translates to dramatically lower freight and storage expenses, especially for large-scale or long-distance projects.
- Rapid On-Site Assembly: With a precision-engineered bolted connection system that requires no welding, a standard unit can be assembled by a team of four in about one hour using only basic tools. This speed is critical for urgent deployments and tight project timelines.
- Sustainable by Design: Constructed from 100% recyclable, hot-dip galvanized steel and manufactured with zero-waste CNC technology, our containers offer an eco-friendly building solution. Their fully demountable nature allows for relocation and reuse, extending their lifecycle and reducing environmental impact.
Design Flexibility for Customized Solutions
Beyond efficiency, flat pack containers offer exceptional adaptability to meet specific project requirements.
- Modular & Scalable: Units are designed to be combined horizontally or stacked vertically (up to three levels) to create larger complexes like multi-story camps, office blocks, or extended facilities.
- Tailored to Your Specifications: We offer customization in size (up to 4m x 13m per module), layout, and aesthetics. Choose from various external cladding options (sandwich panels, single skin), insulation values, and interior finishes to suit any application—from basic storage to high-end residential units.
- Durable and Certified Quality: Built from high-strength steel (350-550 N/mm² yield strength) with corrosion-resistant galvanization, our structures are durable. All components are CE-marked, and our production is certified to EN 1090-1 and ISO 9001 standards, ensuring reliability in all climates.
Practical Application Scenarios
The combination of efficiency, speed, and flexibility makes flat pack containers ideal for a wide range of sectors.
- Commercial & Industrial: The cost savings on logistics make them perfect for temporary site offices, pop-up retail spaces, remote equipment housing, and expandable warehouse extensions.
- Rapid Response & Housing: The speed of deployment is vital for emergency shelters, disaster relief housing, refugee camp installations, and temporary workforce accommodations.
- Specialized & Social Infrastructure: The customization potential allows for creating fully-equipped sanitary blocks (WC/shower), modular medical clinics, sound-insulated music studios, secure GSM cabins, and portable educational classrooms.
How a Turnkey Project Works with APEC
Consultation & Engineering
We analyze your needs and site conditions, providing concept design and static calculations.
Factory
Production
Precision manufacturing begins in our Yalova facility using state-of-the-art CNC lines.
Smart Packaging & Shipping
Components are intelligently packaged and coded for easy assembly, shipped flat-pack (for cost efficiency) or monoblock (for rapid deployment).
On-Site Assembly & Handover
Our trained assembly teams or supervised local crews ensure quick and correct installation, including optional MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) work.
completed Flat Pack container projects
DOHA DINING HALL AND OFFICE BUILDINGS
A camp project consisting of 87 modules was built for the dining hall and office needs of personnel at refinery facilities in Qatar.
ETİLER CONSTRUCTION SITE OFFICE
The construction of construction site structures, including two and three-story office and dining hall buildings covering a total area of 2,100 m2, is ex-works.
SALES OFFICES GERMANY
Sales office in Gutwerk, GERMANY the structure needed to be used as a APEC Smart Steel Structure Systems in Construction preferred
Flat Pack Container Installation
FAQ
Flat-Pack maximizes shipping efficiency (more units per truck), significantly reducing cost, but requires on-site assembly. Monoblock delivers a fully assembled unit, faster to deploy but with higher shipping costs per unit.
Yes. We can provide or manage trained assembly teams for projects worldwide, supported by detailed assembly manuals.
Absolutely. Our CNC and roll-forming lines are designed for custom solutions in size, layout, and cladding to meet your exact specifications.