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Harper Collins Project

  • daniellaATS
  • 2 days ago
  • 2 min read

Warehouse Project: Flexible Rental with Buy-Back Success


Harper Collins Distribution Centre
Harper Collins Temporary Distribution Centre

In response to increasing distribution demands at their Moss Vale, NSW site, Harper Collins required a reliable and efficient solution for stock storage and streamlined logistics operations. To support this need, Australian Temporary Structures delivered a customised modular warehouse that not only fulfilled operational requirements but also offered long-term flexibility through our structured rental and buy-back program.

 

Harper Collins Project Overview


Client: Harper Collins Publishers

Location: Moss Vale, New South Wales

Purpose: Distribution centre support – storage and stock management

Structure Dimensions: 20m x 30m with 6.2m side height

Program: Initial 5-year rental with buy-back option activated

 

Structure Features


  • 20m x 30m Frame with 6.2m Side Height – Provided generous internal clearance for pallet racking, forklift access, and efficient stock movement

  • Thermo Roof – Offered insulation for improved temperature control, ideal for maintaining the integrity of stored goods

  • Steel Sheet Walling – Ensured structural durability and added security

  • One Roller Door – Enabled smooth vehicle access for deliveries and dispatch

  • Three Personnel Doors – Facilitated internal workflow and improved accessibility for staff

 

Flexible Rental-to-Ownership Pathway


Originally designed as a five-year rental agreement, the project highlighted the effectiveness of ATS’s Buy-Back Program, an option that gives clients the flexibility to purchase the structure at any point during the rental term.


Under this scheme, 50% of all rental payments are applied to the final purchase price, allowing Harper Collins to convert their temporary structure into a long-term asset without requiring a large upfront investment.

 

This flexible ownership pathway allowed Harper Collins to:

 

  • Assess the structure’s long-term suitability before committing to a purchase

  • Optimise their capital expenditure across operational growth

  • Avoid early capital outlay while benefitting from a fully functional warehouse facility

 

Project Impact and Long-Term Value


The success of this project demonstrates how Australian Temporary Structures rental solutions can evolve with a business’s needs. The structure delivered immediate results in improving storage capacity, easing the burden on core facilities, and streamlining the ingoing and outgoing movement of stock.


The decision to activate the buy-back option validated the durability, functionality, and operational value of the structure, and reinforced ATS’s position as a trusted supplier of scalable and affordable industrial warehouse solutions.

 

Key Highlights


  • Rapid deployment helped Harper Collins quickly respond to storage demand

  • Thermo-insulated and secure modular warehouse fit for daily operations

  • Buy-back option allowed smooth transition from rental to ownership

  • ATS’s turnkey service ensured minimal disruption and full functionality from day one

 

A Smart Storage Investment


This project stands as an example of how temporary structures can provide permanent value, with flexible rental options and modular features that allow clients to tailor facilities to their operational workflows. Whether for short-term capacity or long-term growth, ATS's model empowers businesses like Harper Collins to make strategic, cost-effective decisions without compromising on quality or scalability.


Through this project, Harper Collins successfully transformed a rental into an asset—while continuing to meet the high standards required for national distribution logistics.




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