April 24, 2024

Specialist Services Supports United Nations Humanitarian Efforts In Key New Contract

Share

A milestone humanitarian aid-related contract with the United Nations has been completed by Specialist Services, a Centurion company, in-line with Centurion’s industry diversification ambitions.


The contract saw Specialist Services design and manufacture four ballistically protected ISO containers, to be used as part of a UN mission in the Central African Republic. Custom built for this contract, the Specialist Services team designed these innovative and purpose-built containers to meet the specific and unique requirements of UN missions. These ISO containers, designed with enhanced security and functionality, are set to play a critical role in protecting aid workers and supporting the secure distribution of essential supplies in regions with elevated risk profiles.



This is a significant contract for Specialist Services, as they continue to develop their offerings to meet the demands of global defense, humanitarian and intergovernmental organizations.


news

Latest News

Stay informed about our latest solutions, innovations, and success stories that empower our customers to thrive in critical sectors worldwide.


Blue Centurion Kabin Hire truck and red crane hauling a blue container in a field near white tent.
September 17, 2026
Kabin Hire, part of Centurion’s UK & Europe region, is celebrating the successful completion of a project supporting a major festival celebrating the Welsh culture.
Pump station spraying water from metal pipes in a dry, red-soil landscape
August 24, 2026
Centurion Group, a global leader in the supply of equipment and services to a range of critical industries acquires the Flow Water group of companies ("Flow Water").
Centurion warehouse with metal storage racks holding large silver pipes under yellow overhead crane
August 13, 2026
Specialist Services, part of Centurion's Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region, has supplied ~300 DfMA modules for a major UAE data centre development.
Two people seated at a Centurion booth at a trade show, with a large blue banner behind them.
August 6, 2026
Centurion's Asia Pacific team engaged with customers and industry players at a series of major events across Australia, showcasing their breadth of capabilities.
Red forklift parked outside Equipment World, with blue cherry picker and warehouse in background
July 29, 2026
Centurion Group today announces the acquisition of Equipment World, a provider of equipment sales, rentals and maintenance services across Northern Ontario.
Wind turbines on a grassy hill, with one Althoff crane near the center and cloudy sky above.
July 23, 2026
Althoff Crane (Althoff), part of Centurion’s US region, has secured a key wind turbine project, solidifying its foothold in the country’s onshore wind sector.

Contact Us

Ready to get to work?

Let's Talk.