The most obvious benefit of installing a warehouse mezzanine is that it enables you to take advantage of the existing vertical space in your facility to increase your storage capacity. A warehouse mezzanine could increase your available warehouse space by as much as 100 percent. They can also:
Prevent the need to relocate. If you don’t have the current space to expand at your present site, adding a warehouse mezzanine can provide the additional storage space you need to remain at your present location, as well as allow room for future growth.
Be used to provide overhead office space offering a clear view of the warehouse floor below. A warehouse mezzanine offers the perfect location for an office that helps you keep a close eye on what your workers are doing and how all work processes are progressing throughout the day.
Segregate your facility into separate order fulfillment and overhead storage areas. Do you find that there simply isn’t enough floor space to prevent the overlapping of picking and storage operations? A warehouse mezzanine system can provide the additional storage space you need to resolve this dilemma.
Give you additional storage flexibility. Freestanding mezzanines in particular are easily reconfigurable. You can quickly move them as your storage and floor space requirements evolve over time.
Enable fast, easy installation. Most warehouse mezzanine systems can be installed in a matter of days instead of weeks, and you won’t have to dig up floors or tear out walls. You will also avoid the safety hazards that often accompany a major industrial construction/renovation project.
Add extra features as needed: You can customize your mezzanine to meet the needs of you and your staff by adding features such as stairs, drop zones for pallets, lift gates and more.
Eliminate the need to move equipment or machinery: Because warehouse mezzanines make use of previously unallocated vertical space, you can install them without having to move your equipment or machinery or change your existing floor layout in most cases.
Maximize leased space: If you are currently leasing your distribution facility, a mezzanine helps you get around the building owner’s restrictions regarding making permanent alterations to the facility. Mezzanines are portable structures you can put up and take down as needed.
Save you money as the accelerated depreciation is only seven years, compared to 39 years for traditional warehouse structures. This can be an extremely important financial benefit that will have a positive short-term impact on your company’s bottom line.
Increase overall operating efficiency: By enabling you to make the most out of every inch of space in your facility, a warehouse will allow your workers to operate more efficiently than ever. As a result, you will be able to provide better service to your customer base.
