Posted on: February 27th, 2023 by admin No Comments

The Uses and Benefits Of Cantilever Racking

Cantilever racking is an effective solution for storing long and heavy items. It is an open-fronted system that allows for storage of items of any length. Cantilever racking systems are robust and can withstand even the most arduous industrial environments.

There are many benefits to having cantilever racking systems in a warehouse. They can boost efficiency and productivity, effectively utilise space, and maximise storage capacity. Here we explore some of the uses and benefits of cantilever racking.

Key features

● Organised storage of long, heavy loads

● Fully bolt-together system

● Single and double sided

● Custom designed, tailored to your specific requirements

● Heights of up to 10 metres available

● Weight loads of up to 5 tonnes per arm can be supported

● Painted finish for internal applications or galvanized for external applications

● Variety of paint finishes available

Storage capacity

Arm lengths and capacities are tailored to suit your requirements. Systems with rack heights of 10 metres and an arm length of 2.5 metres can hold up to 2500 kilograms per level, or up to 5 tonnes per arm.

Versatility

Cantilever racking systems are ideal for storing a wide variety of items, including aluminium sheet and plate, timer packs, heavy pipes and tubes, steel sections, worktops and laminates, scrap vehicles, extrusion, concrete and sheet lintels, raw materials, and panels.

Vertical storage

By building upwards and utilising vertical space, cantilever racking can help to keep the floor of your warehouse clear from obstruction and maximise storage capacity. You can use cantilever racking to store stock which is accessible at height as well as within arm’s reach.

Improved safety standards

In helping to clear the floor of obstruction, and storing items out of harm’s way, there will be fewer hazards on the floor, fewer accidents, and a clearer, wider path for people and vehicles to navigate safely through the warehouse.

Indoor or outdoor use

Designed to withstand the weather, cantilever racking is suitable for both indoor and outdoor installation. This means that you can utilise the space outside your warehouse as well as inside to really maximise capacity.

Robust and long-lasting

Cantilever racking systems are built to last. They are hard-wearing and can withstand most weather conditions for many years. They can also withstand a high amount of pressure and heavy loads without compromising the integrity of the racks.

If you are considering adding cantilever racking to your warehouse, or would like advice on the best-tailored storage solution to your warehouse requirements, then get in touch with Logical Storage Solutions. Our expert team is on-hand to find a solution to any unique storage problem, so call us on 0845 689 1300, or email info@logicalstorage.co.uk.

Logical Storage Solutions is an innovative provider of storage equipment and interior workspaces for both industrial and commercial environments, including office partitions, warehouse racking, and mezzanine flooring.

Offering a consultative approach and nationwide service for all single and multi-site operations, we are your one-stop provider of all storage, workspace and maintenance solutions.

Posted on: January 29th, 2023 by admin No Comments

How to Maximise The Fixed Infrastructure Of Your Warehouse

Although you may not realise it, every warehouse has fixed infrastructure. In warehousing terms, fixed infrastructure refers to any installation in your warehouse that is static or built-in, and is essential to your warehouse’s operation.

This includes your warehouse shelving, racking, tracks, cranes, and any other stationary or fixed systems. This equipment is vital to the operation of your warehouse and tends to remain static, hence the name fixed.

The type, condition, and placement of fixed infrastructure can have a major impact on the overall efficiency of your warehouse. Read on to learn how to maximise the fixed infrastructure of your warehouse in order to maximise productivity and output.

Review the space

Before making any changes, you first need to know how much room you have to work with. Consider vertical space as well as floor space. Think about how space can be maximised by building both upwards and outwards.

Continually review the space in your warehouse to ensure all of the available space is being utilised. If you have empty space that you can think of no use for, keep it clear of obstructions so that traffic can flow through easily, whilst you decide what to do with it.

Assess the layout

You must also review the layout of the warehouse and its fixed infrastructure. Does everything flow logically through the warehouse, from station to station with minimal movement? If not, consider moving infrastructure to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

Create additional routes

A variety of personnel, items, and machinery will pass through your warehouse. Having several paths through the warehouse will increase productivity. Alternate paths can allow for items of varying sizes and weights to pass through and get to their destination more quickly and efficiently.

Separate irregular pallets

Having non-conforming pallet sizes is likely to be a hindrance when it comes to maximising space. It will be difficult to store them effectively, and they are likely to cause an obstruction or take up valuable space if they are larger than your typical pallets.

If you are unable to transfer stock to standard-sized pallets, or if you have a lot of stock on irregularly sized pallets, then it may be worth getting pallet racking that is specifically designed to hold non-standard pallets. This will help in keeping your warehouse organised and free of obstruction.

Label everything

Even with fixed infrastructure, it can sometimes be difficult to find what you are looking for in your warehouse, especially if you have a lot of different items, often stock new items, or regularly relocate items.

Clearly labelling every shelf and rack within the warehouse, and having a spreadsheet that tells you where each item is stored, will help your team to quickly identify where items are. You may label your racks A-J and then have shelves 1-10 on each rack, so when you look something up, you would see it is on rack D, shelf 9.

For professional advice on how to maximise the fixed infrastructure in your warehouse, get in touch with Logical Storage Solutions. Our expert team is on-hand to find a solution to any unique storage problem, so call us on 0845 689 1300, or email info@logicalstorage.co.uk.

Logical Storage Solutions is an innovative provider of storage equipment and interior workspaces for both industrial and commercial environments, including office partitions, warehouse racking, and mezzanine flooring.

Offering a consultative approach and nationwide service for all single and multi-site operations, we are your one-stop provider of all storage, workspace, and maintenance solutions.

Posted on: December 29th, 2022 by admin No Comments

Tips When Moving Pallet Racks

Warehouses are always evolving and adapting to improve efficiency or in response to changes in stock, demand, and business objectives. This means that the layout of a warehouse is never set in stone, and you are likely to need to move pallet racks at some point.

A great investment, pallet racking can increase your warehouse’s storage capacity, and improve organisation and productivity. Luckily, it is relatively easy to dismantle, move and rebuild, so you can continue to benefit from your investment for many years.

To minimise your chances of facing disruption, damage, or injury caused by moving pallet racking systems, here are some helpful tips to follow when moving pallet racks.

Planning your pallet rack relocation

Before moving your pallet racking, ensure that you have planned it all out. Consider your answers to the following questions:

● Where will you store the stock whilst it is not on the racking?

● How will you move the racking to its new place?

● When will cause the least disruption?

● Who will carry out the dismantling, moving, and installation?

Moving your pallet racking

Once you have a well-thought-out plan, you can carry out the unloading and dismantling of the racking, ready for relocating it.

To minimise disruption and the risk of injury or damage, the whole process should ideally be carried out by the company which installed the racking, or another professional company.

However, if you wish to dismantle your pallet racking internally, be careful not to cause any damage when dismantling the racking system, and to keep all of the pieces organised to help ensure it is put back together easily and correctly.

Re-installing your pallet racking

Moving your pallet racking rather than buying a new system can save you money, but installing it incorrectly can be costly.

This is why you must hire a professional company to re-install your pallet racking, to help prevent rack failure which can result in damage, injury, and product loss.

Having your racking system professionally dismantled and installed will help to ensure that it still meets all health and safety standards and regulations in its new location.

Adding to your pallet racking

Now is an ideal time to review your current racking system and whether you would benefit from expanding your pallet racking.

You could have a new racking system installed in conjunction with the relocation of your current racking, which may save you money compared to doing both things separately.

This will also ensure that it fits into your new plans so you do not need to move your racking again in the near future.

For professional advice and service that you can trust, get in touch with our expert team at Logical Storage Solutions on 0845 689 1300, or email info@logicalstorage.co.uk.

Logical Storage Solutions is an innovative provider of storage equipment and interior workspaces for both industrial and commercial environments including office partitions and mezzanine flooring.

Offering a consultative approach and nationwide service for all single and multi-site operations, we are your one-stop provider of all storage, workspace, and maintenance solutions.

Posted on: November 20th, 2022 by admin No Comments

What To Consider When Refurbishing Your Warehouse

When done correctly, refurbishing can transform a warehouse and improve the overall efficiency of a business. To help you get the best results out of your warehouse renovation, here are some important factors to consider when refurbishing your warehouse.

Determine your needs

Before you get started, you should first think about what you want to achieve with your warehouse renovation.

Complete a review of the current warehouse and identify any areas for improvement. It may be that you need more storage space, more accessible aisles, or better lighting.

Utilise space

A common mistake when refurbishing a warehouse is not fully utilising the space to maximise storage capacity. This can be costly, as you are more likely to outgrow your warehouse faster and will need to renovate again.

Now is the time to make sure you are making the best use of the space available in your warehouse. Consider the vertical space available, as well as the floor space.

Redo your flooring

Once your warehouse has been cleared out ready for refurbishment, this will be the best chance to redo your floor. In a warehouse, you must have flat and non-slip flooring. Any dips in the flooring can cause shelving to lean which could lead to an accident.

When selecting new flooring, think about how much it will cost to maintain and keep clean, as well as how hard-wearing it is.

Improve the layout

Assess how easy it is for people and machinery to move around the warehouse currently. As well as accessibility, consider the steps taken from goods in to goods out.

Do people have to go far or backwards and forwards between each step or does it flow efficiently? Changing the layout of your warehouse for better workflow will vastly improve its efficiency.

Improve your lighting

Review the effectiveness of your current lighting. Ensure that all areas of the warehouse are sufficiently illuminated. Improving visibility in the warehouse will improve the efficiency of your workforce, and help to prevent accidents.

Is your lighting energy-efficient? Replacing your lighting with energy-efficient lighting can help to reduce costs over time.

Consider safety

Whenever you are making changes to an aspect of a business, you must ensure that this meets health and safety regulations.

Key safety features that should be in place in a warehouse include sprinkler systems, fire alarms, security systems, access control, ventilation, and good air quality.

Installation, maintenance or repairs, and electrical work should be carried out by professionals, and you should never exceed any loading capacities or height restrictions.

Whatever you need to store, and however you want to store it, rest assured that Logical Storage Solutions will have the ideal solution for you. Our expert team is on-hand to find a solution to any unique storage problem, so call us on 0845 689 1300, or email info@logicalstorage.co.uk.

Logical Storage Solutions is an innovative provider of storage equipment and interior workspaces for both industrial and commercial environments, including office partitions, warehouse racking, and mezzanine flooring.

Offering a consultative approach and nationwide service for all single and multi-site operations, we are your one stop provider of all storage, workspace and maintenance solutions

Posted on: October 15th, 2022 by admin No Comments

What Are The Main Reasons Why Racking Can Get Damaged?

Employers have a legal responsibility to make sure that any equipment such as racking is safe to use and that they plan for any potential risks, as per the Under the Corporate Manslaughter and Homicide Act (2007) and the Provisions of Use of Work Equipment Regulations (1998).

Failing to protect your staff and to mitigate any potential risks can prove damaging, not only financially, but also to a business’ reputation if one of their employees is harmed in an accident.

Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for racking systems to become damaged, and the probability of a racking collapse is higher than you may think.

Damage can reduce the load bearing capacity of racking by as much as 40%, so it is imperative that you repair any damage to your racking as soon as possible.

Discover some of the common causes of racking damage below, and find out what you can do to prevent racking damage or collapse, in order to protect your business, employees and stock.

Common causes of racking damage

Some of the common causes of damage to racking are:

● Incorrect installation

● Inadequate repairs or maintenance

● Adjusting or re-assembling racking without proper training

● Continued use of damaged pallets which cause damage to beams

● Poor design or layout

● Overloading or poor weight distribution

● Damage by forklift trucks

How to prevent racking damage or collapse

There are many measures you can put in place and actions you can take to reduce the chances of racking damage or collapse.

If a forklift hits racking, it can cause serious damage and impair the racking. It is important that forklift truck drivers are properly trained and have a licence to operate a forklift truck.

To reduce the risk of racking collapsing or breaking, it is imperative that you have it installed by trained professionals.

Ensure that racking only bears the weight it is designed to hold. If racking is overloaded, this will put strain on the racking and can cause it to collapse.

The racking and pallets in your warehouse should be inspected regularly. If any pallets are or become broken or damaged, you should stop using these immediately, to prevent damage to your beams.

If you notice any signs of damage to your racking, this should be repaired as soon as possible. It is worth bearing in mind that damage to racking is not always visible to the untrained eye, so it is good practice to have an experienced company carry out regular inspections and repairs.

Regular maintenance and repairs is key to ensuring a long lifespan and the safety of your racking, and in keeping both the stock and employees in your warehouse protected.

As well as engineering and installing bespoke racking solutions, Logical Storage Solutions has extensive experience in performing racking inspections, and can help guide businesses to meet their legal duties and health and safety obligations.

To enquire about a new racking system for your business or to arrange a racking inspection, please call us on 0845 689 1300.

Posted on: September 2nd, 2022 by admin No Comments

Which KPIs Should You Track When Managing A Warehouse

Measuring a warehouse’s performance is vital to gauging how efficiently it is operating. It will also help you to identify areas requiring improvement, as well as uncovering any potential problems or risks.

There are many ways to measure performance but one of the most popular methods is using key performance indicators (KPIs). KPIs are used to evaluate the success of an area or activity within an organisation, such as a warehouse, against a specific set of targets.

KPIs can be financial, customer-focussed, or process-focussed. They will vary depending on the area of business or activity you wish to evaluate as their objectives will differ. For example, a sales department will have different KPIs to a warehouse.

Here are some of the most useful and important KPIs for warehouses. Implement those that are relevant to your warehouse to ensure it is running at optimal efficiency and that you are continually achieving the best results.

Receiving Efficiency

The primary purpose of a warehouse is to store goods. Naturally, this involves receiving goods. Therefore, it is important that you measure the efficiency of the receiving area of your warehouse.

You can do this by monitoring the time taken from stock being received to it being ready to put away. Record timestamps at every stage of the process then calculate the time taken between each stage and overall.

This will help you to identify which stages take the longest so that you can look at how this time can be reduced. Assigning staff to specific stages, depending on the training they have received and the skills they possess, can help to improve receiving efficiency.

Picking Accuracy

Accurate picking is essential to the smooth operation of a warehouse and the larger organisation. Incorrect picking can impact on time, cost and customer satisfaction, so it is important that it is done correctly.

You can measure the picking accuracy in your warehouse by subtracting the number of reports or returns of incorrect items from the total number of items sold, then dividing by the total number of orders, and multiplying by 100. This will give you the percentage of accurately picked orders.

To improve this percentage, make sure that your warehouse is set up in a logical way, you have appropriate systems in place, and that staff are properly trained. Quality checks should be carried out before items leave the warehouse to ensure they are correct and not faulty.

Rate of Return

As well as measuring the amount of incorrectly picked items, you should also measure the overall rate of return. Knowing how often items are returned by customers, for whatever reason, will help you to gauge customer satisfaction as a whole.

Divide the number of items returned by the total number of items sold, and times by 100. This will give you the percentage of returned items.

Breaking this down based on the reason for return will give you an insight into why items are being returned and help you to identify what improvements need to be made in an effort to reduce the rate of return.

For example, returns due to incorrect items received indicates a picking error, whereas returns due to poor quality or faults means there are issues with manufacturing and quality control.

To reduce the amount of returns you receive, ensure that product descriptions are accurate, and employees are trained on systems and stock.

Backorder Rate

Ensuring you have enough stock to fulfil orders in an appropriate time frame is essential. If a customer places an order for items that are not in stock and must wait for the item to come back in stock before the order can be fulfilled, leading to customer dissatisfaction and cancelled orders.

Measuring your backorder rate can help you to determine whether you are stocking sufficient stock. To calculate the percentage of backorders, divide the total backorders by the total number of orders, then multiply by 100.

If you are getting a lot of orders for items that are not in stock, you will have a high backorder rate. This can sometimes be accounted for by an unexpected increase in demand, but if this is happening regularly or the backorder rate is consistently high then this is a sign of poor planning, forecasting and inventory tracking.

Lead Time

The lead time is the average time taken for a customer to receive their goods after placing an order. The shorter your lead time is, the more satisfied your customers will be.

You can calculate your lead time by measuring the total time taken from a customer placing an order to the estimated delivery date, or actual delivery date if you have this information.

To calculate the average, add together all of the lead times in the same unit of time (weeks, days, hours, or minutes), then divide by the number of lead times. For example, if order A had a lead time of 6 days, order B had a lead time of 2 days, and order C had a lead time of 4 days, you would add 6, 2 and 4 together to get 12, then divide by 3 (the number of orders), to get 4. So, the average lead time in this instance would be 4 days.

As well as looking internally to identify ways to reduce your lead times, you could also use a quicker, more reliable courier service to get items to customers sooner.

There are many more KPIs that are beneficial to warehouses, but these are a good place to start and may give you some inspiration for other KPIs you could introduce that are specific to your warehouse and objectives.

For professional and tailored advice on how you can improve the productivity and efficiency of your warehouse, call our team of experts at Logical Storage Solutions on 0845 689 1300, or email info@logicalstorage.co.uk.

 

Posted on: August 19th, 2022 by admin No Comments

Which Racking Solution Is Best For My Business?

With so many racking solutions available, it can be difficult to determine which would be most beneficial for your business.

There are a lot of factors that should be taken into consideration when selecting new racking, including how much space is available, your budget, the size and weight of items being stored, and the processes and equipment used.

The type and layout of racking can have a massive impact on the efficiency of your business. Therefore, it is important that you take time to ensure that you select a suitable racking solution that has a positive impact on your business, rather than a negative one.

To help guide you to making the right choice, here are some of the key factors you should consider when deciding which racking solution is best for your business.

Space

Make the most of the space available, not just the floor space, but also the vertical space. Racking can be bespoke configured to best utilise the space available. In order to maximise your storage capacity, have your racking built as high as your building regulations will allow.

Inventory

What do you intend to store on your racking? The ideal type of racking for your business will be heavily influenced by the weight, size and shape of stock you plan to have on it.

If you stock small items, then you need racking which can have racks close together so as to not have a lot of wasted space. If you are storing heavy items, you will need to make sure that the racking solution you go with can support the weight.

If you are looking to store hand-loaded, long or awkwardly shaped items, longspan shelving is likely to be the ideal solution for your business.

Budget

Your budget will be a significant factor in determining which racking solution is suitable for your business.

If the ideal racking solution is one that is outside of your budget, you may want to consider getting used racking, or you could have a combination of different racking types to bring the costs down.

Layout

Be sure to assess and gain a good understanding of the layout of the warehouse or space in which you wish to have racking and plan out where you would like the racking to go.

The layout will limit the ways in which the racking can be configured and the types which would be suitable.

Whether you require a single, standalone bay, or a state-of-the-art multi-tiered shelving system, shortspan shelving is versatile and is ideal for any industrial environment.

When planning, you also need to take into account the flow of items in and out and consider how best to lay out your racking to aid these processes and increase efficiency, rather than hindering performance.

Carton flow systems, or carton live systems, allow products to automatically flow from the rear to the front of the shelving, making picking easier and quicker.

If you use forklifts, you will need to ensure that there is enough room for them to move around, get up and down the aisles, and be able to pick pallets off the shelves.

Whatever you need to store, rest assured that Logical Storage Solutions will have the ideal solution for you. Our expert team is on-hand to find a solution to any unique storage problem, so call us on 0845 689 1300, or email info@logicalstorage.co.uk.

Logical Storage Solutions is an innovative provider of storage equipment and interior workspaces for both industrial and commercial environments, including office partitions, warehouse racking, and mezzanine flooring.

Offering a consultative approach and nationwide service for all single and multi-site operations, we are your one stop provider of all storage, workspace and maintenance solutions.

Posted on: July 18th, 2022 by admin No Comments

Should I Invest In Office Partitions?

Office partitions are a versatile solution to utilising your existing space and creating a more productive and efficient workspace.

There are several types of office partitions, which can be used for different applications. For example, glazed partition systems can be used to create the feel of a more open and modern space, whereas plasterboard partitions can be used to create more private rooms or areas.

If you are considering investing in office partitions, but are not sure whether they will be worth it, then read on to discover some of the benefits of office partitions to help you determine whether or not you should make the investment.

Better than construction work

Using office partitions to transform your workspace, rather than undergoing construction work, is typically more cost-effective, will take less time, and will cause less disruption to your business.

With office partitions, they are constructed elsewhere then installed within your workspace, so it will not become a building site. There will be less mess and you usually will not have to evacuate the premises whilst these are being installed.

No need to worry if you are renting

If you are renting, you probably do not want to invest too much into the workspace you are using, plus you may not get permission to undergo construction work.You are unlikely to need permission before installing most kinds of office partitions.

Plus, they can often be easily removed without leaving any damage, so you won’t lose your deposit. Modular partitions could even be taken with you if you choose to move your business elsewhere.

Can be used to divide or create rooms

A large open space can be overwhelming, and as an office space it can be difficult to know how to best place desks to maximise space, and with a lot of workers it can become noisy.

Using office partitions, you can divide up a large room to make sure you are utilising the space effectively. You can have segregated areas for different departments, for example. This will help with laying out your office and to reduce disruption and noise levels.

Partitions can also be used to create smaller rooms, with doors. You could create individual offices or meeting rooms, for example.

You could use glazed or solid partitions, or a mixture of both, depending on whether you want to keep the feel of an open space, or would prefer to have more privacy.

Provide privacy

If you have an open space, it may be difficult to find a private area for meetings and breaks where you will not be seen or heard. Using partitions, you can easily create private spaces or rooms for private meetings and personal time.

Can be moved

Some partitions can be made to be freestanding so that they can be easily moved to suit changing requirements.

These can more easily be transported should you relocate, or can be moved around your workspace depending on where you need privacy, or to change the layout of your workspace.

Whether you’re thinking of carrying out a complete refurbishment, opening new premises or you simply need to create more efficient workspaces within your current office or warehouse, Logical Storage Solutions are here to help.

Posted on: June 7th, 2022 by admin No Comments

What are the different shelving storage options and which is best for my business?

With several types of shelving available for storage, it can be difficult to know which would be best for your business. Your budget, business type, and space available, as well as the type, size and shape of the products you are storing, will have an influence on which options would be most suitable.

To help you identify the best option for your business, read on to discover some of the most popular warehouse storage systems.

Carton flow shelving

Carton flow systems, or carton live systems, allow products to automatically flow from the rear to the front of the shelving, making picking easier and quicker.

Simply load product onto the shelving at the rear, pick from the front, and the next item will roll to the front, then just replenish at the rear, and so on. For optimum efficiency, have a loading team and picking team either side of the shelving system, if possible, so that there is no need for staff to go back and forth.

Advantages of this system include reduced stock replenishment times, always having stock available for picking, improved pick rates, and having excellent control of production batches and expiry dates.

The initial investment will typically be higher than it would be for standard static shelving but this dynamic storage solution will save you time and money in the long run, due to the huge improvements in efficiency it will bring.

Shortspan industrial shelving

Whether you require a single, standalone bay, or a state-of-the-art multi-tiered shelving system, shortspan shelving is versatile and is ideal for any industrial environment.

Shortspan industrial shelving offers immediate access to all items in storage, with items accessible from both sides.

With maximum shelf loads up to 250kg and generous frame and bay heights and widths, it can be made to store almost any item, but this system is an especially excellent option for small items.

Other advantages of this system include quick and easy installation and fully adjustable shelf levels, plus it can be easily extended or reconfigured, making it a future-proof option.

Shortspan industrial shelving is bespoke-made to suit your requirements, with a wide range of compatible accessories available for use with the system, including dividers, plinths, plastic storage boxes, and frame cladding.

Longspan shelving

If you are looking to store hand-loaded, long or awkwardly-shaped items, longspan shelving is likely to be the ideal solution for your business.

Longspan shelving is a fully adjustable industrial shelving system which is quick and easy to assemble due to its modular design and bolt-free, lock-in system that requires no special tools.

This versatile type of shelving has a maximum shelf load of up to 1250kg, and can be tailor-made with a frame height of up to 60m, depth of up to 15m, and bay width of up to 30m. Plus a wide range of accessories are available to further customise this system, including mesh shelves, timber shelves, and frame cladding.

Shelf levels are fully adjustable in 50mm increments and this system can be easily extended and reconfigured to adapt to future business needs.

Whatever you need to store, and however you want to store it, rest assured that Logical Storage Solutions will have the ideal solution for you. Our expert team is on-hand to find a solution to any unique storage problem, so call us on 0845 689 1300, or email info@logicalstorage.co.uk.

Logical Storage Solutions is an innovative provider of storage equipment and interior workspaces for both industrial and commercial environments, including office partitions, warehouse racking, and mezzanine flooring.

Offering a consultative approach and nationwide service for all single and multi-site operations, we are your one stop provider of all storage, workspace and maintenance solutions.

Posted on: April 26th, 2022 by admin No Comments

Which businesses can benefit from mezzanine flooring and why?

Mezzanine flooring can offer many benefits to businesses in most industries. They offer versatile additional space which can be used for storage, office, or workspace.

Read on to discover some of the key businesses which can benefit from a mezzanine floor and why. First, here is an overview of what a mezzanine floor is.

What is a mezzanine floor?

A mezzanine is a smaller intermediate floor between the main floor and the floor or ceiling above. It can be freestanding or attached to an existing wall.

It does not cover the whole floor space so you can see the floor below from it and it does not typically qualify as a floor within a building.

Mezzanine floors are a cost-effective solution to expanding a space without having to relocate or undertake major construction work.

Now here are some of the business types or sectors that are most likely to reap the rewards from mezzanine flooring and why.

Self-storage

If you have a company that provides self-storage facilities for your customers, space equals money and, if you experience increased demand, you may find yourself needing more space so that you can take on more customers.

Rather than hiking up rental costs or construction fees, or purchasing more property, consider a mezzanine floor which will be a quicker and more cost-effective solution instead.

Industrial and manufacturing

Ample storage and working space are essential to businesses in the industrial sector. A cramped work area can have a negative impact on productivity and efficiency, as well as being potentially dangerous.

A mezzanine will provide you with an additional work area or storage space so that you can free up more space and reduce clutter elsewhere to avoid errors and accidents.

Another potential benefit of mezzanine floors in manufacturing businesses is that they can also serve as a sort of bridge, allowing you to get from one area to another, or as a viewing platform for visitors and tours of the premises, without having to go through the factory.

Restaurants and eateries

If you operate a restaurant business that is regularly full and you are having to turn customers away, mezzanine flooring may be the solution you need.

Location is often key for eateries so if you move to larger premises you may lose loyal customers and not get the same footfall. Rather than cramming more tables and chairs into the existing space, add a mezzanine on which you can accommodate more guests.

Retail

Much like with restaurants, location is key when it comes to retail space, and the cost of commercial space is increasing, especially in sought-after areas.

When it comes to needing more space, relocation is not always feasible, and expanding outwards or upwards may not be possible if you have shops or other commercial space above or beside you.

If you want to expand your stock, or simply spread out your existing stock, increase your offering to include workshops or a cafe, then consider a mezzanine floor.

Offices

An organised and tidy workspace makes for a productive and efficient workforce. If your offices are starting to look cluttered or you are expanding, or there is little recreational space, consider adding a mezzanine floor.

This will allow you to declutter your offices, add more office or meeting space, or even add a seating area where staff can relax during their breaks.

Gyms and leisure centres

Leisure facilities should be spacious and airy, not cramped and cluttered, both for safety and wellness.

You need to have a safe distance between gym equipment and machinery, and areas for people to warm up and do stretches.

Having a mezzanine floor will allow you to further spread out your existing equipment or bring in additional equipment, or to provide a space in which to run classes. This will attract and allow for more users.

If you think your business will benefit from mezzanine flooring, or for more information, call our expert team at Logical Storage Solutions on 0845 689 1300, or email info@logicalstorage.co.uk.

Logical Storage Solutions is an innovative provider of storage equipment and interior workspaces for both industrial and commercial environments, including office partitions, warehouse racking, and mezzanine flooring.

Offering a consultative approach and nationwide service for all single and multi-site operations, we are your one-stop provider of all storage, workspace, and maintenance solutions.