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The economy is easing and employment is on the rise, the stock market is showing some signs of strength, that has helped to improve the overall feelings of the consumer. Most indicators have been pointing towards an economic recovery. There are lots of companies who are feeling this growth and are seeking to expand, though they might be a little uncertain in making the capital investment. They might find it really hard to invest in additional space until the economy is on more solid ground and credit is more available and accessible.
Besides the obvious real estate savings, there are other savings to be incurred by not moving. For instance: the utilities like sewage, electric and water, heating and air conditioning; Property taxes; Moving; Equipment and Maintenance Personnel are several of the main areas.
If you additionally increase the travel of the lift truck, this would ultimately result in higher fuel expenses, and an accelerated depreciation of the machinery which could result in increased maintenance expenses and additional labor costs.
The process of expansion does not end at warehousing. TFA offers options for office space by using modular office solutions. These solutions include: containment rooms, tax benefits, flexibility in location and clean rooms.
Portable mezzanines are one more great expansion option. These could hold modular offices together wild offering vertical space for things. Newly acquired extra floor space could then be used for product storage also. Another alternative for freeing up more valuable floor space could be created by having a mezzanine area on top of your modular office.