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Employment is on the rise and the economy is easing, the stock market is showing some signs of strength, that has helped to enhance the overall feelings of the consumer. Most indicators have been pointing towards an economic recovery. There are numerous companies who are seeking to expand and are feeling this growth, although they may be a bit uncertain in making the capital investment. They may find it very hard to invest in more space until the economy is on more solid footing and credit is more available and accessible.
There are other savings to be incurred by not moving other than the obvious real estate savings. Like for example: the utilities like sewage, electric and water, heating and air conditioning; Property taxes; Moving; Maintenance Personnel and Equipment are some of the main areas.
If you additionally increase the travel of the lift truck, this will ultimately result in higher fuel expenses, and an accelerated depreciation of the equipment that can lead to increased maintenance expenses and additional labor expenses.
The process of expansion does not end at warehousing. TFA offers options for office space by using modular office solutions. These solutions comprise: tax benefits, containment rooms, flexibility in location as well as clean rooms.
Another great expansion option is portable mezzanines. These could be utilized to hold modular offices and offer vertical space for items situated on the ground floor. Newly acquired extra floor space could then be used for product storage as well. Another option for freeing up more valuable floor space can be accomplished by having a mezzanine area on top of your modular office.