Industrial Manufacturer Doubles Storage Capacity with a Warehouse Mezzanine
An industrial manufacturer needed more storage for manufacturing components but had no room to expand outward. Southwest Solutions Group installed two shelf-supported warehouse mezzanine systems that used overhead space to double storage capacity within the existing footprint.
Download Case StudyCompleted for an industrial manufacturer storing components used in its manufacturing processes.
Completed for a manufacturing operation in the Houston metro area.
The project supported storage needs tied to engineering and manufacturing operations.
The warehouse mezzanine systems used vertical space to increase storage without expanding the floor area.
Industrial shelving uprights supported the mezzanine structures while static shelving provided organized storage for manufacturing components.
The goal was to double storage capacity without automation or building expansion.
Industrial Manufacturer Needed More Warehouse Storage
An industrial manufacturer was running out of floor space for components used in production. The facility could not expand outward, so the company needed a cost-conscious way to increase storage capacity without adding automation.
Limited Floor Space
The customer needed more space to store materials used in manufacturing. Expanding the storage area outward was not possible.
Single-Level Storage Was Full
The existing single-level shelving could not provide the additional capacity the operation needed. The facility needed to store more parts within the same floor area.
Cost Sensitivity
The customer wanted to avoid automation and keep costs practical. The selected solution needed to add storage by using the building’s available vertical space.
Warehouse Mezzanine Doubles Storage Capacity
Southwest Solutions Group made use of overhead space by installing two shelf-supported warehouse mezzanine systems. Each system combined an elevated mezzanine level with industrial shelving below. The shelving uprights supported the mezzanine structure, which helped control costs, and the shelving layout was customized for the components being stored.
Two Shelf-Supported Warehouse Mezzanine Systems
The two shelf-supported warehouse mezzanines combined elevated storage with industrial shelving. This created additional storage above the same floor area instead of taking up more space.
Added Capacity Without Automation
The manufacturer wanted to avoid automation and keep costs practical. A shelf-supported mezzanine met that need by combining industrial shelving and structural support in one storage system.
Industrial Shelving Matched Component Sizes
Southwest Solutions Group customized the industrial shelving around the different parts the manufacturer needed to store. This created a more organized component storage layout within the same floor area.
Installing Two Warehouse Mezzanine Systems
Southwest Solutions Group installed two shelf-supported warehouse mezzanine systems within the existing manufacturing space. The work included fitting the mezzanine and industrial shelving layouts to the available floor area and the parts being stored. Installation was completed from May 21 through May 31, 2024.
Confirmed the Space Constraint
The team reviewed the manufacturer’s need for more component storage and confirmed that the facility could not expand outward. The warehouse mezzanine plan focused on using unused overhead space.
Planned Shelving Around Stored Parts
Southwest Solutions Group developed layouts for the warehouse mezzanine systems and configured the industrial shelving around the stored components. The design added capacity while keeping materials organized and accessible.
Prepared Project Layouts
Project drawings showed how the two warehouse mezzanines and shelving layouts would fit within the available manufacturing space.
Coordinated System Components
The shelf-supported mezzanine structures and industrial shelving components were coordinated for delivery and installation. Each system combined elevated storage and static shelving within one layout.
Installed the Warehouse Mezzanines
Installation crews assembled the two shelf-supported warehouse mezzanine systems and industrial shelving. The completed layout added storage capacity without increasing the floor area.
Supported Ongoing Storage Use
Southwest Solutions Group remains available for service, parts, repairs, and future storage reviews. The warehouse mezzanine systems provide a lasting way to use vertical space for component storage.
Warehouse Mezzanine Doubled Storage Capacity
The manufacturer doubled storage capacity by using a warehouse mezzanine solution instead of expanding outward. The two systems added vertical storage without increasing the existing floor area.
Doubled Storage Capacity
The two warehouse mezzanine systems doubled storage capacity within the same footprint. The manufacturer gained more room for components without adding floor space.
Components Stayed Close to Production
The added storage remained within the existing manufacturing area, keeping components close to production. The industrial shelving was configured around the parts being stored.
Configured for Different Components
The industrial shelving was customized for the different components the manufacturer needed to store. This created a more organized layout than a standard shelving arrangement.
Unused Vertical Space Became Storage
The shelf-supported warehouse mezzanines converted unused overhead space into productive storage. Using shelving uprights to support the mezzanine structures also helped control project costs.
Before and After Warehouse Mezzanine Installation
These images show the original storage area and the completed shelf-supported warehouse mezzanine systems with industrial shelving.
Need More Storage Without Expanding Your Facility?
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