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The economy is easing and employment is on the rise, the stock market is showing several indications 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 feeling this growth and are seeking to expand, although they may be a bit hesitant in making the capital investment. They may find it 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 besides the obvious real estate savings. For instance: the utilities like sewage, electric and water, heating and air conditioning; Moving; Property taxes; Equipment and Maintenance Personnel are amongst the main areas.
If you also increase the travel of the lift truck, this would ultimately result in higher fuel costs, and an accelerated depreciation of the equipment which could result in increased maintenance expenses and additional labor costs.
Expansion is not only based on warehousing. TFA provides alternatives for office space by utilizing modular office solutions. These solutions include: containment rooms, tax benefits, flexibility in location and clean rooms.
Portable mezzanines are one more great expansion alternative. These can hold modular offices together wild offering vertical space for things. Newly acquired extra floor space could then be used for product storage also. One more option for freeing up more valuable floor space can be accomplished by having a mezzanine area on top of your modular office.