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