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Employment is on the rise and the economy is easing, the stock market is showing several signs of strength, that has helped to enhance the overall feelings of the consumer. Most indicators have been pointing towards an economic recovery. There really are many businesses who are seeking to expand and are feeling this growth, although they may be a little hesitant in making the capital investment. They may find it hard to invest in additional space until credit is more accessible and available and the economy is on more solid ground.
Besides the obvious real estate savings, there are other savings to be incurred by not moving. For example: the utilities like heating and air conditioning, electric, water and sewage; Property taxes; Moving; Maintenance Personnel and Equipment are among the main areas.
If you also increase the travel of the lift truck, this will ultimately result in higher fuel costs, and an accelerated depreciation of the machine that could lead to increased maintenance expenses and additional labor expenses.
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 as well as clean rooms.
Portable mezzanines are another great expansion alternative. These could hold modular offices together wild providing vertical space for items. Newly acquired extra floor space could then be used for product storage too. One more option for freeing up more valuable floor space could be created by having a mezzanine area on top of your modular office.