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A mezzanine floor allows you to use the height of your building and recover valuable space without moving or new construction. The investment typically pays back within 12 to 24 months by saving on rent, external storage and inefficient processes.
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Recovering space may sound unusual, but in practice it is a smart investment for many companies. With a mezzanine floor you make optimal use of the height of your building, creating extra working or storage space without moving or expanding. This solution can pay for itself within one to two years, depending on your situation.
A mezzanine floor offers direct and measurable benefits. You do not need an additional building, saving rental or purchase costs. Your processes become more efficient through shorter walking routes and faster order processing. You also increase storage capacity, which improves delivery reliability and enables bulk purchasing. The additional floor can also be used to facilitate automation, for example with conveyors or robots. With more than 30 specialists, over 20 years of experience and active projects in 12 countries and 8 sectors, Nolte Mezzanine knows exactly how to maximise the use of your available space.
Recovering space means that the revenues or savings generated by the extra available space exceed the cost of the investment. This can be achieved by avoiding external storage, making your internal logistics more efficient or avoiding moving costs. The more intensively you use the new space, the faster you will earn back the investment.
The payback period of a mezzanine floor is determined by three factors:
Example: a 200 m² floor at €140/m² costs approximately €28,000. If you save €2,000 per month on external storage, you recover the investment in 14 months.
Many companies have already taken this step. Some examples of sectors where we have saved space include:
An online store with rapid growth installed a mezzanine floor above bulk storage. The result: three extra picking lines and 40% faster order processing. With a monthly saving of €3,500 the investment was recovered in 10 months.
A production company lacked space for manual assembly. By installing a 150 m² floor, output increased without moving costs of €25,000. The investment was recovered within a year.
A logistics service provider wanted to expand but avoided new construction by installing a 600 m² floor for seasonal stock. With a saving of €5,000 per month, the ROI was achieved within 18 months.
Over the years, at Nolte Mezzanine, we have had the privilege of delivering many impressive projects. These range in size, type of flooring, and result in very diverse outcomes. In other words, we know exactly what is possible. Explore our projects and discover for yourself!
| Sector | Surface | Investment | Saving p/m | Payback period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-commerce | 300 m² | €42,000 | €3,500 | 10 months |
| Production | 150 m² | €21,000 | €2,000 + €25,000 relocation costs saved | < 12 months |
| Logistics | 600 m² | €90,000 | €5,000 | 18 months |
Moving or new construction is costly and time-consuming. The cost of a mezzanine floor is significantly lower and does not cause long interruptions to your business operations. You also retain your current location and the associated logistical advantages.
The speed at which a mezzanine floor pays for itself depends on several factors. Larger floors are relatively cheaper per square metre. A more complex structure with more columns, stairs or a higher load class increases the investment. The more often and efficiently the floor is used, the faster the payback period will be. The costs of alternatives also play a role: the higher the rental or construction costs, the faster the ROI. Finally, shorter lead times and higher output significantly shorten the payback period.
A mezzanine floor is almost always attractive if you spend more than €1,000 per month on rent, storage or inefficient processes, you want to stay at your current location and you can use the extra space directly for revenue growth or cost reduction. Not sure if you qualify? Our specialists are happy to think along with you.
Would you like to know how quickly you can earn back your investment? Contact Nolte Mezzanine for a non-binding calculation and discover how you can fully recover your extra space within 1 to 2 years. Our specialists will be happy to provide advice and a tailored plan so you can benefit fully from your new mezzanine floor.
