Elevating Safety, Efficiency & Space with Custom Industrial Mezzanines

Industrial Mezzanine — Equipment Storage

Specialty Industrial Mezzanines — Catwalks, Equipment Storage, Cross-Overs & More!

In the ever-evolving landscape of industrial space design, optimizing space and enhancing operational efficiency –while keeping workers safe is a constant challenge. Industrial mezzanines have emerged as a smart solution. Specially designed mezzanines, raised work platforms, and catwalks maximize your vertical space and free up interior floor space.

With the variety of mezzanine options, you can use your space to increase storage capacity, add easy-to-access equipment storage, and create safe work and travel zones for your team within a limited footprint. However, the functionality of your outdoor spaces is also enhanced with customized mezzanine and work platform structures. Take a closer look at the benefits and styles of specialty mezzanines available to improve your operations.

Specialty Industrial Mezzanines Benefits:

Space Optimization: Effectively double your usable space without costly building expansions.
Cost-Effective: Economical alternative to expansion construction or relocation.
Enhanced Storage Capacity: Store inventory, equipment, and materials in a well-organized and easily accessible manner.
Improved Workflow: Strategically positioned mezzanines allow quick access to tools, equipment, or machinery and reduce search time.
Safety and Compliance: Safety features, including railings, guardrails, and non-slip surfaces, ensure worker safety and compliance with safety regulations.
Customization: Whether offices, storage, production, or access pathways, mezzanines provide versatility and adaptability.
Quick Installation: Compared to traditional construction, mezzanines can be installed more quickly, minimizing disruption to daily operations and allowing access to the new space sooner.

Catwalks & Elevated Walkways

Farm Tanks Catwalk

Catwalk mezzanines, also known as access platforms, provide elevated walkways to and around parts of your facility. Catwalks are also used to provide access to overhead equipment, utilities, conveyor systems, etc., making it simpler to conduct routine maintenance and inspections to keep operations running smoothly.

Catwalks are tailored to fit your unique requirements, often using a straight L- or U-configuration. However, safety is paramount, so your design must include proper railings, guardrails, and anti-slip surfaces to prevent accidents and injuries.

Going Up? Let’s Take the Stairs!

Alternating Treads (Left), Pre-Fabricated (Center), Crossover (Right)

Access to your catwalk or elevated workspace is also customizable with a range of industrial stair designs that maximize space and ensure worker safety. Here are four popular options:

Alternating stair treads demand less space and incorporate ergonomic design elements that boost stability and safety. By aligning the individual’s center of gravity directly over their feet, these stairs enhance stability, enabling individuals to carry objects while maintaining three points of contact. Moreover, this design allows users to face their intended travel direction, fostering heightened awareness of potential hazards.

Pre-fabricated access stairs are a cost-effective choice for new or retrofit projects. Offering diverse customization options in height, angle, railings, steps, and finishes –these stairs are easy to tailor to your needs. Moreover, they ship flat, reducing transport costs, and assemble quickly on-site. Pre-fabricated access stairs meet OSHA, IBC, and ADA standards, ensuring regulatory compliance in industrial settings.

Crossover stairs (crossover bridges) enable access over obstacles like ducts, conveyors, machinery, and pipes, enhancing operational efficiency. Standard features include carbon steel, powder coat finishes, diamond tread plates, and OSHA-compliant guardrails. Depending on your height and space requirements, there are bolted access stairs or alternating tread stairs design options. Crossover stairs are easily relocated or expanded to meet changing needs.

Industrial Mezzanine Lead Times & Installation

Storage Mezzanine Installation

The standard manufacturing lead time typically spans six weeks, with a two-week installation period for small to medium structures. It’s advisable to allocate two to four weeks to approve drawings and permitting –and it’s worth noting that local code authorities often demand professionally stamped drawings and egress plans for permit authorization. Permits typically encompass fire protection and electrical components within their purview.

Typical Workflow for Mezzanine Structures:

Consultation: Assess your space, understand your specific requirements, and design a tailored solution.
Engineering and Design: Experienced engineers create detailed plans and specifications to ensure the mezzanine meets all safety and regulatory standards.
Fabrication: The mezzanine is fabricated off-site and delivered to your facility for installation.
Installation: Skilled installers assemble the mezzanine, ensuring that all safety features and customizations are integrated.
Safety Compliance: The completed mezzanine is inspected to ensure it complies with all safety regulations.

Transform Your Facility Into More Efficient & Organized Spaces

Outdoor Equipment Storage Platform

Whether you need elevated access for maintenance or additional storage space, specialty industrial mezzanines are a versatile and practical choice that can provide long-term benefits for your operation quickly and economically.

Mezzanine Installation.

Ordering a mezzanine is one thing… building it is another. It takes a skilled team to create a secure system, especially when relocating existing materials, renting lift equipment that requires specialized certification, managing subcontractors, arranging trash disposal, and ensuring safe operations while the build is ongoing. WOI professional installation team comprises experienced crew members who follow OSHA safety guidelines.

WOI Installation Team

Industry Experienced Installation Teams
OSHA Trained & Certified
Certified Drug-Free Workplace
Licensed General Contractor
Job Safety Analysis
Forklift, Scissor Lift, and Aerial Lift Operator Trained

Contact WOI when you’re ready to design and install a safe, quality-built prefabricated mezzanine structure in your facility. Our team has been at the forefront of mezzanine design and construction for over 20 years. We provide comprehensive guidance and professional installation. We offer expert architectural services, turnkey design and installation, and handle all administrative aspects of the project, including all compliance and permitting.

With our 5-Step Total Satisfaction Experience™, WOI guarantees that we will:

Listen to your needs
Execute your project with special attention to your unique application
Stick to project timelines
Ensure a safe environment
Pay close attention to the appearance of the finished product.

The WOI team will walk you through each process stage and provide expert customer service to deliver great results and peace of mind.

Contact or email info@warehouseoptimizers.com today! We proudly serve customers throughout the Southeast, including KENTUCKY, TENNESSEE, NORTH CAROLINA, ALABAMA, AND FLORIDA.