Custom Production Mezzanines
Update your warehouse layout and create more room for production, storage, and workflow without expanding your building.
Production Mezzanines
When production equipment starts competing with inventory for floor space, manufacturers often think it’s time to move or expand their building.
But relocating to a new warehouse or undergoing a lengthy construction project is costly and time-consuming.Â
At KABTech, we have a better solution: custom production mezzanines. These professional elevated platforms create additional usable space within industrial production facilities. They support productivity, workflow, and future growth.
With nearly 40 years of experience designing industrial space solutions, we help businesses maximize their existing facilities with options like:
- Equipment platforms
- Elevated production work areas
- Material staging spaces
- Mezzanine offices
We’ll guide you through the entire process until you have a warehouse mezzanine that meets your needs. From design to purchase to installation, we serve as your single point of contact every step of the way.
Learn more about how KABTech can optimize your workspace and boost productivity.
What Are Production Mezzanines?
A production area mezzanine is a raised platform used to support production equipment, such as conveyors and vertical material lifts, or work areas above the warehouse floor. They are a cost-effective way to expand current production areas without using up valuable floor space. Mezzanines can be assembled quickly without modifying the original building structure.Â
Production mezzanines are a strategic way to support business operations and growth at a more reasonable cost than relocating or altering your building.
What to Expect
At KABTech, we understand that while you need to make important changes to your layout to improve production workflows, you still need minimal disruptions to your current operations.
Here’s what to expect when starting a mezzanine project with us:
1: Request a Quote
The first step is to request a quote or contact our team. You’ll provide us with initial details about your goals, timelines, and mezzanine needs.
2: Our Assessment
Next, our experienced engineering team conducts a thorough site assessment. Then they’ll collaborate with you to design a production mezzanine tailored to your facility’s layout and operational needs.Â
3: Engineering and Component Fabrication
Then we get to work. We spend the next few weeks building your mezzanine. We use the finest materials and offer a versatile range of mezzanine system options, from quick and simple to more complex and customized.
4: Delivery and Installation
Our expert installers deliver and build your production mezzanine as quickly and efficiently as possible. If you’d like us to work outside of your production hours, we’ll do our best to accommodate your preferred date and time for installation.
Benefits of Our Production Mezzanines
A production mezzanine allows manufacturers to maximize valuable floor space without the expense and disruption of expanding their facility. By utilizing unused vertical space, businesses can create dedicated areas for equipment, assembly, quality control, material handling, and other production processes while maintaining efficient operations below.
Whether you’re looking to increase capacity, improve workflow organization, or support future growth, a custom production mezzanine provides a flexible and cost-effective solution designed around your facility’s unique needs.
Here are some of the key advantages of installing a production mezzanine:
Why Choose KABTech?
At KABTech, we take the time to understand your operation, identify your challenges, and develop a production mezzanine tailored to your facility. We are committed to delivering the best in design, construction, and service.Â
We provide our clients with a satisfying experience from start to finish with:
Single-Point Service:
With KABTech, there’s no need to manage multiple vendors. We simplify complex production mezzanine projects by coordinating design, engineering, fabrication, and installation through a dedicated single point of contact. This allows your team to stay focused on operations while we manage the project details.
Responsive:
Whether you’re expanding a production line or adding elevated equipment platforms, our team provides timely updates and responsive commission throughout the project. With a dedicated KABTech representative to guide and update you throughout your order, we are always ready to address your concerns or inquiries promptly. Feel free to call or email us anytime during your project, and we’ll respond within 24 hours.
Personalization:
No two businesses operate in the same way. At KABTech, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. We design space-saving production mezzanines tailored to your facility’s specific needs to optimize your workflows and operations.
Competitive Pricing:
Production mezzanines are a cost-effective alternative that lets you expand your workspace without relocation or extensive construction. By utilizing existing vertical space, businesses can increase production capacity while minimizing cost.
Unmatched Quality
Our production mezzanines are made with the finest materials available and designed as the perfect semi-permanent structures for your industrial space. Our mezzanine structures will support you through growth, and they can be broken down and rebuilt whenever you want to adjust or relocate.
Our goal is simple:
Deliver exceptional quality, service, and value. It’s why our clientele includes 92% repeat business.
Production Mezzanines FAQs
What is a production mezzanine?
A production mezzanine is an elevated platform designed to support manufacturing and industrial operations. It is used to expand a workspace within a facility without undergoing a costly construction project. The process is simple, quick, and cost-effective.Â
Unlike storage mezzanines, which are primarily used for inventory, production mezzanines support equipment, conveyor systems, assembly areas, workstations, and production staging. When businesses need more space but don’t want to relocate or alter their building's structure, production mezzanines are a great solution to improve workflows and productivity.
How much does a production mezzanine cost?
We design industrial mezzanines and steel platforms to meet your specific size, load, and span requirements at competitive prices. For a better understanding of the cost of your specific project, request a quote.
Can a production mezzanine be customized for specific operations?
Yes! In fact, that is our specialty. KABTech designs fully customized production mezzanines tailored to your company’s preferences and specifications.Â
From framework materials and flooring options to equipment integrations, wire cages, and shelving units, we can create the perfect solution for your facility.Â
Some common integrations include:
- ConveyorsÂ
- Vertical material liftsÂ
- Bridge/cantilever cranes
- Walkways/crossoversÂ
- Modular mezzanine offices, including wiring, B-decking, HVAC systems, and support structures
What is the difference between a production mezzanine and an industrial platform?
Production mezzanines and industrial platforms both provide an additional level of storage or access for heavy industrial machinery. They are designed to be versatile, modular, and tailored to fit the specific needs of the industrial environments in which they are installed. The main difference lies in how each system is built: A mezzanine is a semi-permanent structure, whereas a platform is temporary and free-standing.
Can production mezzanines support heavy equipment?
Yes, our capacity and load ratings are a standard 125 to 500lbs/square foot. KABTech can customize mezzanine load capacity to meet your specific needs.
What is the minimum clear height required for a production mezzanine?
While each project has different needs, the International Building Code (IBC) requires that a warehouse mezzanine have a minimum clear height of seven feet above and below the floor.
What flooring options are available?
We offer a variety of decking options to choose from, including:
- OSB/plywood
- Unfinished resin boardsÂ
- Finished resin boardsÂ
- Bar gratingÂ
- Galvanized bar gratingÂ
- Flat plate/diamond plateÂ
- Concrete
Can a production mezzanine include office space?
Yes, our mezzanines can include modular in-plant office construction. Our team can also build walkways that allow staff to quickly move between different areas of your facility. Contact our team to discuss all your project needs.
Do I need a permit to install a warehouse production mezzanine?
Yes, permits are almost always required to install industrial mezzanines. This ensures their compliance with local and state regulations. Before installation, KABTech will help you determine which permits are necessary to avoid delays and keep your project moving forward.
What safety features can be installed with my production mezzanine?
We offer a variety of safety features for your mezzanine, including:
- HandrailsÂ
- Gates (lift, swing, or sliding)
- Wire mesh cagesÂ
- Staircases/stair towers
- LandingsÂ
- Industrial laddersÂ
- Cage ladders
Note: All stairs, ladders, landings, etc., are designed to meet code requirements for rise, run, and width size.
What is the typical lead time for a custom production mezzanine?
Lead times vary from one custom project to another. Influencing factors include size, complexity, and project requirements.
At KABTech Corp., typical lead times include:
- 2-3 weeks for design and engineering
- 3-6 weeks for component fabrication
- 2-5 days for delivery and installation
We are happy to provide more accurate estimates based on the details you provide in our initial conversation. If any changes are made to our estimated timeline, your dedicated project representative will keep you informed and updated.
Contact our team to learn more.
What can I expect during the installation of my production mezzanine?
The delivery and installation of your mezzanine can take between two and five days, depending on the complexity of your project and your facility’s location.
Upon arrival, our expert installers work quickly and efficiently to minimize your company’s downtime. If you need minimal disruption to your operations and want our team to work outside of your production hours, we are happy to coordinate an altered schedule. We’ll do our best to accommodate your preferred date and time for installation.
Can a mezzanine be expanded or modified in the future?
Yes, KABTech’s production mezzanines are semi-permanent structures that can be disassembled and rebuilt. This allows for a system that can grow with your business. Any desired adjustments can be made after installation.
Ready to Elevate Your Workspace? Contact Us.
Don’t let limited floor space restrict your production potential. Contact KABTech today to discuss a custom production mezzanine designed around your facility, workflow, and equipment requirements. Request a quote, schedule a consultation, or call us at (864) 968-9699 to speak directly with a mezzanine expert. From initial design and engineering to fabrication and installation, we’ll help you create a production mezzanine that increases capacity, improves efficiency, and supports your long-term growth.
