The Bureau of Labor Statistics, Washington, D.C., estimates there are more than 21,000 food and beverage manufacturing companies in the United States, generating a combined revenue of about $760 billion. But, those thousands of companies likely have at least one thing in common—the need for more space.
Nearly all facets of food and beverage supply chain require storage space – and a lot of it. The trick is where to find it. In most cases, these companies have ample space right underneath their roof. That’s because mezzanine platforms and vertical reciprocating conveyors (VRCs) offer a newfound wealth of space without the need to expand their building’s footprint.