Mezzanines Expand Up, Not Out—Smart, Scalable Space Solutions

June 15, 2025
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When floor space is limited and expansion isn’t an option, Cogan Mezzanines offer the ideal solution to double your usable area without the cost and downtime of a full renovation. Engineered for durability, flexibility, and performance, Cogan’s freestanding steel mezzanines transform underutilized vertical space into high-functioning work zones, storage platforms, or office areas.

Whether you're managing a bustling warehouse, optimizing manufacturing flow, or adding workspace to a facility, Cogan’s mezzanine systems deliver scalable solutions that grow with your business.

Key Benefits of Cogan Mezzanines

Maximize Existing Space

Cogan mezzanines allow you to utilize your facility’s unused vertical space—effectively doubling your square footage without changing your building footprint.

Fast, Non-Disruptive Installation

Freestanding and modular, mezzanines can be installed with minimal downtime—no heavy construction, no expensive permits, and no disruption to ongoing operations.

Customizable & Scalable

Each mezzanine is tailored to your facility’s layout, load requirements, and workflow needs. Easily expand or reconfigure your system as your business grows.

 Built to Last

Constructed from heavy-duty structural steel, Cogan mezzanines are designed to support high loads while meeting OSHA and local code compliance.

 Cost-Efficient Expansion

Compared to building renovations or facility relocations, mezzanines offer a significantly more affordable and timely way to expand usable space.

Common Applications for Cogan Mezzanines

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Warehousing & Distribution

  • Increase pallet or bulk storage capacity
  • Create elevated picking zones
  • Separate shipping and receiving operations

 Manufacturing & Assembly

  • Add work platforms or secondary production areas
  • Organize tooling, jigs, and equipment
  • Improve safety and workflow by separating tasks vertically

 Retail & Back-of-House Operations

  • Build upper-level storage for inventory overflow
  • Create employee break rooms or manager offices above retail floors

 Offices & Admin Zones

  • Add second-story office space without sacrificing ground-floor operations
  • Ideal for integrating supervision directly into production environments

 Secure & Controlled Access Areas

  • Store high-value items above the floor in restricted-access mezzanine zones
  • Combine with Cogan wire mesh partitions for added security

Cogan® Wire Mesh Partitions

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  • Ideal for: Tool rooms, secure storage, and warehouse zoning
  • Safety Benefits:
    • Creates physical barriers around hazardous areas or machinery
    • Enhances visibility and airflow while securing access
    • Modular and code-compliant for quick installation and reconfiguration

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  • Ideal for: Pharmacies, electronics, maintenance, and parts inventory
  • Safety Benefits:
    • Goods-to-person automation reduces reaching, bending, and climbing
    • Password-protected access ensures only authorized personnel retrieve materials
    • Improves ergonomics and decreases risk of strain or error

LevRack® Hybrid Storage Systems

  • Ideal for: Garages, production shops, and parts storage
  • Safety Benefits:
    • Easy glide shelving reduces manual handling strain
    • Organizes heavy items off the floor to prevent tripping and congestion
    • Increases visibility and access in high-density environments

Vidir® Vertical Storage Solutions

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  • Ideal for: Retail, manufacturing, and material handling
  • Safety Benefits:
    • Lifts bulky or rolled goods vertically to eliminate floor clutter
    • Reduces ladder use and overexertion injuries
    • Improves facility traffic flow and inventory control

Safer Spaces Start with Smarter Design

When space is well organized, clean, and efficiently used, everyone benefits. Our tailored solutions help businesses:

Reduce slip, trip, and fall risks
Improve ergonomic conditions
Ensure secure, compliant storage
Separate people from machinery and moving equipment
Maximize visibility and minimize congestion

Industries We Support

  • Warehousing & Logistics
  • Healthcare & Medical
  • Manufacturing & Assembly
  • Education & Public Safety
  • Military & Defense
  • Retail & Automotive

Partner With a Safety-Focused Storage Expert

At Spacesaver Storage Solutions, we believe safety should never be an afterthought. During National Safety Month, take the opportunity to evaluate your facility—and discover how the right storage system can directly contribute to a safer, more productive operation.

 Schedule a Free Safety & Storage Assessment

Let us help you identify risks and unlock safer solutions tailored to your space, your team, and your mission.

Contact us today and take a step toward a safer workplace—this June and beyond.

Because every shift, every tool, and every team member deserves a safer space