{"id":6146,"date":"2023-02-28T19:57:28","date_gmt":"2023-02-28T19:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pedlex.com\/?p=6146"},"modified":"2025-08-11T14:05:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T14:05:39","slug":"the-pedlex-experts-optimized-the-space-for-the-stm-with-a-3-level-mezzanine-of-39000-ft2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pedlex.creativedotdesign.com\/en\/the-pedlex-experts-optimized-the-space-for-the-stm-with-a-3-level-mezzanine-of-39000-ft2\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pedlex experts optimized the space for the STM with a 3-level mezzanine of 39,000 ft2"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>The STM entrusted us with the construction of a 39,000 ft2 mezzanine<\/h4>\n<h4>Discover this large-scale project that optimized space for our client &#8211; the STM, which needed to maximize their vertical space and increase their storage capacity<\/h4>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Watch the video here\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/s29aySiUMLE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4><b>The challenge:<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Our client, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stm.info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 de transport de Montr\u00e9al &#8211; STM<\/a>, needed a turnkey, high-density storage solution in their new distribution center, which would serve to centralize their parts warehouses.<\/p>\n<h4><b>The solution:\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Our experts in layout and technical drawing worked with our client to design a\u00a0<b>self-supporting, robust and safe\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pedlex.creativedotdesign.com\/heavy-storage\/freestanding-mezzanines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>mezzanine<\/u><\/a>\u00a0on three levels<\/b>, taking into account the available space. Our client was then able to place shelves on the multi-level mezzanine, and obtain\u00a0<b>39,000 square feet of additional\u00a0storage space<\/b>\u00a0thanks to this structure of industrial quality.<\/p>\n<p>The installation of the project:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The steel storage platform was\u00a0<b>custom-made<\/b>\u00a0and then delivered by the\u00a0<b>Pedlex logistics department<\/b><\/li>\n<li>Our experts then\u00a0<b>built it efficiently and safely<\/b>, taking care of anchoring it in the ground and installing the necessary supports and bracing, taking into account the\u00a0<b>engineer-approved load capacities<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li>They used\u00a0<b>specialized equipment<\/b> &#8211; like compact spider cranes on caterpillars. This was necessary because access and work space were limited and the building was already completed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The advantages of our solution:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6101\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Portes-pivotantes-mezzanine-Pedlex-autoportante.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The\u00a0<b>resistant floor covering<\/b>\u00a0of the freestanding mezzanine was engineered to be covered with resindek panels. Its Grey diamond seal finish offers a\u00a0<b>slip-, scratch- and stain-resistant surface<\/b>\u00a0that is aesthetically pleasing and does not delaminate.<\/li>\n<li>To allow for the\u00a0<b>safe handling<\/b>\u00a0of items stored on the mezzanine, our experts recommended the addition of pivot gates on each level.<br \/>\nThese\u00a0<b>swinging safety barriers<\/b>\u00a0protect employees from the risk of falling while transporting pallets using a forklift. They increase the security in the warehouse, as one of their two ends touches the ground during loading or unloading, thus limiting access and not allowing the handlers to get close to the edge.<\/li>\n<li><b>Robust guardrails<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0<b>stairs with safety barriers<\/b>\u00a0were installed on each level.<\/li>\n<li>The allowable load is of\u00a0<b>150 lb\/ft2<\/b> and the height clearance is 12 feet between the floor and the first level, and 9 feet between the higher levels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once completed, this industrial platform on three levels allowed our client to increase its medium- and high-density storage capacity. A powerful solution delivered quickly and securely by the Pedlex experts.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6099\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pedlex-optimise-lespace-pour-la-STM-avec-une-mezzanine-de-3-niveaux_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"176\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Our qualified experts have long-standing expertise in the management of projects of this nature, which optimize the space for our clients.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pedlex.creativedotdesign.com\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Contact us<\/u><\/a>\u00a0for a custom-made solution which suits your needs!<\/p>\n<p>Come see our showroom in Anjou to discover all the storage products we keep in stock!<\/p>\n<p>Discover our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pedlex.creativedotdesign.com\/securite\/gardes-de-protection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>security products<\/u><\/a>\u00a0here. 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