Supercharge Your Business Productivity By Renting Ware...
When it comes to distributing your products, outsourcing to distribution centers in order to save on inventory space may seem like a good idea. However, in the long run, outsourcing your distribution can actually cost you more once you’ve become successful enough to properly manage your business’s resources. By renting a distribution warehouse space, however, your business can perform its own distribution and bypass …
Teamwork from first responders provided best outcome
On Friday, September 15, 2017 at approximately 3:50 pm there was a chemical explosion at Taste Advantage LLC located at 3135 Drane Field Road in Ruthven Business Park II. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the employees of Taste Advantage and neighboring businesses, especially the employees that were injured in the explosion. We are thankful for all of the first responders that …
Hurricane Irma Warehouse Prep
As Hurricane Irma approaches Florida, here are a few tips to prepare your warehouse: If there is anything outside move it inside such as trash cans, furniture, pallets, debris, etc. if possible. If not, make sure it is secure. Secure dumpster lids to remain closed. Close and lock all overhead and personnel doors. Unplug all electrical equipment and appliances, except for refrigeration. Move equipment …
Greg Ruthven featured on latest episode of Invest Flor...
http://investfloridashow.com/ep-133-industrial-investors/ Ep. 133 Greg Ruthven: The I-4 Corridor is a Hot Market for Industrial Investors! Posted on August 21, 2017 by Parker Don’t miss a single show! Get the Invest Florida Show Mobile App! Click here—-> Apple Android Florida’s I-4 corridor has long been a focus of industrial investors and developers. Connecting Tampa, Orlando and the east coast, the I-4 corridor serves as major transit artery. With …
Why Small Businesses Should Rent Their Commercial Prop...
When it comes time to find a space for your business, it can be overwhelming. There are so many important considerations that go into finding the right commercial warehousing space, it can be difficult to know where to start. Often, one of the most consequential choices is whether buying or leasing commercial property is the right choice for your business. Understanding the answer to …
Founder of The Ruthvens warehouse business started sma...
Here is the link to the article published in The Ledger https://goo.gl/UKvD18 or read it below. LAKELAND — Joe P. Ruthven had been telling his children he’d retire when he turned 90, but now he’s thinking 100 would be a better age. At 90 years and 1 month old, he walks two to three miles several times a week with his wife, Judy, and follows her …
Using a Warehouse for Food Storage? These 3 Tips Might...
Approximately 166,907 people work in the storage and warehousing industry, storing and distributing goods ranging from toys to steel. Each item you store presents its own challenges, but perhaps none are more difficult than food items. That’s because food has a much narrower temperature range and is subjected to much stricter regulations than most other items you might store. While there is no perfect …
Renting a Warehouse for E-Commerce Business? Read This...
Whether you own a distribution warehouse space or you are a retailer suddenly branching into the world of online sale, e-commerce is a very big deal. In fact, it is projected to expand at a rate of 10% over the next five years which is very exciting for all involved in the industry. But before you go finding a warehouse to rent or entering …
The Ruthvens welcome Dispenser Packaging! New Distribu...
Dispenser Packaging Opens New Distribution Facility and R&D Center at Ruthven Air Park in Lakeland, FL We are pleased to announce the opening of Dispenser Packaging New Distribution and R&D Center. The new Distribution Facility is designed to warehouse up to 20 truckloads of plastic dispense bottles and fitments allowing  just in time SERVICE. The new facility will enhance QUALITY by supporting HACCP Plans; a third party audit will be completed …
Commercial Leasing 101
As a business owner you can look at a commercial lease in a similar way to renting an apartment. You want a place that has the space, is in your budget, and has a “landlord” that is accommodating and good to work with! With E-commerce expected to grow, at a compounded annual average rate of 10% over the next five years, this is a …
