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The Ruthvens welcome Dispenser Packaging! New Distribution Facility and Research & Development Center
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 over the next several weeks.
- The new R & D Center is
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 great time to look into commercial leasing. More and more businesses are leasing warehouses for their products and equipment. What makes leasing a warehouse so popular?
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Buying vs. Renting a Warehouse: Which is Best for You?
An estimated 166,907 people are employed by the U.S. storage and warehouse leasing industry, a field that grows every year with the rise of e-commerce. But when you’re on the lookout for a distribution warehouse space, you need to consider whether buying or renting a warehouse is going to fit your needs better.
Whether you’re in need of industrial warehouse space or commercial warehousing, here are a few factors to take into consideration when deciding if buying or renting a warehouse is
Benefits You can Reap From Warehouse Automation
Whether you’re leasing a warehouse or renting one, automation is going to be a key factor in your success there. The amount of occupied distribution and warehouse space has increased by approximately 86.2% since 2000, and automation is a big part of that.
But how can automation benefit your commercial leases and the business being done there? Here are just a few of the benefits you can start reaping almost immediately after beginning the automation process.
Customizable Technology
No two warehouses are going to be
Industrial Warehouse Space: Why You Should Lease
Industrial warehouse space is extremely important if you’re working with heavy machinery or operating in the freight moving industry. In the U.S., approximately 166,907 men and women are currently working in the storage and warehouse leasing industry. Leasing commercial property, as opposed to owning an industrial warehouse, is great for your business.
If you’re considering commercial leases for industrial warehouse operation, you should consider these benefits.
Save a Significant Amount of Money Compared to Owning a Warehouse
If you plan
Lakeland Right Between #1 & #7 Cities Where Americans Are Moving
According to Forbes, Americans are on the move these days and they are not necessarily moving to the places you might think. Florida has 3 of the top 10 cities Americans are moving to, Orlando #7, Jacksonville #2 and Tampa #1. Lakeland is strategically located directly in between Tampa and Orlando on the Interstate 4 corridor. We have access to 9.5 million people within a 100 mile radius which makes Lakeland the perfect warehouse and distribution hub. We have lower taxes than Tampa & Orlando! Lakeland is the perfect place
Four Simple Tips to Help You Improve Warehouse Operation Efficiency
The amount of occupied warehousing and distribution space have increased by approximately 86.2% since 2000. If you’re one of the many people managing commercial warehousing, you’re probably aware of just how many small issues can crop up and throw a wrench in the whole operation.
To help you nimbly avoid those wrenches and create a more efficient workplace, here are a few simple steps you should be taking as a warehouse manager.
Maximize and Optimize Space
Renting a warehouse means you’re responsible for a large amount of space. It also means that you need to always use that space to
A Few Essential Things to Look for in Commercial Warehouse Space
E-commerce is expected to grow at an average rate of 10% over the next five years, which will create some monumental opportunities for both owners and developers of commercial warehousing. In addition, business owners will definitely be looking for more manufacturing warhouse space and distribution warehouse space as their sales increase.
Whether you’re a business owner looking for help leasing a warehouse or you’re looking for someone to lease a warehouse that you own, here are a few essentials that entrepreneurs should look for in warehousing and distribution spaces.
Temperature Control
If you’re working with a heat-sensitive product or
Amazon Turning to Merchants for Additional Warehouse Space
Amazon is now turning to merchants who sell items on its marketplace for additional commercial warehousing. Utilizing warehouse space like this is a more cost-effective way of increasing the amount of inventory available for delivery to customers.
Under the Seller Fulfilled Prime program, the amount of inventory available for two-day shipping expanded vastly by almost 6 million products. This program was introduced earlier in the year as a way for Amazon’s sellers to label their products as “Prime Eligible,” even if Amazon isn’t responsible for shipping and handling. Many people are taking
Construction Update: Ruthven Airpark West – New Ground Level Buildings
Our buildings on Anchuca Drive are moving along quickly! We expect the first two buildings at Ruthven AirPark West to be available for occupancy January 2017. These Ground Level Warehouses provide space that can be used for office, warehousing or light manufacturing. Units offer flexible space options and unit configurations and are only 3.3 miles from a full interchange at Interstate 4. 3920 Anchuca Drive is an 18,200 square foot building that will have units of 1,820 sq. ft. minimum, 12′ x 12′ overhead doors and 18′ foot clear height. To schedule a personal tour of the property Call The Ruthvens
