Intelligent Storage Solutions

The challenge with static storage is that it takes up a fixed amount of space, whether it’s in an office library, an evidence room at a policestation, an athletic equipment room, or a warehouse. As businesses and industries shift to accommodate demand, the amount of stuffbeing housed in your particular space keeps changing, while the square footage stays exactly the same. And, if you don’t have the moneyto expand your space, there’s a good chance it’s overcrowded and unorganized, which leads to a whole other set of issues—decreasedproductivity, low morale, safety hazards for employees, and ultimately, a negative effect on your bottom line.

Can High density storage systems solve this problem?   YES!! The advantage of Spacesaver’s approach is based on well-established facts. How much space is devoted to storage? How to store more in less space? Questions like these are critical.

Cost-Saving with Spacesaver High-Density (Mobile) Shelving
Space Capacity Comparison
Static shelving (fixed aisles) typically uses twice the floor space compared to mobile shelving.
Mobile shelving can reduce floor space needs by around 50%, effectively doubling usable square footage.

Real Toronto Office Rent Example
Average downtown Toronto office rent is roughly CAD $30 per sq ft per year.
Imagine you require 1,000 sq ft of static shelving for files or archives → annual rent = $30,000.
Switching to mobile shelving reduces that to 500 sq ft → rent drops to $15,000/year.
Annual saving = approx $15,000 just from space efficiency.
ROI Over Time
A recent client using 17 Spacesaver high-density shelving systems (likely around 1,000–1,500 sq ft of footprint) achieved ROI in under 16 months, plus a 35% productivity boost.
That mirrors our rent savings: at $30,000/year, full ROI is achieved in ~1.6 years — exactly the reported 16-month payback time.
Real estate portfolio optimization: free up 500 sq ft for meeting rooms, workspace, etc.
Lower HEATING, COOLING, LIGHTING, and INSURANCE costs on the reduced area.
Faster document retrieval boosts staff efficiency—thankfully at a +35% productivity gain
Bottom Line
Switching from static to Spacesaver mobile shelving in Toronto yields:
~$15,000 in annual rent savings per 1,000 sq ft.
A full return on investment in ~16 months, per real-world case.
Silent benefits in productivity and operational efficiency.

Real Toronto Industrial/Warehouse Example
Rent in Toronto industrial/warehouse space typically runs around CAD $6–8/sq ft/year.
If you currently lease 3,000 sq ft of filing/storage space at CAD $7/sq ft/year = $21,000/year in rent.
A 66% reduction means shrinking to ~1,020 sq ft → rent drops to $7,140 per year.
That’s a net annual saving of ~$13,860, plus:
Lower heating, lighting, and insurance costs
Reduced need for expansion or additional leased space
Productivity gains and ergonomic improvements
Why Spacesaver Works
Mobile shelving systems move entire shelving carriages on rails, creating a single aisle instead of fixed aisles.
Customizable with manual, mechanical-assist, or powered controls to suit scale, access, and security needs.
Bottom Line:
Switching to Spacesaver high-density shelving in Toronto can recoup capital in about 16 months and then deliver net space-rental savings of approximately CAD $14,000/year for every 3,000 sq ft. And you enjoy the added perks of increased productivity, lowered operating expenses, and smarter space planning