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See how vertical cannabis growing systems can help increase yield and efficiency for cultivators. Go behind the scenes at this Missouri facility

Maximizing Cannabis Yield by Growing Vertical

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<h2>Answering the Call</h2>
<p>Following Missouri’s legalization of medical marijuana cultivation by ballot initiative in 2018, <a href="/partners" aria-label="local space planning consultants">Spacesaver’s local consultant</a> kept a close eye on regulatory developments. As soon as a list of approved cultivators was released in late 2020, the consultant began calling new licensees to help add efficient systems to their operation. One of those calls connected Spacesaver with Matt Holland, Cultivation Director for Bloom Medicinals. </p>

The system’s two-tiered configuration provided space for increased yield and more accessible care.

Cultivation Director, Bloom Medicinals

<h2>Integration Lighting, Water, Air Flow &amp; More</h2>
<p>Bloom Medicinals was familiar with competitors’ aluminum-based products and knew their carriages should be made of a more durable material like steel. Coming from a facility that operated with a single tier grow platform, Bloom’s cultivators had concerns about potential challenges – lighting, drainage, fertigation, and cost – but were open to learning more about the benefits of Spacesaver’s multi-tier GROW system. Knowing this, Spacesaver’s consultant took the time to walkthrough the versatile features and benefits of the <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-systems/vertical-grow-mobile-system" aria-label="grow mobile system product details">GROW mobile system</a> and put Bloom’s team at ease.</p>

<p>Our GROW Mobile System guide explains how components and accessories work together to create efficient growing environments.</p>

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<h2>Maximizing Canopy with Careful Configuration</h2>
<p>The state of Missouri limits canopy area at 30,000 SF, which was a major consideration in designing the layout of storage systems. Throughout the built-out portion of the facility, rooms are all approximately 30’ x 40’ with 16’ ceilings. Not an issue until you factor in that three of these rooms have structural columns located in different sections of the room, eliminating the possibility of a replicable layout in each room. </p>



Able to accommodate most floorplans, Spacesaver’s mobile and static shelving is designed to deliver greater efficiency to your space.

<h2>From Flowering Room to Drying Room</h2>
<p>In some rooms the racks go different directions due to the column placement, causing the available canopy size to differ dramatically from room to room (1550 SF to 1200 SF depending on column number and placement). Knowing this, our consultant strategically adjusted the design of the systems to fit the space. Accomplishing this while respecting the health and safety of both parties’ team members and state regulations, led our consultant to finalize the details of the whole project online, while coordinating appointments with the architect and installers to take measurements.</p>
<p>As they are also drying plants in the facility, Bloom is utilizing a <a href="/products/specialty-storage/cannabis-drying-system" aria-label="grow drying system product details">Spacesaver drying system</a> including a mobile cart and one 12’-tall rack system. While it is a substantial size, it only covers one tenth of the drying area. As they continue to develop their process and expand further into their facility, they plan to add to the drying system to increase efficiency and yield.</p>

Preserving plant quality by minimizing overhandling, Spacesaver’s drying system allows seamless transfer from harvest to drying.

<h2>Preparing for the Next Tier of Growth</h2>
<p>After diligently working through the process with all parties, our consultant was able to optimize space and maximize Bloom’s canopy by pairing <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-systems/vertical-grow-mobile-system" aria-label="vertical grow mobile system product details">two-tiered GROW mobile systems</a> with Hawthorne trays and Gavita lighting systems. </p>

Durable and versatile, Spacesaver’s 4-Post shelving is designed to integrate with a number of valuable grow-oriented accessories.

<h2>A Complete Solution Result</h2>
<p>Now that they have been able to establish processes and become fully operational with plants in all their current spaces – encompassing approximately 8,000 SF of canopy – Bloom Medicinals is looking to expand its operation and develop additional ways to increase its impact in the greater Kansas City area.</p>

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Maximizing Cannabis Yield by Growing Vertically

See how Spacesaver’s GROW Mobile Systems helped this cannabis grow triple the canopy area in a converted warehouse.

GROW Mobile Systems help a cannabis grow triple its canopy.

Vertical Grow Racks for Optimized Yield

<h2>Designing a new cannabis cultivation facility requires foresight, research, and attention to detail. </h2>
<p>Ari Castro, a former Amazon operations manager, and Joshua King, an artist and technician, took a data-driven approach when they converted a Sacramento warehouse into a modern cannabis grow. The nearby Spacesaver consultant teamed up with them, Spacesaver’s engineering team, and Hawthorne Gardening Company to design a complete <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-systems/vertical-grow-mobile-system" aria-label="grow mobile sytem produc details"
>GROW Mobile System</a> that tripled the canopy area and conserved resources.</p>
<p>Like many retrofits, the warehouse posed unique architectural constraints. The planning team had to work around them while trying to optimize the canopy area. They also wanted to limit resource use, not only by drawing less power, but also by choosing products that would have a long lifecycle. Last but not least, they wanted to create a safe working environment in the seismically active area.</p>

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The GROW Mobile System provided nearly 3X the grow area compared to static tables. 

Converting a Warehouse to a State-of-the-Art Cannabis Grow

<h3>Optimizing Canopy</h3>
<p>“Like most growers, our goal was to maximize every cubic inch,” Joshua said. They knew they wanted to explore options for growing more plants in the space.</p>



<h3>Creating a Safe Workplace</h3>
<p>Creating a safe and comfortable work environment was another top priority. Given that California is a seismically active area, the planning team wanted to build out the facility in a way that <a href="/blog/seismic-storage-basics" aria-label="seismic storage basics"
>ensured employees would be safe in case of an earthquake</a>.</p>



<h3 style="margin-bottom: 0;">Conserving Resources</h3>
<p style="margin-top: 0;">Cannabis grows are notorious for drawing lots of energy, and the planning team decided to go with LED lights to improve efficiency. That opened up the possibility of using <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-systems/vertical-grow-mobile-system" aria-label="vertical grow mobile sytem product details"
>mobile vertical racking</a>, because LED lights take up less space. The racking, in turn, would allow them to design rooms that would grow more plants in the climate-controlled spaces, which would result in even more energy efficiency.</p>
<p>They also took product life-cycle into account when evaluating vertical racking and other products. That’s because they knew it made more sense from a resource standpoint to choose products that would last for decades instead of needing to be replaced after a few years.</p>
<h6 style="margin-bottom: 0;">Architectural Constraints</h6>
<p style="margin-top: 0;">The design team needed to work around existing architectural constraints and code requirements.</p>

<h6 style="margin-bottom: 0;">The Cannabis Grow Design Process</h6>
<h3 style="margin-top: 0;">Choosing, Planning &amp; Installing Cultivation Systems</h3>
<p>The planning team wanted to create the most efficient system possible, given the constraints posed by the warehouse. “Everything had to be designed with an eye toward ease of use, accessibility, optimization, and efficiency, as well as aesthetics,” Joshua said. Because the choice of racking would have a cascading effect on other decisions, they researched the racking first.</p>
<h3>Choosing a Vertical Grow Rack System</h3>
<p>Cannabis racking was a big investment, so the planning team thoroughly investigated their options. “We put a lot of time and effort into researching the data behind these products,” Joshua said. “We wanted to be sure we were making the right decision.”</p>

<p>They narrowed down their options to Spacesaver and two other manufacturers. The Bay-area Spacesaver consultant took them to visit grows fitted with <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-systems/vertical-grow-mobile-system" aria-label="vertical grow mobile system product details"
>Spacesaver GROW Mobile Systems</a>, and they toured facilities to see and use the other two manufacturers’ racking as well.</p>
<p>After comparing the top three manufacturers, the choice was clear: they decided to go with Spacesaver. “We saw Spacesaver had a lower profile, everything was powder-coated inside and out, and the crank set, the axle, everything was enclosed,” Joshua said. “It was a no-brainer.”</p>

<h2 style="text-align:center;">Racking Design &amp; Installation</h2>
<p style="text-align:center;">The Spacesaver consultant designed a GROW Mobile System that fit perfectly into the room and accommodated code requirements. Anti-tip rails and locking handles would help ensure employee safety. After the system was designed and manufactured, the local, factory-certified crew worked efficiently to install the system and train staff on its operation.</p>

<h2>A Complete Solution</h2>
<p>After the <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-systems/vertical-grow-mobile-system" aria-label="vertical grow mobile system product details"
>vertical grow rack system</a> was in place, the rest of the components for the growing system started coming together. Due to the integration of Spacesaver’s racking with products from Hawthorne Gardening Company, the planning team decided on Gavita lighting, Hawthorne trays and irrigation, and mobile-compatible ventilation systems. Spacesaver and Hawthorne collaborate on product design to create easy-to-use integrations for lighting, trays, and other components. </p>

<h2>A Safe, Sustainable, and Efficient Grow</h2>
<p>All the research and planning has paid off. Not only is the Presidential Garden Group team growing 278% more canopy than they would have with single tables; they also have the satisfaction of knowing they’re using less energy and have purchased a safe, sturdy, and reliable system that will last for years.</p>
<p>In addition to cultivating, processing, and curing flower, Presidential Garden Group also serves as a resource for other growers in the area: the team gives tours to growers who are planning their own facilities. “Growing cannabis is a young science, and we all have a lot to learn,” Ari said. “We’re proud to be doing this in a responsible, sustainable way.”</p>

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See how mobile grow racks for medical cannabis created 4 levels of canopy in an Oregon grow.

Vertical grow systems quadrupled the canopy area in an Oregon medical cannabis facility.

Mobile Grow Racks in a Medical Cannabis Grow

<h2>The Best of Both Worlds</h2>
<p>When Chris Durbin set out to design a cutting-edge medical cannabis grow, he wanted to combine the best features of greenhouses and indoor cannabis grows. “My grandpa was a botanist and I grew up in greenhouses, learning from him,” Durbin said. “It was definitely hands-on and applied.”</p>
<p>Later, as he gained experience growing medical cannabis indoors, he came to appreciate the reliable and consistent product he could produce in the highly controlled environment of indoor grows.</p>
<p>He resolved that when the right opportunity came along, he would build an indoor grow that blended his knowledge of large-scale, indoor horticulture with the appreciation for natural processes that he gained in the greenhouse.</p>
<p>He got his chance when he teamed up with a friend to create Alpha Flora, an integrated grow and wholesale distributorship that grows and sells craft cannabis. With a commitment to quality, cleanliness, and sustainability, Alpha Flora exemplifies the art and science of boutique cannabis.</p>

<h2>Designing the Medical Cannabis Facility Layout</h2>
<p>The team acquired an 80-year-old building and set out to convert it to a modern cannabis grow. It wasn’t an easy task. “We designed around the building and did a lot of retrofitting,” Durbin said. “Our entire layout was design compromises.”</p>


<h3>Maximizing Yields</h3>
<p>The facility build-out resulted in nine rooms, with eight rooms devoted to flowering and one devoted to mother plants and propagation. Space in all the rooms was tight, with about 12 feet in width, 40 feet in length, and varying ceiling heights.</p>
<p>Durbin knew he needed to maximize the facility’s grow area to produce the highest yields. He would be heating and cooling the rooms regardless of how many plants were growing in them, and he didn’t want to waste space. “This is the most competitive cannabis market in the world,” he said. “There’s no margin for error.”</p>

<div style="text-align: left;">5,853 Sq Ft Facility Space<br/>
7,649 Sq Ft of Canopy Space<br/>108 Tables</div>

<h2>Rolling Tables x4</h2>
<p>Durbin had been seeking ways to make the most efficient use of available space throughout his career, and he planned to install rolling tables in the new facility. As he researched the best brands, he came across the concept of <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-systems/vertical-grow-mobile-system" aria-label="mobile vertical racking product details"
>mobile vertical racking</a>, or vertical farming.</p>
<p>He understood the potential right away: he could take the space-saving concept of rolling tables and multiply its effect by going vertical. After doing more research, he knew he wanted to invest in the best system on the market. “I wanted a vertical racking system and I wanted to grow on four levels, so I needed something really robust,” he said.</p>

<p>He got a quote from a manufacturer but felt uneasy about the product and the company’s commitment to customer service. He continued his research by talking to the firm’s clients around the state, and he soon realized the system wouldn’t be sufficient for his needs. He was concerned about durability and safety, so he kept looking.</p>


<h3>Made in America</h3>
<p>An acquaintance recommended <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-systems/vertical-grow-mobile-system" aria-label="grow mobile system prdocut details">Spacesaver’s GROW Mobile System</a>, and Durbin sought drawings and a quote from the cannabis consultant at Spacesaver’s Tualatin-based distributorship. He liked the fact that the distributorship was close by, with a dedicated sales and support team and factory-certified technicians always at the ready.</p>
<p>“I did my own homework, and I felt good about the relationship I had with the Spacesaver consultant,” Durbin said. “Even though Spacesaver’s quote was higher, we decided it would be the smartest investment.”</p>



<h2>The Result</h2>
<p>The Spacesaver installation team installed the GROW Mobile System in two rooms as a trial. They trained staff on its use and Durbin incorporated lighting, irrigation, and custom inserts that he commissioned from a local fabrication shop.</p>
<p>Without revealing his trade secrets, Durbin said the <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-systems/vertical-grow-mobile-system" aria-label="grow system product details">Spacesaver GROW system</a> integrates perfectly with his unique approach to growing medical cannabis. “It’s a very intense cultivation style, with high plant density,” he said. “We have four levels and we’re using every inch.”</p>

<p>After the successful trial run, Durbin ordered more Spacesaver vertical farming systems for the rest of the medical cannabis grow. He said he and his team are pleased with the system’s strength, ease of use and reliability. “The Spacesaver racks work very well, and they save a ton of space,” he said.</p>

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Mobile Grow Racks for Medical Cannabis

See how this award-winning cannabis cultivation facility quadrupled the canopy area in its grow rooms.

An Ohio medical cannabis cultivation facility quadrupled its canopy area while staying within state-mandated square footage.

Mobile Vertical Grow Racks Optimize Cannabis Cultivation Facility

<h2>A Commitment to Health</h2>
<p>As the only certified organic medical cannabis grower in Ohio, Galenas LLC is committed to patient health and environmental sustainability. That commitment is manifested in an award-winning cultivation facility in Akron, where the firm grows cannabis in compost-based living soil. The facility also features an advanced water reclamation system along with high-efficiency LED lights and sophisticated environmental controls.</p>
<p>It all adds up to a clean and consistent product that’s as sustainably produced as possible.</p>



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<h2>A Limiting License</h2>
<p>When Korff and architect Jeremy Schlicher began conceptualizing the facility’s design, their thoughts were focused on a simple fact: the state-issued cultivation license limited the grow area to 3,000 square feet. “The challenge in this state is to maximize the utility of the space,” Korff said. “Using the square footage allotment that we had in the most efficient way possible was a top priority.”</p>
<p>The solution was two-fold: first, Korff wanted to use mobile benching to optimize the grow rooms’ square footage. Then he wanted to go vertical to maximize the volume. Growing on multiple tiers of mobile benching would allow the facility to quadruple its canopy area.</p>

Galenas founder and CEO

<h2>Mobile Vertical Grow Racks Optimize Space</h2>
<p>After talking with multiple mobile vertical grow rack vendors, the design team opted to design the cannabis cultivation facility with <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-systems/vertical-grow-mobile-system" aria-label="grow mobile system product details">Spacesaver’s GROW Mobile Systems</a> in each of its two grow rooms. Each system consists of 20-foot-tall widespan shelving mounted on 50-foot-long <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-systems/heavy-duty-mobile-racking" aria-label="heavy-duty mobile systme product details"
>ActivRAC® Mobilized Storage System</a> carriages that move on rails to eliminate wasted aisle space. Three tiers of racking support LED lights, ventilation systems, and irrigation systems in addition to plants and soil-filled pots.</p>
<p>After the design was finalized, the team embarked on a complex construction process. Due to the Spacesaver systems’ size, components had to be delivered and stored inside the cultivation area before the facility was actually built. “Having Spacesaver involved early on helped the general contractor work the racking into the construction process,” Schlicher said. “In addition to having the rails installed in the floor when the concrete was poured, we also needed to store components inside the space before it was constructed. Tiering the delivery of materials was very important.”</p>

<h3>4X the Grow Area</h3>
<p>When compared to stationary 4×8 tables, <a  href="/products/high-density-mobile-systems/vertical-grow-mobile-system" aria-label="grow mobile system product details">Spacesaver’s GROW Mobile System</a> quadrupled the grow area in the facility’s 3,000 square feet of cultivation space.</p>
<p>The two grow rooms started with 18 tables = 576 sqft. of canopy and now has 72 tables = 2600 sqft. of canopy.</p>

<h2>A Robust Mobile Vertical Racking System</h2>
<p>Weight was a major consideration when selecting the best mobile vertical grow rack system for the Galenas facility. The planning team needed to consider the weight of multiple tiers of soil-filled pots, as well as the weight of lighting, irrigation, and ventilation systems.</p>
<h6 style="margin-bottom:0;">50-Foot-Long <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-systems/vertical-grow-mobile-system" aria-label="grow shelving product details">ActivRAC 7M Carriages</a></h6>
<ul>
<li>System bears 7,000 pounds per carriage section</li>
<li>Mechanical-assist handles allow staff to move thousands of pounds with minimal effort</li>
<li>Single 91”-wide aisle or multiple aisles</li>
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<h6 style="margin-bottom:0;">20-Foot Tall <a href="/products/shelving/grow-vertical-racking" aria-label="grow mobile system product details">RaptorRAC® Widespan Shelving</a></h6>
<ul>
<li>Welded uprights support three tiers of growing area</li>
<li>Modified diagonal bracing ensures stability while also allowing easy access to plants, lighting, and other systems</li>
</ul>

<h2>Trusted Partners</h2>
<p>The local Spacesaver consultant provided valuable insight throughout the entire process, starting with early design conversations and continuing through installing the <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-systems/vertical-grow-mobile-system" aria-label="grow shelving product details">mobile vertical grow rack systems</a>, staff training, and long-term maintenance. “The Spacesaver team was helpful in developing more budget-friendly alternatives without losing primary function, like manual operation versus electronic, for instance,” Schlicher said. “Then there was a lot of back and forth, sending floorplans, getting technical details from them and talking with the structural engineer.”</p>
<p>As with any complex project, Spacesaver’s participation in the early planning stages helped the entire process run more smoothly. “Choosing your partners is really critical to the design and build of these operations,” Korff said. Having Spacesaver on board made the process much simpler. They were far and away one of the best vendors we chose to work with.”</p>

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Spacesaver helps a California cannabis grow facility maximize space, boost yields, and ensure employee safety.

High-Yield Cannabis Grow Facility

<h2>Planning for Expensive Space</h2>
<p>Real estate costs are soaring, so optimizing space can have a huge impact on your bottom line. This indoor cannabis grow uses Spacesaver’s <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-systems/vertical-grow-mobile-system" aria-label="mobilized mobile system product details">ActivRAC® Mobilized Storage System</a> to gain higher yields and streamline workflows, without having to build expensive additions or construct a new facility.</p>
<p>Beyond real estate expenses, the growers have to keep the air inside the building controlled for temperature and humidity. The larger the facility, the higher the costs, so saving space is important.</p>

<h2>The Vertical GROW Mobile Solutions</h2>
<h5>Static Tables</h5>
<p>The growers' first attempt at saving space involved placing plants on low tables. The aisles were narrow and cramped, and the tables were too wide for the employees to comfortably reach across.</p>
<h5>Two-tier Shelves that Move</h5>
<p>The new commercial grow room setup doubled the growing area and improved working conditions. Two levels of <a href="/products/shelving/grow-vertical-racking" aria-label="widespan vertical racking product details">Spacesaver's wide-span shelving</a> on the ActivRAC® Mobilized Shelving System formed the core of the new floorplan.</p>
<p>The company’s owners worked with the local Spacesaver consultant to design a new grow room floorplan using ActivRAC. The <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-systems/vertical-grow-mobile-system" aria-label="vertical grow mobile system product details">ActivRAC Mobile System</a> consists of shelving or pallet racking mounted on “carriages” that move along rails installed into or on top of the floor.</p>

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Cannabis Grow Facility

<h2>The medical cannabis facility gained these benefits:</h2>
<h6 style="margin-bottom: 0;">Optimized space</h6>
<p style="margin-top: 0;">Every Spacesaver system is custom designed to make the best use of available space. The rows in this facility are 42 feet long, and staff are able to move the rows effortlessly with mechanical-assist handles.</p>
<h6 style="margin-bottom: 0;">Higher&nbsp;yields</h6>
<p style="margin-top: 0;">Because the Spacesaver system is so strong, it’s able to support multiple levels of plants, lights, fans, and irrigation systems. This facility opted for two levels, <b>dramatically increasing yields.</b></p>
<h6 style="margin-bottom: 0;">A strong, reliable system</h6>
<p style="margin-top: 0;">Spacesaver’s experience with industrial warehouses throughout North America has resulted in a robust, reliable system that allows users to move heavy loads with ease.</p>

<h6 style="margin-bottom: 0;">A phased approach</h6>
<p style="margin-top: 0;">The increased productivity in one flower room justified the need for more ActivRAC systems in additional rooms. In each case we worked with staff to minimize disruption and downtime, timing new system installation to coincide with the end of each room’s harvest.</p>
<h6 style="margin-bottom: 0;">Safety and Ergonomics</h6>
<p style="margin-top: 0;">The new flower room setup features four-foot-wide tables that make it easy for employees to reach every plant. Aisles can be opened and locked for safety, and aisle widths can be adjusted as needed.</p>
<h6 style="margin-bottom: 0;">Code compliance</h6>
<p style="margin-top: 0;">Spacesaver’s team has decades of experience in working with architects, builders, and local officials to ensure that our systems are in compliance with applicable codes and regulations.</p>



Medical Cannabis Grow Facility

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Learn how an innovative Spacesaver system helped a Manhattan indoor farm grow more herbs in a small space.

Saving Space at an Indoor Farm

<h2>City Indoor Farms</h2>
<p>Chefs in Manhattan and other urban centers want to serve meals made with the finest ingredients, and they’re willing to pay a premium price for fresh, high-quality herbs, salad greens, and other produce. But supplying fresh foods year-round can be difficult for farmers, particularly in cold winter climates. The logistical challenge of transporting fresh produce into the city from farms and greenhouses in the countryside adds another layer of cost and complexity.</p>
<p>With Spacesaver’s help, a Manhattan entrepreneur has devised a creative solution to this problem: he has transformed a restaurant basement into a thriving hydroponic herb-growing business. The indoor farm, called Farm.One, grows hundreds of different varieties of high-value herbs and microgreens year-round. Located in Manhattan’s TriBeCa neighborhood, the farm is less than half an hour away by bike or subway from most of the restaurants that it supplies.</p>

Farm.One CEO 

<h2>Smart Solutions to Maximize Growing Space</h2>
<p>In an effort to maximize space in the small room, Farm.One CEO Robert Laing sought a way to eliminate wasted aisle space between the growing racks. He found information about the ActivRAC® Mobilized Storage System online and he worked with the Manhattan-based Spacesaver distributor to design the layout. “It gave us about 30 percent more space in the room, which is obviously a really big deal for us,” he said. “It’s a beautiful piece of engineering.”</p>
<p><a href="/products/high-density-mobile-systems/vertical-grow-mobile-system" aria-label="vertical mobile system product details">Spacesaver’s ActivRAC</a> system eliminates empty aisles, allowing more shelving units to be placed in any given space. The system consists of rails installed in the floor along with “carriages” that move along the rails and support shelving units or pallet racking. Clients can install their own shelving or racking on the system or purchase new shelving or racking from Spacesaver. The shelves slide together to completely fill the room, and an aisle can be opened by turning a handle (mechanical assist systems) or pressing a button (electronic systems).</p>

<p>Spacesaver helps Farm.One, an indoor farm in Manhattan, maximize space to grow more fresh herbs. We want to help you grow more with smart solutions to maximize your growing space.</p>

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<h2>Minimizing the farm’s environmental impact</h2>
<p>Farm.One is committed to minimizing its environmental impact. By using proprietary automated systems for LED lighting and irrigation, along with natural pest control methods, plants are kept healthy and thriving without artificial fertilizers or pesticides. Deliveries are made on foot, by bike, or by public transportation.</p>