Temporary insulated wall solves problem of unused warehouse space

Kendal Floral Supply is a leading supplier and distributor of fresh cut flowers in the western United States. The company sought to create a seasonal revenue opportunity with its 6,000 square feet of unused warehouse space. Managers knew they needed a flexible, insulated wall solution to ensure temperature control and increase or decrease the cold storage area as needed.

Seasonality of inventory is an ongoing space challenge for Kendal Floral. The team began evaluating wall solutions that could be installed and taken down quickly to effectively partition space and control temperature. The new walls (Randall Manufacturing, randallmfg.com) enable the facility to rapidly convert space to store flowers during busy seasons like Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day.

“We knew that if we could create a seasonal cold storage area out of the 6,000 square feet, it would increase our success of finding a seasonal tenant,” says Roberto Ante, operation manager at Kendal Floral.

When Driscoll’s Berries was searching for a seasonal distribution center during its busy summer months, Kendal Floral was able to accommodate its need for a temperature- and humidity-controlled space. In a matter of days, the space was ready for its new tenant and started to generate revenue. At the end of the season, the wall is taken down and stored.