Case Study: Transforming Metal Storage Through Vertical Storage Solutions

Background

This case study examines the performance of Metal Park’s vertical storage system compared with traditional forklift-based storage. Using real operational data, the study evaluates improvements in storage capacity, cost efficiency and overall operational effectiveness achieved through Metal Park’s modernised approach.

Challenges

Traditional forklift storage presents several limitations:

Low storage density, restricting the amount of material that can be stored per square metre of land.
High operational costs, including CapEx for forklifts and racking, and ongoing OpEx for labour, fuel and maintenance.
Inefficient inventory management, leading to higher holding costs and reduced financial agility.
Limited scalability, making it difficult to increase storage without acquiring additional land or infrastructure.

For example, Plates/Sheets stored traditionally achieve only 1.61 tonnes per square metre, resulting in underutilisation of valuable industrial space.

Solutions

Metal Park introduced its vertical storage solution, designed to maximise land utilisation and eliminate unnecessary CapEx. Key features include:

High-density vertical storage systems that significantly increase storage capacity.
Pay-as-you-go pricing with no CapEx requirements.
Optimised loading and handling, reducing operational downtime.
Integrated inventory management, supporting leaner operations.

For Plates/Sheets, vertical storage enables 26.98 tonnes per square metre — a 17-fold improvement.

Results

1. Dramatically Increased Storage Capacity

Metal Park’s vertical system allows businesses to store vastly higher volumes in the same footprint.
Example:

Traditional: 1.61 t/sqm
Metal Park Vertical: 26.98 t/sqm
Improvement: 17× more storage density

2. Lower Operational Costs

Although daily storage costs are comparable, Metal Park provides significantly more capacity at the same cost — and removes CapEx entirely.
Example:

Traditional storage: AED 0.48 per MT/day plus CapEx
Metal Park: AED 0.28 per MT/day with zero CapEx
This translates into substantial long-term savings.

3. Reduced Inventory Costs

With higher density and improved storage flow, companies experience:

Lower inventory holding costs
Improved liquidity
Reduced material handling time
Better alignment with production and delivery schedules

4. Enhanced Financial and Operational Performance

Across material types, Metal Park users benefit from:

Higher utilisation of land and assets
More efficient cash flow
Optimised warehouse operations
Increased capacity without expansion costs

Conclusion

Metal Park’s vertical storage solution delivers a clear advantage over traditional forklift storage by providing:

Up to 17× more storage density
Lower daily operational costs and zero CapEx
Meaningful reductions in inventory and holding costs
Improved profitability and operational efficiency

This innovative system presents a strong value proposition for metal businesses seeking to maximise land use, control costs and strengthen overall financial performance.

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Transforming Metal Storage Through Vertical Storage Solutions

Case Study: Transforming Metal Storage Through Vertical Storage Solutions

Background

Challenges

Solutions

Results

1. Dramatically Increased Storage Capacity

2. Lower Operational Costs

3. Reduced Inventory Costs

4. Enhanced Financial and Operational Performance

Conclusion

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