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What Should You Look for in a Loading Dock?
When you’re not familiar with all the words associated with warehouses and the logistics-related lingo, it can make the selection process that much more complicated. Fortunately, when it comes to differentiating between the various traits of loading docks, The Ruthvens have done most of the legwork for you. Due to years of experience in the commercial warehousing industry, particularly in a logistics hub – Lakeland, Florida – we have learned a great deal about loading docks.
In order to maximize productivity and efficiency for Ruthvens tenants, our multi-tenant buildings offer a number of different features:\
- Ground Level – As
Meet Our Tenants: Smokin’ Aces BBQ
Very few things beat the sweet smell and succulent taste of smoky barbecue. And down here in the southern states, we take the grillin’ game pretty seriously. We take great pride in what constitutes as plate worthy barbecue, which is why The Ruthvens are especially proud to have Smokin’ Aces BBQ on board as tenants.

A prominent name in the Polk County area, and a popular place to grub out on some good old-fashioned finger-lickin’
How Are We Making Lakeland, Florida More Flexible?
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could satisfy all of your supply chain needs with one versatile space? Good news – this building option is available, and can provide your business with the flexibility features desired for now, and for the future. This particular type of commercial space is known as a flex building, explicably because of the multiple functions that it can fulfill:
- Office space
- Research and development
- Manufacturing
- Showroom
- Distribution Warehouse
In order to continue serving Central Florida businesses the very best and most up to date commercial warehouse services, The Ruthvens are pleased to offer
Meet Our Tenants: Who is Stryker?
Ever since this family-owned operation took shape over 50 years ago, the importance of establishing positive tenant relationships has remained a primary business principle. The relationships we build with our tenants are just as important as the structural warehouses we build.
The Ruthvens take great pride in the reputation that the Lakeland community and Central Florida businesses have come to expect, but we are also proud of the people that we serve – our tenants.
Exactly what goes on inside The Ruthvens warehouse walls?
What kinds of products are stored, manufactured, and distributed in the Lakeland facilities?
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What Type of Construction is Used to Build Better Commercial Warehouses?
Regardless of inventory volume or type, all businesses utilizing commercial warehouse space care about the same thing – protecting goods. Essentially, the real value of a company’s supply chain lies within the commercial warehouse. Securing and maintaining this value depends heavily on the construction of the building.
The question is, however – What makes commercial warehouse construction different from other building techniques? Also, what type of construction is going to ensure the strength, longevity, and efficiency of your warehouse facility?
Over the last 55+ years, The Ruthvens have accrued the knowledge and experience necessary to become leaders in the commercial
What are Your Warehouse Racking Options?
If you have ever revamped your garage by adding shelving space or reorganized your closet to be more efficient, then you know firsthand how important storage methods can be. It’s amazing how you can optimize even the smallest and most cluttered spaces to be functional. Not to mention, when items are stored properly, you don’t get overwhelmed with anxiety just from looking at the area.
One of the many benefits of leasing a commercial warehouse from The Ruthvens is that we are committed to providing exceptional service, not just storage space. What does this mean for our tenants?
Essentially, throughout
How Do You Choose a Warehouse Location?
It does not matter if your business is well established or a brand new start-up. Commercial warehouse space can be used for a variety of reasons and can offer a number of benefits to your company. However, before you start obtaining quotes and lease information, you must first determine where the best place is for your warehouse needs.
Some of the things to consider when selecting the location of your future warehouse space include:
• The main purpose that the unit will serve – distribution, manufacturing, long-term storage, functional office, production, rental, etc.
• The longevity
What’s the Difference Between the Various Types of Warehouses?
When you realize the need for additional storage space for your business, an obvious solution is a warehouse, or in some cases, multiple warehouses. If you have never utilized this type of facility before, it might surprise you that there are a number of different types of warehouses to choose from.
Ultimately, the type of storage space that you select will depend on your warehouse preferences and needs. Becoming familiar with the differences between the various types of warehouses available will help you make the most informed decision. Some of the common kinds of warehouses to consider include:
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How Much Warehouse Space Do You Need?
If you’re a small business owner, an entrepreneur, investor, logistics manager, distributor, or simply someone that is need of thousands of square feet for storage purposes, then The Ruthvens could be the solution to your problem. The problem being of course that you need a large amount of square footage in order to complete your sales process, or perhaps to maximize supply chain efficiency.
Determining that you need warehouse space is actually the easy question to answer. The more difficult question that comes in to play next is how much? How do you estimate the ideal amount of square footage
