Fire resistance of steel structures explained
Steel does not melt immediately during a fire, but it can quickly lose its load-bearing capacity. Without the proper measures, a structure can therefore become unstable. How exactly does that work?
Load-bearing sprinkler structure as a smart solution for fire safety in a tall distribution center
An Almacon customer faced a challenge. The height of the distribution center posed a fire safety issue. The distance between the roof and the stored goods was too big to comply with applicable sprinkler standards. Read more about our smart and innovative solution.
Safe and modular construction with our Baseline floor
Our new Baseline floor is a fully modular mezzanine floor that combines safety and flexibility. All components are designed so that you can easily assemble the floor yourself, without compromising on safety when working at height, construction speed, or adaptability....
View our innovative mezzanine projects
Take a look at our projects At Almacon, we are specialized in designing and delivering load-bearing structures for storage locations. Our engineers combine craftsmanship and customization to make storage areas more efficient and future-proof. From mezzanines to...
More than 14 km of IPE beams for fire-resistant mezzanine
Last year, a new international manufacturer of warehouse racking asked us to design two fire-resistant storey floors totaling 9,000 m² for their end customer who wanted to expand into another EU country. However, this manufacturer could not realize the fire-resistant...
Mezzanine with long spans for more space and efficiency
A long-span mezzanine requires fewer columns at ground level. This offers benefits such as more space and more efficient work. Read how Almacon handles this type of project.