Honda on Grand - Chicago, IL
Customer Details
Customer: Honda on Grand
Location: Elmhurst, IL
Application: Parts Storage With Shelving
Product: Single level Panel Built Mezzanine with Interlake Mecalux Widespan Racking.
Company Overview:
- Honda on Grand is a family-owned Honda dealership located at 300 W. Grand Avenue in Elmhurst, Illinois, serving Chicago and surrounding suburbs. The dealership offers new Honda models, certified pre-owned vehicles, and used cars, along with a full service and parts department that provides genuine Honda maintenance and repairs.
Challenge
In the spring of 2024, the General Manager of Honda on Grand in Elmhurst, Illinois, reached out to The Safety Source. They inquired about a custom-built mezzanine for their growing parts department and new addition.
David Abraham, General Manager of Honda on Grand, met with Verde VanSickle, CEO of The Safety Source, in June 2024. Verde discussed various options and presented David with a turnkey solution. This solution included customized shelving, which provided additional storage space for this growing dealership.
The Safety Source Mezzanine Solution
The Safety Source, specialists in designing and installing customized safety and storage solutions, stepped in to address Honda on Grand's spatial challenges. Our approach was multi-faceted:
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Initial Consultation and Design: Through detailed consultations with Honda on Grand, we gained an in-depth understanding of their specific needs, workflow, and long-term goals. Our design team then developed a durable, Panel Built mezzanine system designed for parts storage. Along with the mezzanine, we also supplied Interlake Mecalux widespan racking to go on top of the mezzanine.
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Custom Mezzanine Installation:
The Safety Source coordinated the delivery and full installation of the mezzanine system onsite in Elmhurst. The mezzanine was installed with minimal disruption to ongoing operations and was completed within the required project timeline.
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Our team handled:
-Structural design and engineering
-Production of all components
-Transportation and staging
-Onsite installation and quality control for both the mezzanine and racking
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Special Considerations:
-The mezzanine required wide span racking for parts storage
-Interlake Mecalux wide span racking was chosen for the best fit for this application.
| Component | Details |
| Mezzanine Size | 962 Square Feet - U Shaped |
| Mezzanine Height | 10 Feet |
| Finish | Gray |
| Decking | Galvanized Bar Grating |
| Access | 42" Stairs with Bar Grating |
| Safety | 92 Linear Feat of Handrail with 4" Kick Plate |
| Racking | 19 Sections of Racking, 84"H X 36" Deep |
The Result
The completed mezzanine platform provided Honda on Grand with a durable, long-lasting solution tailored to their storage needs. The durable widespan racking allows Honda on Grand to store all of their parts without sacrificing much needed space in the facility. Project manager J Eastom ensured that the project was completed on time, on budget, and with zero operational downtime—demonstrating The Safety Source’s commitment to high-quality, turnkey industrial solutions.
- Based in Clinton Township, Michigan, The Safety Source LLC specializes in industrial mezzanine systems, PPE, facility safety products, and project-based services for manufacturing and nonprofit sectors alike. We provide turnkey solutions with a focus on safety, compliance, and long-term durability.
"The new mezzanine and shelving look great, especially compared to our older one.
We highly recommend working with The Safety Source from the first conversation until completion, they have made this a smooth and efficient project."
-General Manager, Honda on Grand
Our Process
- Step 1 -
Discovery
The Safety Source will work with you to figure out the best solution for your pain points.
- Step 2 -
Design
Based on your requirements, the Safety Source will design a mezzanine structure that will fit your needs.
- Step 3 -
Installation
Our mezzanine experts will install the mezzanine structure according to the agreed upon design specifications.
Why Choose The Safety Source?
✔ Full-Service Design & Installation
✔ Engineered for Performance, Comfort, and Style
✔ Nationwide Project Capabilities
✔ Permit Processing Services
✔ One Source for Every Upgrade You Need
Services We Provide
The Safety Source is here to help your business expand and optimize its floorspace; here are some of the services we provide:
General Storage
Equipment Platform
Industrial Catwalk
Inplant Office
Parts Inventory
Auto Parts
Exhibition Platform
Retail Store
Success Stories
The team at The Safety Source sat down and looked at our current space and provided an out of the box solution - a two story mezzanine with a inplant office installed on the 2nd floor. This solution was not only cost effective it was designed and installed on time and on budget. Thanks for being a vendor we can rely on.
Facility Manager
Magna Seating Detroit
We have been contracting The Safety Source to manage our MRO supplies with their state of the art vending software we have seen on average $6,000 per month savings! They also perform pallet racking repairs and installation. Guard rails, dock safety and LED lighting retrofits. Their team has always accommodated our busy production schedule and provided the best value.
C&I Manager
Detroit Manufacturing Systems
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FAQs
How does the process of a mezzanine floor installation begin?
Once our project proposal is approved, we begin the production and delivery of the building materials. Typically, this takes 10-15 weeks. When all the building materials are delivered, our trained installers will begin construction while keeping disruptions to your regular business functions to a minimum. Every business varies, and we’ll work our installation around you the best we can.
How Long Does it Take You to Build a Mezzanine Floor?
No mezzanines are the same; some take days, while others take over a week or more. The time it takes will vary depending on the size and complexity of your mezzanine.
How disruptive is a mezzanine floor installation?
Our team understands that keeping your business running is important; that is why we work efficiently and keep disruptions to a bare minimum.
How much does a warehouse mezzanine cost?
Mezzanine cost varies by size and complexity. For an accurate price estimate, fill out our form or give us a call today.
Will there be A project manager overseeing the installation process?
Yes, there will be a project manager overseeing the entire installation process.
Will my completed mezzanine floor be inspected?
Yes, mezzanines are inspected to ensure they meet local building codes.