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Industrial Partition Walls & Tall Wall Systems

Divide the Floor Without Framing.

Panel walls to 40 ft that divide plant and warehouse floors without framing or drywall, installed across the Southeast.

Divide Your Floor Space

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What an Industrial Partition Wall Is

In 30 Seconds

An industrial partition wall is a prefabricated panel system that divides open floor space inside a plant, warehouse, or distribution center. Panels are manufactured to size, delivered finished, and mechanically fastened together on your existing slab - no framing, no drywall, no taping, sanding, or painting on your floor.

The distinction from office furniture partitions matters. These are structural panel systems rated for industrial environments, not fabric-covered cubicle dividers. Panels carry a Class A flame spread rating tested to ASTM E84, and sound performance is specified to a target STC measured per ASTM E90 rather than described loosely

  • What it is. Prefabricated wall panels that divide open plant or warehouse floor into separate areas without site framing or drywall.
  • Two configurations. Floor-to-ceiling tall wall systems that fully separate a space, and freestanding partitions that define an area without sealing it.
  • Why demountable. Panels come apart in the reverse order they went up. The wall follows the floor plan instead of fixing it.
  • Where it differs from an office. partition divides an area. A modular office encloses one, with a roof deck and a ceiling.

Tall Wall Systems and Freestanding Partitions

Panel Systems For Open Floor Plans

4 ft
Standard panel width, cut to any width
8 – 40 ft
Panel heights
Class A
Flame spread rating, ASTM E84
STC
Sound performance specified to target, ASTM E90 and E413
  • Common to every run

    Panels and Framing

    Framing uses extruded studs that double as an electrical raceway. Assembly is nonprogressive, so an individual panel removes without disturbing its neighbors. Finish is chosen for the environment the wall will see.

    • Vinyl-faced gypsum
    • FRP washdown
    • Steel-faced
  • Tied at the deck

    Tall Wall Systems

    Floor-to-ceiling panel runs that fully separate one area of a building from another. Panel heights run from 8 ft, and tall wall systems reach 40 ft in 3 to 6 inch steel or aluminum panels.

    • Production walls
    • Process isolation
    • Dust containment
    • Secured stockroom
  • No building attachment

    Freestanding Partitions

    Panel runs that define an area without reaching the ceiling, for separation without enclosure. Freestanding runs are fully relocatable and need no attachment to the building.

    • Work cells
    • Staging screens
    • Acoustic breaks
    • Relocatable

Where Partition Walls Go In

Where Panel Runs Earn Their Keep

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Separating Production from Warehouse.

The most common use. A tall wall run creates a defined production area inside a building that was one open box.

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Noise Control.

Panel selection tied to a measured STC target, where a press line or compressor room sits next to occupied space. Employers managing noise exposure should refer to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95.

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Dust and Debris Containment.

Separating a grinding, cutting, or finishing operation from clean assembly.

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Secured Storage

Walling off high-value inventory or a tool crib without building a permanent room.

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Temperature Separation.

Creating a conditioned zone inside an unconditioned building - usually paired with a dedicated HVAC unit.

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Work Cell Definition.

Freestanding runs that give each cell a boundary without closing it in.

Specifications

The PFlow lineup against your load

Laid Out and Installed in Atlanta, GA

Installation & Fit-Out

Design, supply, and installation throughout Georgia and the Southeast. Layout is measured against columns, sprinkler drops, lighting, and fork truck aisles before a run is quoted. In-house crews install with hand tools in a contained work area, scheduled around ongoing production, with no wet trades. Partitions are frequently paired with modular offices, guard booths, or a clean room on the same project.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions

How much do industrial partition walls cost?

Cost is driven by height, panel type, run length, and whether the wall needs doors, windows, or a fire rating. Freestanding partitions cost less than floor-to-ceiling runs because they do not tie to the building. We quote from a layout of your actual floor.

Can partition walls be moved later?

Yes. Panel systems use nonprogressive assembly, meaning a panel can be removed without disturbing the ones next to it. Runs get extended, shortened, relocated, or taken down entirely.

Do partition walls need a permit?

Freestanding partitions usually do not. Floor-to-ceiling runs sometimes do, particularly where they affect egress paths or sprinkler coverage. We identify what applies during the proposal.

How much sound will a partition block?

That depends entirely on panel selection and on how the wall meets the floor and the deck. Standard panels run around STC 31; upgraded mineral wool core reaches STC 42. Gaps at the deck and at penetrations matter as much as the panel does, which is why we specify to a target rather than describe it.

Will a partition affect our sprinklers?

A floor-to-ceiling run can, since it changes how the space is divided. Coordinate with your fire protection contractor during design - this is the most common source of surprise cost on partition projects.

Send Us the Floor Plan

Start a project

Where the wall goes, how tall, and what is on either side of it. A photo and a rough sketch are enough.