With approximately 1 million fully electric cars and a further 600,000 plug-in hybrids on UK roads at the start of 2024 and as many as 11 million expected by 2030, it’s clear the EV market is growing.
In response to the government’s 2020 announcement that new petrol and diesel cars will be phased out by 2030 and all new cars and vans will emit zero emissions by 2035 – the UK has seen an increase in the number of EV and battery manufacturers establishing themselves here.
But as the market grows, the industry has to grapple with broader challenges, such as improving the charging infrastructure, extending the range of vehicles, finding ways to scale up production and achieving regulatory compliance.
As such, EV and battery manufacturers will need to be able to establish, reconfigure and scale up operations in line with demand. In practical terms, this means new machinery installation, machinery relocation as existing production lines and sites expand and require reconfiguration, and even factory relocation as operations grow.
How We Helped Spirit Aerospace
Our team were trusted by Spirit Aerospace to complete a full gantry crane lift and relocation.
The Airbus Hanger previously contained two 71 metre span cranes, with the west crane being in a much better condition than the other. Spirit required the east crane to be removed completely to allow the west crane to move along the gantry system, into the area where the east crane previously operated. The majority of the company’s assembly works were also due to take place here for a new order that had been secured.
Once the west crane had been moved into its new position, our team lifted the east crane back onto the rails, tested it and recommissioned it, all within a time frame of just 4 days.
Heavy Lifting and Moving Expertise
At AIS Vanguard, we know that moving specialist, heavy and valuable industrial equipment on-site or to a new location is no small undertaking and requires the support of an experienced moving and lifting partner.
Well-known as a multi-disciplined industrial engineering business that can solve any heavy lifting or transport challenges, we specialise in installing and relocating machinery, including cranes and robots, from single machines to complete factories.
With 50 years spent delivering heavy lifting and moving projects in high-stakes automotive and manufacturing environments, we understand the operational challenges of production lines and factory moves. We know the commercial necessity to minimise downtime and get equipment up and running as quickly as possible while ensuring that all projects are delivered safely and on time every time.
We’re able to do all of this thanks to our wholly-owned fleet of specialist plant equipment, a highly skilled team of project planners, lifters and movers, a comprehensive network of branches across the UK, European reach via our sister business AIS Eurelo and an unwavering focus on health and safety compliance.
Every project is approached with meticulous planning and carried out in line with a risk assessment and method statement, which have been compiled with specific consideration of the site(s), equipment and personnel involved.
Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction is reflected in our proven track record of successful machinery installation projects for clients across various industries – from automotive to general manufacturing and energy.
Projects of all Sizes
As EV and battery manufacturers’ operations change and expand, we can make light work of heavy lifting by supporting moves of all sizes and complexity. In particular, we can support the EV and battery manufacturing industries with:
- Factory and plant removal, relocation and installation
- Commissioning, decommissioning and dismantling of mechanical infrastructure
- Technical lifting and transportation of heavy equipment and machinery within the UK and across Europe.
- Comprehensive and strategic asset management solutions
- Producing method statements and risk assessments
- Testing, pre-commissioning and final commissioning of equipment
- Professional storage and disposal solutions
- A full turnkey solution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
As the EV market grows, manufacturers must rapidly scale and reconfigure their operations. We provide a full turnkey service to support this, including new machinery installation for gigafactories, production line reconfigurations, and complete factory relocations. Our 50 years of automotive experience ensures that we can manage these transitions efficiently to meet increasing market demand.
We specialise in the installation and commissioning of complex mechanical infrastructure, including robotic systems and automated assembly lines. Our team handles everything from technical lifting and transportation to the final mechanical and electrical integration. We produce bespoke Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) to ensure that high-value, sensitive battery manufacturing equipment is installed with total precision.
Yes. Through our European network and our sister company, AIS Eurelo, we provide cross-border relocation services for the battery and EV industry. Whether you are moving a single production cell or an entire plant between the UK and Europe, we handle all logistics, customs paperwork, and technical re-installation, ensuring your assets are operational as quickly as possible.