Automotive manufacturing contributes £67 billion in turnover and £14 billion in value-added to the economy each year, standing as a cornerstone of UK industry. The sector is crucial in advancing key agendas such as levelling up, achieving net zero emissions, promoting global Britain, and fostering economic growth.
The industry employs over 182,000 individuals and comprises over 25 manufacturers producing over 70 vehicle models. Accounting for 10% of the country’s total exports, UK-produced vehicles are exported to over 130 countries, generating £77 billion in trade revenue.
For more than 50 years, AIS Vanguard has been a trusted partner to OEMs such as Ford, Toyota, and Rolls Royce, and during this time, we’ve become a global leader in heavy lifting in the automotive industry. Our experience in the sector includes car and commercial vehicle manufacturers, OEMs, automotive component manufacturers, EV technology and battery manufacturers and all aspects of the supply chain, including tier-one and two suppliers.
Our enviable reputation is built on successful partnerships in which we have demonstrated our expertise during the removal, relocation, and installation of their factories and equipment.
Making light work of heavy lifting
With our specialist in-house fleet of vehicles and lifting equipment, we are equipped to handle projects of any scale and budget. Whether it’s a simple equipment move within a factory, a complex relocation to a new site, or a cross-border project, we can deliver.
Key automotive industrial services include:
- Factory and plant removal, relocation and installation
- Commissioning, decommissioning and dismantling of mechanical infrastructure
- Technical lifting and transportation of heavy equipment and machinery
- Comprehensive and strategic asset management solutions
- Design, method, fabrication and risk assessments
- Testing, pre-commissioning and final commissioning of work
- Professional storage and disposal solutions
Examples of AIS Vanguard’s successful projects in the automotive sector include:
- A £3.5 million project with Honda to complete several machine relocations and removals over six site visits, including the offloading of machines from transport before skating them into the required factory locations.
- A ten-month £4.2 million fully managed project with the Ford Motor Company to decommission and remove the entire stamping and tooling operations at the manufacturer’s Dagenham site – Ford’s largest decommissioning project ever undertaken.
With the industry’s rapid pace of change, we’re committed to providing automotive clients with a seamless turnkey service. AIS Vanguard offers complete project management, planning, and implementation, giving special consideration to planned shutdown periods, site-specific safety criteria, business-as-usual operational requirements, location-specific challenges and restrictions, production layouts, and process-critical mechanical and electrical services.
Contact one of our specialists today for more information about AIS Vanguard’s automotive expertise.